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 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.
The Pocahontas County CVB would like to extend a big congratulations to the Huntersville Traditions Day festival for taking home three awards during the West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals Convention in Charleston, WV on January 8-9, 2010. Awards received included: 2nd place for Most Environmentally Green WV Fair / Festival (behind the State Fair of West Virginia), 2nd place for Communciation – Newspaper Advertising, and 3rd place for Communication – Brochure.
Event organizers are already working hard to plan this year’s festival which will take place October 2 in Huntersville, WV. ![]() Brochure cover, placed 3rd 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
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
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 |
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