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Warmer temps are much needed relief from an awesome winter… and now is the time to think about those summer vacation plans!  So what’s happening in Pocahontas County, WV this summer? Continue reading Summer Event Preview for April, May, and June

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The Great Greenbrier River Race is set for April 24, 2010!  The course will be the same as last year, starting in Marlinton and ending at the city park with great prizes, live music and fun for all. 

The Greenbrier River Trail is a 79 mile (120 kilometer) long rail-to-trail conversion in Eastern West Virginia.  The former C&O railroad right of way winds its way through the spectual scenery of the Greenbrier River Valley in Pocahontas and Greenbrier Counties.  Directly adjancent to the beautiful Greenbrier River, the packed gravel trail passes through the Monongahela National Forest, Cass, Watoga, and Droop Mountain State Parks and Greenbrier and Seneca State Forests and is surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains.  The state maintained trail takes bicyclists and hikers through quaint small towns and traverses 35 bridges and 2 tunnels. 

For more information or to register for the race visit www.greenbrierrivertrail.com.  Remember registrations in due April 12th!  Also become a Fan of the race on Facebook.

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A massive fire swept through the Pleasant Valley Farms Bed & Breakfast located in Slatyfork in the late hours of October 27, 2005. Nothing inside the building survived; years of family memories were destroyed in a flash. Continue reading From ashes of fire comes green retreat

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It was the silent dignity of the old grist mill on the side of the road that caught his attention more than a decade ago. Closed, and shuttered since the mid 1940s, the mill represented a simpler life. Continue reading Local man gives life to 142 year old grist mill

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Event organizers are already working hard to plan this year’s festival which will take place October 2 in Huntersville, WV.

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The annual Christmas Bird Count in Pocahontas County, held December 29th, started off with wind at 20 – 25 mph, temperatures of 15 degrees and about 20 to 30 inches of snow. But hey that’s considerably warmer than last year. Continue reading Great bird watching in area

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Well, we survived Blizzard 2009 unscathed. Three days later we still have massive piles of snow, but roads are clear and the sun is now shining on the beautiful snowy fields.  Continue reading Blizzard 2009 Hits Pocahontas County

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Winter and Christmas are wonderful times here in Pocahontas County for many reasons.  Blankets of snow, snowmobiling on the Highland Scenic Highway, and skiing at Snowshoe Mountain are only a few of them.  If you like shopping though, the county has some big surprises. Continue reading Locally made art makes great gift

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After an unusually mild fall, Snowshoe Mountain was forced to delay it’s Opening Day for the winter ski and snowboard season. Snowshoe’s Opening Day was planned for Wednesday, November 25^th, but the resort has seen only 4” of natural snowfall since early October, and has had very few chances to make snow for sustained periods, due to mild temperatures. Continue reading Snowshoe Mountain Hopes to Open Dec 4

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There is a gem of a find for shoppers in the region.  The Pocahontas County Artisans Coop has not only some beautiful pieces but they are marked at incredibly reasonable low prices.  Continue reading Make it or buy it – the Art Co-op has great hand made gifts