06/13/2026
Exciting new addition!
New Business and Farm Crawl Participant Spotlight: Mountaineer Adventure Park
The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Mountaineer Adventure Park in Dahmer, West Virginia, a new business in Pendleton County.
Some businesses begin with a business plan. Others begin with a place.
For Mountaineer Adventure Park, it was a little of both.
Located in the historic community of Dahmer, the park sits on a beautiful piece of property that immediately captured the imagination of owners Nadia and Janese. Their connection to the site came through their relationship with the Munn family and neighboring Dry Run Distillery, but what began as an opportunity quickly became a passion project.
The property itself is rich with character. Long before Mountaineer Adventure Park existed, the Munn family had already begun the painstaking work of restoring the historic farmhouse, barns, and outbuildings that dot the landscape. Rather than erase the property's past, they embraced it. The result is a setting where history and recreation naturally coexist.
Nadia Bullington and Janese Cerulli who also own and operate the North Fork Mountain Inn, immediately recognized something special about the property. They describe feeling an undeniable energy there, a connection to the people who lived, worked, and built their lives on the land long before them. Their interest in the property's history has led them to begin researching the Dahmer family and the community that bears their name.
The community of Dahmer itself has a fascinating story. Established in 1896 and named after local resident and first postmaster John G. Dahmer, it remains the only community in the United States with the name Dahmer. The Dahmer family has deep roots in Pendleton County, with generations contributing to the area's agricultural, educational, and cultural history. Local historian Johnny Arvin Dahmer would later document much of the community's folklore, history, and daily life through his well-known "Dahmer Letters."
For Nadia, the vision for the park began years ago. Growing up around family-owned golf courses, she always dreamed of creating a disc golf course of her own. When the opportunity arose in Dahmer, she saw a chance to design a course that worked with the landscape rather than against it. Instead of carving up the property, the disc golf course was carefully designed around its natural beauty, taking advantage of rolling terrain, wooded areas, open fields, and scenic views that make the property unique.
As plans for the park developed, another opportunity arrived unexpectedly.
The owners received a cold call from ICombat, the leading laser tag company, and MTAG (Mountaineer Tactical Assassin Game) was born! What initially seemed like an interesting conversation quickly evolved into one of the park's signature attractions. The original vision was to create a mobile laser tag operation that could travel to festivals, schools, camps, and community events throughout the region. While that remains part of their long-term plan, the Dahmer property provided the perfect location for establishing a permanent home base.
Today, visitors can experience outdoor tactical laser tag in a setting far removed from traditional indoor arenas. Players navigate real terrain and natural obstacles while participating in team-based missions that emphasize strategy, teamwork, and adventure. The owners are already planning future expansion, including a dedicated laser tag arena in the woods that will create an even more immersive experience.
Looking ahead, Mountaineer Adventure Park is about much more than disc golf and laser tag.
Nadia and Janese envision the property as a growing destination for recreation, events, and outdoor experiences. Their goal is to continue expanding activities, hosting special events, and creating new reasons for both residents and visitors to spend time in Pendleton County.
In many ways, Mountaineer Adventure Park represents what makes Pendleton County special. It combines the preservation of local history with innovative tourism opportunities. It celebrates the natural beauty of the region while creating new experiences for families and visitors. Most importantly, it demonstrates how a passion for a place can become an investment in the community.
We look forward to celebrating Mountaineer Adventure Park during their upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony and watching this exciting new venture continue to grow.
Welcome to Pendleton County, Mountaineer Adventure Park!
For more information visit their website: https://www.wvadventurepark.com/
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