Meet at the Cass Company Store. The WV white butterfly is a small, rare, woodland butterfly found in Appalachian forests. Learn the plants the butterfly needs as well as the invasive garlic mustard that is causing their declines. One of the best ways to control garlic mustard is pulling up by hand, so if you’re... View Article
Attention all adventurers! Are you ready to test your skills on land, river, and bike? This is a triathlon on the Greenbrier River Trail and the Greenbrier River with a 3 mile run, 4 mile kayak, and 10 mile bike ride. The race can be run as a solo or team entry. The race starts... View Article
Meet at the Cass Company Store. Take a walk with the Naturalist to learn about floodplain forests. Visit the Cass Company Store and Shays Restaurant! Park naturalist is staffed seasonally to provide a variety of interpretive, educational, and recreational programs on the Park’s natural and cultural history. The Company Store is open 7 days a... View Article
Ben Sollee is an acclaimed cellist, singer-songwriter, and activist whose genre-defying music merges folk, bluegrass, soul, and global rhythms. His virtuosic cello playing and heartfelt vocals create deeply moving performances that engage both mind and heart. In the intimate and acoustically rich setting of the Pocahontas Opera House, Sollee's innovative soundscapes and storytelling unfold with... View Article
Join us for an easy walk and informative session that teaches safe, responsible, and sustainable ways to gather nourishment from the wild. The Yew Mountain Center in Hillsboro invites you to join them over the next two days to continue exploring West Virginia's Forest Farming Weekend. May 2nd is Forest Farming Field Day. May 3rd... View Article
Discovery Junction is the place to be for artists, musicians, community partners, and anyone who shares their love of our mountain heritage and culture, including you! Listen to live music, grab a bite to eat, and check out local shops in downtown Marlinton. Each event will offer something new and exciting the first Friday of... View Article
The 2026 WV Forest Farming Field Day will address a variety of forest farming topics, including opportunities for generating agricultural income while conserving and rejuvenating forested land through the cultivation of medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and maple syrup. Tour the Yew Mountain Center's forest farm and learn about mini-grants and technical assistance available to get you started or to expand... View Article
On May 3rd at 12 PM, join us for a special presentation at the Pocahontas County Opera House, "The Living Roots of Appalachian Music," exploring indigenous influence on the traditional music of Appalachia with Native American musician Larry Jent and Old Time fiddler Myra Morrison. Bring an instrument, a lunch, and join the conversation! Free... View Article
Vandalia is a contemporary string trio that pushes the boundaries of Appalachian music through innovative arrangements and inspired improvisation. Featuring fiddle, cello, and guitar, their music blends traditional roots with modern influences, crafting a sound that is at once timeless and fresh. Their performance in the warm, historical space of the Opera House invites listeners... View Article
The Greenbrier River Trail Bike Trek is a 3-day, 66-mile cycling event. Join 100+ riders and volunteers on this picturesque, river-side trail and share in the camaraderie as we raise funds and awareness for lung health in the Mountain State. This is the 37th year of the American Lung Association’s Greenbrier River Trail Bike Trek! Join... View Article
Welcome to the Third Annual West Virginia Trail Festival (WVTF). WILD. TOUGH. FUN. This family-oriented annual trail running event will occur every May in the heart of Pocahontas County, WV! Other weekend activities will include a movie night, kids activities, a ride on the Cass Historic Railroad, and an awards ceremony, The goal is to... View Article
WVMBA Minetana XC Mountain Bike Race hosted by Pocahontas Trails in the Monongahela National Forest.