The former Grandview State Park is now part of the New River Gorge National River area. This area is known for its gorgeous overlook and scenic hiking trails, but it’s worth a special trip in the springtime when the rhododendrons are in bloom.
Grandview is a popular tourist attraction for the stunning overlook area of the park.
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In the springtime, the park gets an extra burst of color.
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Near the parking lot of the visitor’s center is a thick grove of rhododendrons.
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The beautiful pink and purple flowers usually begin blooming in May, with another season of white flowers in July.
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The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
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The rhododendron is West Virginia’s state flower, and this is a great place to see them in all their glory!
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You’ll also find rhododendrons scattered throughout the Grandview area.
New River Gorge National River/Facebook The pop of color makes this incredible view even better.
This video by ForestWander Nature Photography shows the vastness of the rhododendron grove. See more West Virginia images at ForestWander.com.
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The pop of color makes this incredible view even better.
While you’re in the Grandview area, check out these trails for a scenic hiking adventure!
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