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Exploring Southern West Virginia
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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…
For Spartan Racers: Activities to warm-up or cool down!
West Virginia welcomes Spartan Racers for the annual Trifecta at the Bechtel Summit, August 29-30, 2026
Plan a Day of “Unforgettable Fun” at the State Fair of WV
Celebrate some of the best West Virginia traditions at the State Fair of West Virginia in Fairlea, August 9-18! The 94th annual edition of the fair is featuring a theme…
Meet Sweets of the East Team: Margaret Cadmus
Every great team needs an exceptional captain and the Sweets of the East have the best, Margaret Cadmus, who is dedicated to building a strong team. Margaret focuses on the…
America’s National Pastime: Baseball in southern WV
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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.