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| 5/22
-- Wake up and see stars
| Nationla Radio Astronomy Observatory - Green Bank Gather at the planetarium balloon every Thursday for a unique look at the sky. There is a $3.00 charge per person and reservations are suggested. Program begins at 2 p.m.
Phone: 456-2150
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| 5/23
-- Murder Mystery Train at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
| Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Come enjoy this who-done-it train ride to Whittaker; includes dinner and entertainment. Train departs at 5 p.m. Make your reservations early; you won’t want to miss this one!
Phone: 304-456-4300
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| 5/23
-- Season Opens
| Cass Senic Railroad State Park The season opens for the Cass Scenic Railroad train excursions. Come enjoy the history of the old logging town, visit the country store and take a walking tour. For more information call 1-800-CALL-WVA.
Phone: 800-CALL-WVA
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| 5/24
-- Fiddles and Vittles Special Train
| Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Back for a second great year ---take a train ride to Whittaker Station and enjoy dinner and live bluegrass music along the way.
Phone: 304-456-4300
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| 5/29
-- Wake up and see stars
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory Gather at the planetarium balloon every Thursday for a unique look at the sky. There is a $3.00 charge per person and reservations are suggested. Program begins at 2 p.m.
Phone: 304-456-2150
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| 5/30 - 6/1
-- Whistles, Wings and Wildflower Train
| Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Experienced birders and expert outdoor-enthusiasts will be on hand to lead discussion groups, guide botany walks, and host birding hikes! The weekend event offers fledgling birders and nature lovers a chance to learn about birds and other natural elements right here in Pocahontas County. In addition to birding, the weekend includes demonstrations, slide shows, and displays of bird life as well as topics relating to the environment and ecology of the unique wildlife population in Pocahontas County – on the western front of the Allegheny Mountains.
The weekend will be packed with events with a fantastic variety of lectures, question and answer sessions, and hands on displays all based with a stone’s throw of the famous Greenbrier River Trail.
Ride the train up the mountain where naturalist guides will take you on a special wildflower hike and birding hikes. Bring your cameras and your hiking boots and be at the train by 6:30 a.m. Call for reservations.
Phone: 1-800-CALL-WVA
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| 6/5
-- Wake up and see stars
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory Gather at the planetarium balloon every Thursday for a unique look at the sky. There is a $3.00 charge per person and reservations are suggested. Program begins at 2 p.m.
Phone: 304-456-2150
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| 6/7
-- Party Under the Stars
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory NRAO Staff will orient you to the star-filled sky and then view the night sky on the Star Party Patio. Bring optical telescopes and binoculars - you won’t believe the view! Program begins 30 minutes before dark.
Phone: 304-456-2150
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| 6/11
-- High Tech Wednesday
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank Join us for a guided tour though parts of NRAO normally off limits to visitors, like lab areas where sensitive receivers are designed and built. Space limited to 15 per program; one hour and cost is $3.00
Phone: 304-456-2150
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| 6/12
-- Wake up and see stars
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory Gather at the planetarium balloon every Thursday for a unique look at the sky. There is a $3.00 charge per person and reservations are suggested. Program begins at 2 p.m.
Phone: 304-456-2150
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| 6/14
-- Fiddles & Vittles Special Train
| Cass Scenic Railroad State Park Back for another year---take a train ride to Whittaker Station and enjoy dinner and live bluegrass music along the way.
Phone: 1-800-CALL WVA
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Greenbrier River Trail www.greenbrierrivertrail.com
Snowshoe Mountain Resort www.Snowshoemtn.com
Cass Scenic Railroad http://www.cassrailroad.com/
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NRAO www.gb.nrao.edu
Pocahontas County Opera House www.pocahontasoperahouse.org
Durbin Greenbrier Valley Railroad http://www.mountainrail.com/
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