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Exploring Southern West Virginia
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Southern WV Craft Brews to Warm Up Your Winter!
Craft beer is having a moment, and Southern West Virginia is home to some incredible breweries! Warm up this winter with a locally sourced and crafted beer from these Southern…
Beckley: Small Business Saturday Events
On Small Business Saturday (November 24), downtown Beckley is adding a little fun to your holiday shopping experience. There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with…
Fallout 76: Visit the Real-Life Southern West Virginia Locations
On November 14, a number of Southern West Virginia icons will take center stage when the new Fallout 76 game is launched. The latest release in the popular Fallout series…
Southern West Virginia’s Most Terrifying Halloween Attractions
Spine-tingling haunted trails, a warehouse full of monsters and a coal mine with killer clowns hiding around each corner – Southern West Virginia has plenty of attractions to help you…
Gauley Season is Here! Plan Your Trip Now!
Often known as the Beast of the East, the Gauley River in southern West Virginia offers some of the best whitewater action in the world. The Gauley may be a…
Summersville Lake Lighthouse Festival offers fun in a beautiful setting
Experience a day of family fun along one of West Virginia’s most scenic lakes at the 5th annual Summersville Lake Lighthouse Festival on Saturday, August 25. The one-day festival will…
Appalachian Festival Celebrates the Best of the Region!
Organized by the Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, the Appalachian Festival is now in its 24th year. The week-long Festival includes collaborative partners such as Beckley Events, the Youth Museum,…
Meet the Sweets of the East Team: Abbie Clasgen
Abbie is the youngest member of the team bringing that sense of awe for whitewater we can all relate to. She came to the area for a restaurant job and…
Meet the Sweets of the East Team: Jo-Beth Stamm
While working as a full time emergency room nurse and river guiding, Jo-Beth has dedicated the last 4 years to building and supporting the Sweets of the East women’s raft…
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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.