Lanark sits a few minutes from Beckley, offering quiet streets, wooded hillsides, and quick access to some of the Mid-Atlantic’s most celebrated outdoors. Weekends can swing from hiking and world-class whitewater at the spectacular New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to shoreline walks and fishing at the serene Little Beaver State Park—both close enough to make spontaneity easy. Arts, food, and Appalachian craftsmanship take center stage at the acclaimed Tamarack Marketplace, a regional draw that doubles as a convenient stop for coffee, gifts, and seasonal events.
Families appreciate that Lanark is part of Raleigh County, with students served by Raleigh County Schools and a variety of extracurriculars across the district. For higher education and continuing studies, WVU Tech’s modern Beckley campus expands options in engineering, health sciences, and business, while New River CTC and local training programs support career changers and recent grads alike.
Commuters find life here practical: the West Virginia Turnpike and US-19 corridors keep regional travel straightforward, and Raleigh County Memorial Airport provides general aviation and scheduled service for quick connections. Healthcare, education, energy, and outdoor tourism anchor the local economy, and historic coal heritage sites nearby add texture to everyday life. With affordable housing, a neighborly feel, and major recreation at the doorstep, Lanark makes it easy to balance work, school, and play.
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