Family Activities
Students aren’t the only ones who’ll get to have fun during NSO Basecamp. Here are some ways to enjoy your time in Morgantown.
Outdoor Activities
For an introduction to local outdoor recreation options, we suggest:
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. Suggested hikes:
- Visit the Overlook, and hike Underlook Trail
- Visit the Overlook, then hike Eagle Trail to Ridge Trail, Ridge Trail out to Shelter #4, then take Rattlesnake Trail back to Underlook Trail, and take it back up to Shelter #1.
- Hike the Hemlock Loop Trail, on the North Side.
- Hike the new loop around Trout Pond, 1/4 mile from the I-68 Coopers Rock Exit.
- Caperton Rail Trail. You can walk, run or cycle! Bicycle rentals are available from , 304-296-2447.
- Show your NSO registration or name tag from NSO at the ticket booth to purchase discounted tickets.
Indoor Activities
Prefer staying indoors? We have suggestions for you too.
- . Open Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 12-6 p.m.
- Brohard Hall of Traditions at the Milan Puskar Center at Mountaineer Field. This space is filled with interactive displays, photos, videos, records, current and past team information, trophies, memorabilia and more, dating back to 1891. Open weekdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Petroplus Hall of Traditions, essentially a 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ Basketball museum at the . Open weekdays, 8:15 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
Meeting Your Student
Day 1 is a cell-phone limited experience. If your student leaves their phone with us, we will return it on Day 2 as they get on the bus to the Mountainlair (around 8-8:15 a.m.).
On the way to the Mountainlair on Day 2, your student's bus will stop at the 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ Coliseum. We encourage you and your student to plan a meet-up location at the 51ÂÒÂ×»»ÆÞ Coliseum, especially if you are keeping your student's phone or would like to unload your student’s overnight materials and store them in a car.