Also nearby: Canaan Valley Resort State Park, about 10 miles south of Blackwater Falls, and a major winter destination because of its ski mountain on property, with an elevation of 4,280 feet.

Justice referencing the $5.2 million invested in the lodge of the Blackwater Falls State Park. Other facilities in the park also received an upgrade, totaling the state investment at $6.85 million.

Outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, camping and horseback riding. Further south, Blackwater Falls State Park boasts one of the state's most photographed places.