A unique marathon/ half-marathon on a flat, fast, USATF-certified course on the scenic Greenbrier River Trail. A BQ-eligible course, with generous cut-off times make it a great choice for all runners and one of the few marathons in the State of West Virginia for those looking for 50-state goals. Run during perfect leaf-peeping season with... View Article
Enjoy fall fun at the 10-acre corn maze, you-pick pumpkin patch, barrel train, corn pit, petting zoo and more at CW's Corn Maze from late September through October.
This reenactment is held on the actual battlefield of the 1864 Battle of Droop Mountain located at the Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park. The Park is located on US 219 about 29 miles North of I-64 and is several miles South of the Town of Hillsboro, WV at the top of Droop Mountain. There will... View Article
Enjoy a performance of ragtime, blues and early jazz piano for an energetic evening at the historic Pocahontas County Opera House.
Come back for more details on the 2026 Green Bank Observatory Heart Walk.
Everyone has a Story. Every Story can be a Song. Supported by a Creative Aging and Lifelong Learning Grant and Donors, this 4-workshop series plus recording session and concert costs only $30 to participate. Work with writing teachers and musicians--no prior writing or music experience needed (but we welcome those who have it!) Preference... View Article
Enjoy three days of hands-on quilting classes, each featuring a unique technique. Come back for information on the 2026 Eight Rivers Quilting Party.
Enjoy fall fun at the 10-acre corn maze, you-pick pumpkin patch, barrel train, corn pit, petting zoo and more at CW's Corn Maze from late September through October.
Take a guided hike with a Watoga State Park employee on the Arrowhead Trail at Riverside Campground. This is a 2.5 mile round trip hike on the challenging Arrowhead Trail to visit the the sunset view from the Ann Bailey Lookout Tower. Remember wear appropriate shoes and bring water.
Calling all Junior Naturalist learn about the owls that call Watoga State Park home. Meet at the nature center/activities building to learn about these owls and dissect an owl pellet to learn about what they eat.
Junior Naturalist join us at the nature center/activities building to paint a wooden snake and learn about the venomous snakes in the park.
Join us at the nature center/activities building to learn about the mammals that call Watoga home. Learn about how they live throughout the park and what environment they live in.