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Exploring Southern West Virginia
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Forget Black Friday…Shop Small Business Saturday
Small business Saturday is this weekend, just after the insane rush of Black Friday. Skip fighting the crowds and buy local. Why? Because it puts your money back into your community….
Shop Small Business Saturday in Southern West Virginia
Support your local businesses by stopping by the many unique, locally-owned stores throughout southern WV this weekend for Small Business Saturday (November 26). From WV-themed mementos to artisan crafts, Southern…
2022 Southern West Virginia Gift Guide
Give the gift of travel …. National Park travelers will want to check the 63rd National Park off of their bucket lists. Adventures Give the gift of adventure! Whether…
Halloween Events Throughout Southern West Virginia
Whether you are looking for a spooky haunted house or a family-friendly pumpkin patch, Southern West Virginia has plenty of Halloween-themed events going on throughout the month of October. Visit…
Bridge Day by the Numbers
Measuring approximately 3,030-feet long and 73-feet wide, the New River Gorge Bridge is a sizable structure. It’s only fitting that it’s home to Bridge Day, West Virginia’s largest one-day festival. …
Bridge Day Weekend: Chili, Live Music and Extreme Sports
It’s no secret that Bridge Day is one of the most exciting events in Southern West Virginia. The New River Gorge Bridge closes to traffic and BASE jumpers launch themselves…
Where To See Fall Foliage in WV
The trees are alight with fiery color all across Southern WV! These rolling mountains are covered in canopy, and it’s burning with reds, oranges and yellows for fall. All of…
Haunted Happenings & Halloween Events, Southern West Virginia-Style
Updated for 2022 Everyone knows what makes October in southern West Virginia spook-tacular. It’s the haunted houses! No, wait, it’s the festivals! Right? Actually, it’s both. Plus, the colors. We…
Raleigh County Dining
Southern West Virginia is a food connoisseur’s paradise, from flavorful, budget-friendly cuisines to exceptional fine dining in the mountains. And Raleigh County, the hub of Southern West Virginia has its…
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Beckley – Raleigh County
With plenty of things to see and do, Beckley-Raleigh County offers a convenient and accessible Southern West Virginia getaway. Explore the area and start planning your trip now.