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Fall Flavors Found in Randolph County
Like many states, West Virginia when founded, was made up of diverse people and cultures coming together. Native Americans, Germans, […]
Read MoreBig Timber Brewing Expansion Update
Located in the heart of downtown Elkins, Big Timber Brewing has been busier than ever with its continual construction of […]
Read MoreExperience the Arts in Randolph County
Randolph County is an art lover’s dream. With over 600 art, music, and dance related events in 2019 it’s easy […]
Read MoreWest Virginia’s Biking Epicenter
From the mountains to the broad valleys of Randolph County, West Virginia, our varied forested terrain means nearly infinite biking […]
Read MoreVisit West Virginia’s Highest Forest
Perched along the Allegheny Mountains in Randolph County, Kumbrabow State Forest is West Virginia’s highest forest and the only state […]
Read MoreDark Sky Destinations in Randolph County
Escape the city lights and embrace the darkness of the night sky in Randolph County, West Virginia. West Virginia has […]
Read MoreBest Hiking Trails in #RandolphWV
Some of the best hiking trails in West Virginia can be found right here in Randolph County. Many describe our […]
Read MoreCelebrate the 4th of July in Randolph County, West Virginia
From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence with festivities ranging […]
Read MoreLearn from the Best at the Augusta Heritage Center
Every year in July the Augusta Heritage Center of Davis & Elkins College offers several weeks of world-class workshops and […]
Read MoreHappy Birthday, West Virginia!
Happy Birthday, Mountain Mama! To the place we call home, to the place we all belong. On June 20, 1863, […]
Read MoreNatural Attractions Iconic to #RandolphWV
Encompassing the Allegheny Mountains and the Monongahela National Forest, Randolph County is surrounded by some of the best-known natural attractions […]
Read MoreHiking to the High Falls of Cheat via the West Fork Rail Trail
If you’ve never driven to Glady, West Virginia, you will be welcomed with beautiful farms and rolling hills. It is […]
Read MoreBecoming a Bike Friendly Community: Cycling Safety Tips
For many of us, learning to ride a bike was the first type of freedom we experienced as kids. We […]
Read MoreMonongahela National Forest Turns 100 Years Old
The origins of the Monongahela National Forest began with the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911. This legislation permitted […]
Read More6 Ways to Stay Sane During Quarantine
Would you have thought that two months ago we would all be stuck inside our homes, isolated from friends and […]
Read MoreRampin’ in #RandolphWV
It’s springtime in Randolph County and that is not the only season that’s upon us. For many Appalachians, it is […]
Read MoreCelebrate Fasnacht “The Mardi Gras of Randolph County”
Every year hundreds of people converge on the tiny town of Helvetia for one of the most unique festivals in […]
Read MoreCome Celebrate Christmas, Who-one and Who-all!
Welcome visitors near and far, come celebrate Christmas who-one and who-all! If you’re itching to visit Whoville this holiday season […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Buy Next Year’s Polar Express Tickets Yesterday
“The thing about trains… it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.” “All Aboard!”, calls […]
Read MoreYour Guide to Hunting in #RandolphWV
Get your camouflage gear out of the closet, stock up on ammo, and set your alarm to rise before the […]
Read MoreTop Ways to Experience the Fall Splendor in Randolph County
If there’s one place you’ll visit this fall, make it Randolph County… Crisp, early frosts begin painting the leaves of […]
Read MoreAn Insider’s Guide to the Mountain State Forest Festival
You may be sad to see the summer heat go, but the crisp, cool fall air brings with it lots […]
Read MoreExpand your universe at the Green Bank Observatory
The Green Bank Science Center is open to visitors year-round. Located in Pocahontas County, the Green Bank Observatory is a […]
Read MorePurple Lizard Adventure Blog: Exploring the Allegheny Trail Along Glady Fork River
By Lizard Seeker Emily Huguenin Used with permission of Purple Lizard Maps At 330 miles, the Allegheny Trail (ALT) is […]
Read More5 Fishing Spots That Will Get You Hooked
5 Randolph County Fishing Spots That Will Get You Hooked… West Virginia has one of the best trout-stocking programs in […]
Read MoreRandolph County Country Music Stars: Wilma Lee & Stoney Cooper
Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper were country, gospel, and bluegrass musicians from Randolph County who recorded several top-ten country hits […]
Read MoreLearn about the Cultural Heritage of Cheat Mountain
Did you know that the namesake of the Cheat Mountain Salamander excursion train is found only in West Virginia? This […]
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