Few things give more satisfaction than a line quietly whipping through the air and the babble of the river as […]
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There’s nothing quite like riding your motorcycle over the mountains and through the valleys of West Virginia. In West Virginia, […]
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Ramps are here, and in case you didn’t know – they are a big deal in Randolph County, West Virginia. […]
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West Virginia is home to the fourth largest national forest in the Northeast – the lush, dense Monongahela National Forest. […]
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In late winter when the nights are freezing and the days are sunny the maple sap begins to flow and […]
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The history of the Underground Railroad in West Virginia is still something of a mystery even after all these years. […]
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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 […]
Read More →Happy Birthday, West Virginia!
Happy Birthday, Mountain Mama! To the place we call home, to the place we all belong. On June 20, 1863, […]
Read More →Natural 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 More →Hiking 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 More →Becoming 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 More →Monongahela 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 More →6 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 More →Rampin’ in #RandolphWV
It’s springtime in Randolph County and that is not the only season that’s upon us. For many Appalachians, it is […]
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