A hallmark of most West Virginia vacations is time spent in the great outdoors, and there are a number of area attractions near The Resort at Glade Springs.

Whether you're looking for family activities or solitary pursuits, you're sure to find fun in the great outdoors!

Hawks Nest State Park and Overlook - Great views, hiking, and a nature center are several attractions of hawks Nest State Park. Take your family on the aerial tramway that runs from Hawks Nest Lodge to the marina at the bottom of the New River Gorge. Adults $3 Seniors & Children $2

Scenic New River Jetboat Tours - Located at the base of the Hawks Nest State Park aerial tramway, enjoy a jetboat excursion on the world's second oldest river. View the magnificent New River Gorge Bridge from below, towering 876 feet above you! These 40-minute tours run from May through October and are fun for the entire family. Adults $22, Seniors $20, Children (5-16) $10, Children (4 and under) Free

Theatre West Virginia - Enjoy a night of live theatre under the stars at Cliffside Ampitheatre in Grandview State Park. Theatre West Virginia offers four shows for summer 2008, including Honey in the Rock and Hatfields & McCoys. Also on tap this summer are the Rodgers & Hammerstein version of Cinderella and Disney's big hit, High School Musical. Adults $16, Seniors $14, Children 12 and under $8

Daniels Vineyards - Tour West Virginia's showcase winery and vineyard. Enjoy a tour of the vineyard, wine tasting, and sourvenir glass for $10 per person.

Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine - Tour a real underground coal mine, newly remodeled for summer 2008! Ride an authentic "man car" underground and see a vintage coal mine - a veteran coal miner is your guide for a one-hour tour. The mine is a true slice-of-life experience of West Virginia coal camps - your family can also tour replicas of a superintendent's houses, a miner's shanty, coal camp church, and camp school. A visit to the adjacent Youth Museum and Mountain Homestead are included with the admission price. Adults $20, Seniors $15, Children 4-12 $12

Caving - Half day with guide $140, without guide $119 per person

Paintball - An exciting game that combines strategy, quick wits, cooperation and humor to provide great fun on our huge outdoor playing field. Come with a group, or come by yourself and join others to form a team. Reduce your stress level with outragious fun. Before beginning play, each person is outfitted with coveralls, face mask, and a CO2-powered marker which uses marble-sized, water-soluble paintballs. A referee will explain the safety rules, and then instruct the teams in a variety of incredibly fun games. Equipment rental and 300 paintballs, $30 per person