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Exploring Southern West Virginia
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Discover upcoming events, must-visit hidden gems, interesting local stories and more!
Spotlight on Bramwell
With the town folk of Bramwell opening up their exquisite historic homes for a Holiday Tour this Saturday (December 10, 2011), a closer look at this former coal community seems…
Christmas Gifts, Where Art Thou
Christmas season is here, and the yearly dilemma of gift buying is upon us again. Inevitably, there’s someone on your list that has everything. Where can you find a unique,…
Winter Sports in Southern West Virginia
Winters here in West Virginia are beautiful. Gorgeous snowfalls and chilly sunny days mean we get to play outdoors year-round. And as long as you’re up for it, many…
“WV Spirits” – Smooth Ambler
Smooth Ambler As much as rifles and hunting are a part of WV heritage, so are spirits, (and we don’t mean ghosts). Look at any depiction of a mountain man,…
Anything and Everything Halloween in Southern WV
This Halloween season, are you hoping to put a little bit of fright into your nights? Do you get a kick out of haunted trails? Or are you intrigued by…
Bridge Day Highlights
A massive structure like the New River Gorge Bridge deserves a massive festival, and Bridge Day does not disappoint. From the 450 BASE jumpers to the 200+ vendors to the…
How the New River Gorge Bridge Was Jumped
Anyone familiar with Bridge Day knows that one of the biggest draws of the event is watching 400 or so base jumpers heave themselves off a mountain of steel in…
Fall in Southern WV
Fall in Southern WV is one of our favorite times of the year. Lots of good things are happening, from a change of scenery to a change in whitewater. Here…
Why Southern WV is the Best Place For Your Family Reunion
Families, no matter where they are from, are diverse. There are older members, younger members, wild members, calm members, go-getters, and slow-movers. It is this diversity that makes families fun…
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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.