Cranberry Mountain Nature Center - Monongahela National Forest - Hillsboro, West Virginia - Tourist Information Centers - Visitor Centers on Waymarking.com

Cranberry Mountain Nature Center - Monongahela National Forest - Hillsboro, West Virginia

The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center is located in the midst of the Monongahela National Forest in Pocahontas County and features views of the special areas of this forest, including the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, and many other features in the forest.

The exhibit hall features many interactive displays which are both educational and entertaining to young and old alike. The auditorium offers short films on request on topics, such as Smokey Bear Story, Jewels of the Monongahela, Cranberry Glades, wildflowers, and many others.

It is host to several very popular events during the open season. Kids Night activities include live snake shows, other educational programs, and entertainment such as magic shows, wildlife presentations, games and visits by Smokey Bear.

The Center is committed to delivering free live programs on poisonous and nonpoisonous snakes of West Virginia to visitors to the nature center and to youth and adults alike in rural and urban communities.

Another popular feature of the center is its wide selection of books and CD’s whose subjects include area history, folklore, recipes, hiking and biking, plants, animals, and much more. A large selection of puppets, clothing, postcards and children’s books are also available.

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