Treasure in West Virginia is all about finding treasure through adventure. Geocaching is a modern-day treasure hunt for the whole […]
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Best West Virginia Train Rides for Leaf Peepers
Fall uses a painter’s palette to stroke the West Virginia mountains with brilliant reds, yellows, oranges, and maroons. In fact, […]
Read More →Dinner and a Show | Branson Style in Randolph County
In Elkins, West Virginia, you don’t have to choose between a delicious down-home meal or an entertaining show. Enjoy the […]
Read More →ADA Accessible Outdoor Recreation Opportunities
Fresh air, sun, trees, nature and being outdoors is a beautiful thing. Being outdoors can be healing and beneficial for […]
Read More →Fourth of July Weekend in Randolph County – 2021
It is the summer of 2021, COVID19 cases are dwindling, and events and festivities are back on our calendars! Kick […]
Read More →History In These Hills: Civilian Conservation Corps
Did you know that Randolph County was home to 9 Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps? The CCC was a work […]
Read More →History In These Hills: The First Campaign of the Civil War
Did you know that West Virginia was home to the first land battle of the American Civil War? Specifically, Randolph […]
Read More →West Virginia’s Unknown Fishing Paradise
Few things give more satisfaction than a line quietly whipping through the air and the babble of the river as […]
Read More →Mountains to Valleys – Twisted by Nature
There’s nothing quite like riding your motorcycle over the mountains and through the valleys of West Virginia. In West Virginia, […]
Read More →Ramp Features in Randolph County
Ramps are here, and in case you didn’t know – they are a big deal in Randolph County, West Virginia. […]
Read More →Base Camp of the Monongahela National Forest
West Virginia is home to the fourth largest national forest in the Northeast – the lush, dense Monongahela National Forest. […]
Read More →Maple Syrup in Randolph County
In late winter when the nights are freezing and the days are sunny the maple sap begins to flow and […]
Read More →Escaping to Freedom Along the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike
The history of the Underground Railroad in West Virginia is still something of a mystery even after all these years. […]
Read More →Randolph County’s Must-Visit Cross Country Ski Spots
Glide, stride, and escape the crowds and infrastructure downhill ski resorts, and appreciate the winter landscape while cross-country skiing or […]
Read More →Riverside: The Heart of Elkins’ Black Community for 50 years
From 1905-1954 the Riverside School was the only public school for African-Americans in Randolph County, and is one of the […]
Read More →Here’s Why You Should Plan Your Vacation to Randolph County
It is that time of year – the time to begin planning all of your 2021 vacations. National Plan for […]
Read More →Heart of West Virginia Ski Country
Brittle autumn leaves have fallen to the ground and cold, nippy winds give an inexpressible scent to the air. This […]
Read More →Leave No Trace | Randolph County Edition
Visitors are drawn to Randolph County, West Virginia for its natural beauty and its abundance of outdoor recreation. Recreational tourism […]
Read More →Birding at Gaudineer Scenic Area
The Gaudineer Scenic Area, in Randolph County, is a glimpse of what West Virginia’s mountain highlands used to look like. […]
Read More →Randolph County Fall Foliage Update
The beauty and splendor of a West Virginia autumn has attained legendary status when it comes to sightseeing, atmosphere, weather, […]
Read More →History of the Mountain State Forest Festival
In the fall of 1930, the first Mountain State Forest Festival was celebrated in Elkins and immediately attracted national attention. […]
Read More →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 More →Big 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 More →Experience 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 More →West 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 More →Visit 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 More →Dark 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 More →Best 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 More →Celebrate 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 More →Learn 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 […]
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