The end of June several of us from the office went out with a couple of professional photographers from Blackbird Studios in Lewisburg.  The first part of the day was spent at Clover Lick about 13 miles north of Marlinton where there is an old C & O depot that sits close to the [...]

Camping in Pocahontas County can’t be beat – no matter where I go in the Monongahela National Forest I am always amazed by the quality and quantity of campsites.  The fees are usually only $8.00 per night and they are all very clean.  The bears are dissuaded by the “bear-proof” trash cans.  My favorite is [...]

Island Campground south of Bartow will become a walk-in only facility in late April of this year due to concerns about bridge safety.  The area, which is especially popular with anglers, currently has six campsites along with amenities including toilets and picnic tables.   Five of those campsites are accessed over two aging wood bridges.  Recent [...]

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.

Highland Scenic Highway is all ablaze this weekend with the buttery yellows of the beech trees already succumbing to the cold weather.  Now is peak!

Camping in Pocahontas County can’t be beat – no matter where I go in the Monongahela National Forest I am always amazed by the quality and quantity of campsites.  The fees are usually only $8.00 per night and they are all very clean.  The bears are dissuaded by the “bear-proof” trash cans.  My favorite is [...]