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Exploring Southern West Virginia
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For Spartan Racers: Activities to warm-up or cool down!
Southern West Virginia is excited to welcome all competitors visiting the region for the Spartan Race Trifecta Weekend at Summit Bechtel Reserve, August 25-26. Looking for stuff to do while…
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
By Craig Calcaterra …
Minor Leagues, Major Fun: Baseball in Southern West Virginia
Minor league baseball conjures images of intimate ballparks and baseball players hungry for the big leagues. The crack of the bat, the sounds of the game, all of it is…
Meet the Sweets of the East Team; Sarah Merritt
Team member Sarah Merritt I grew up in Asheville, NC and have been boating since I was about 7 or 8 years old in duckies, rafts and kayaks. I started…
The River’s The Thing: West Virginia Whitewater Rafting’s 50th Anniversary
This year marks the 50th anniversary of commercial whitewater rafting in West Virginia. What began as a dream among three brothers from Pennsylvania grew into a key component of West…
West Virginia’s Raft Race Team; Sweets of the East
Thousands of people come to West Virginia for world class whitewater rafting every year. The New River and Gauley River offer a variety of sections to suit any type of…
Newlyweds visit the New River Gorge – Shared by Jennifer!
Newly married, visiting family in the area and going “back to my roots” started our trip today (June 30, 2018) out at New River Gorge Bridge and 178 steps! Great…
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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.