Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Tour the Forks of Cheat Winery
February -March must see events
Fasnacht :::Fasnacht marks the pre-Lenten burning of OLD MAN WINTER..In the town of Helvetia,the event features Swiss- German food at the Hutte Restaurant,costumes,and open mic music.... International Water Tasting ;Berkeley Springs ; Taste more than 100 waters from around the globe at the historic Country Inn in down town,to help award the people choice....For more info. on these event please visit ------www.helvetiawv.com and www.berkeleysprings.com Event not to miss for March ;;;;;;Civil War Weekend in Hurricane Wv. Re-enactors commemorate the skirmish at Hurricane Bridge..Crafts,sutlers,storytelling,night firing,parade drills,a ladies tea,and military dance.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Railroad history
West Virginia is rich in rail heritage. Take a trip back in time when trains were used to haul coal, timber, oil and gas from nearly inaccessible areas. Learn about the importance of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) to the Civil War. Visit the historic logging town of Cass. Discover the legend of John Henry the “steel drivin’ man” and his epic victory over a steam drill near Talcott, W.Va.
Scenic Train Excursions
Imagine viewing West Virginia’s scenic beauty while traveling from the comfort of a rail car. With four major scenic train systems to choose from, travelers can take their pick of day trips or full-fledged vacation excursions. Enjoy the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad where bald eagles are spotted on most trips; Cass Scenic Railroad with its Shay steam locomotives; Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad where visitors can ride the rails and then enjoy a show at the American Mountain Theater; or the New River Train with its scenic railroad tours.
WV Music Heritage
West Virginia’s hills ring with the sounds of a growing number of cultural possibilities. Get in tuned with our music heritage. Visitors here are sure to find Appalachian music includes fiddlers and mandolin players almost everywhere, and especially at bluegrass music festivals. But that’s not all: West Virginia also offers Celtic traditional music, Irish fiddle music, jazz, classical and more. Travel the state and you’re likely to discover a rich diversity of music influence by different cultures and heritages. So, take out your dancing shoes and tap your toes to a range of sounds.
Arts and Crafts
Mountain State artisans are known worldwide for creating unique handmade crafts and beautiful masterpieces. Visit local shops, galleries, art and crafts shows and fairs and festivals to discover one-of-a-kind pottery, dazzling jewelry, custom woodwork and hand-blown glass. Afterward, take a self-guided tour along quilting trails in Mason and Roane counties and Old Central City in Huntington to see some of the state’s most loved treasures that evoke reminders of our heritage.
Civil War History
American Civil War history comes alive in West Virginia, the only state to be born from that tragic conflict. Learn about the state’s past through firsthand experiences. Relive past events at Civil War sites throughout the state.
Historic Trails
Capture a piece of history throughout the Mountain State as you discover landmark theatres and explore state parks along The West Virginia Historic Theatre and The West Virginia Historic New Deal/CCC trails.
Glass tours
The Mountain State’s artisans are internationally renowned for fine hand-blown glass. Visit attractions such Appalachian Glass Products & Services, Blenko Glass Company, Fenton Art Glass and Ron Hinkle Glass for a tour or demonstration. To learn more about the state’s glassmaking past, visit the West Virginia Museum of American Glass in Weston, W.Va. This museum showcases talented glassmakers throughout the years using photos, glassmaking equipment and other artifacts.
WV festivals
From the capital city to smaller mountain communities, visitors and residents alike will find something to capture their interest. The state’s fairs and festivals are a celebration of the music, food and handmade arts and crafts that make West Virginia almost heaven. For instance, tap your toes to traditional bluegrass music, sample regional fare and browse through Appalachian crafts and traditional art.
Coal, Oil, Gas and Timber in West Virginia
West Virginia’s abundant natural resources helped build America and today continue to be a major source of energy for much of the nation. Discover the state’s natural resources at places such as the Parkersburg’s Oil and Gas Museum, the Oil and Gas Festival or the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine.
West Virginia is rich in rail heritage. Take a trip back in time when trains were used to haul coal, timber, oil and gas from nearly inaccessible areas. Learn about the importance of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O) to the Civil War. Visit the historic logging town of Cass. Discover the legend of John Henry the “steel drivin’ man” and his epic victory over a steam drill near Talcott, W.Va.
Scenic Train Excursions
Imagine viewing West Virginia’s scenic beauty while traveling from the comfort of a rail car. With four major scenic train systems to choose from, travelers can take their pick of day trips or full-fledged vacation excursions. Enjoy the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad where bald eagles are spotted on most trips; Cass Scenic Railroad with its Shay steam locomotives; Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad where visitors can ride the rails and then enjoy a show at the American Mountain Theater; or the New River Train with its scenic railroad tours.
WV Music Heritage
West Virginia’s hills ring with the sounds of a growing number of cultural possibilities. Get in tuned with our music heritage. Visitors here are sure to find Appalachian music includes fiddlers and mandolin players almost everywhere, and especially at bluegrass music festivals. But that’s not all: West Virginia also offers Celtic traditional music, Irish fiddle music, jazz, classical and more. Travel the state and you’re likely to discover a rich diversity of music influence by different cultures and heritages. So, take out your dancing shoes and tap your toes to a range of sounds.
Arts and Crafts
Mountain State artisans are known worldwide for creating unique handmade crafts and beautiful masterpieces. Visit local shops, galleries, art and crafts shows and fairs and festivals to discover one-of-a-kind pottery, dazzling jewelry, custom woodwork and hand-blown glass. Afterward, take a self-guided tour along quilting trails in Mason and Roane counties and Old Central City in Huntington to see some of the state’s most loved treasures that evoke reminders of our heritage.
Civil War History
American Civil War history comes alive in West Virginia, the only state to be born from that tragic conflict. Learn about the state’s past through firsthand experiences. Relive past events at Civil War sites throughout the state.
Historic Trails
Capture a piece of history throughout the Mountain State as you discover landmark theatres and explore state parks along The West Virginia Historic Theatre and The West Virginia Historic New Deal/CCC trails.
Glass tours
The Mountain State’s artisans are internationally renowned for fine hand-blown glass. Visit attractions such Appalachian Glass Products & Services, Blenko Glass Company, Fenton Art Glass and Ron Hinkle Glass for a tour or demonstration. To learn more about the state’s glassmaking past, visit the West Virginia Museum of American Glass in Weston, W.Va. This museum showcases talented glassmakers throughout the years using photos, glassmaking equipment and other artifacts.
WV festivals
From the capital city to smaller mountain communities, visitors and residents alike will find something to capture their interest. The state’s fairs and festivals are a celebration of the music, food and handmade arts and crafts that make West Virginia almost heaven. For instance, tap your toes to traditional bluegrass music, sample regional fare and browse through Appalachian crafts and traditional art.
Coal, Oil, Gas and Timber in West Virginia
West Virginia’s abundant natural resources helped build America and today continue to be a major source of energy for much of the nation. Discover the state’s natural resources at places such as the Parkersburg’s Oil and Gas Museum, the Oil and Gas Festival or the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
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A list of dates for Festivals
Lewisburg Chocolate Festival
Lewisburg
April 9th
www.lewisburgchocolatefestival.com/
Annual Spring Mountain Festival
Petersburg
April 29, 30 and May 1
www.gowv.com/aboutthefestival.htm
The New River Birding & Nature Festival
New River Gorge National Park
May 2nd to 7th
www.birding-wv.com/
Scottish Festival and Celtic Gathering
Bridgeport
May 6-8
www.scots-westvirginia.org/
Strawberry Festival
Buckhannon
May 18th to 22nd
www.wvstrawberryfestival.com/
Battle of Lewisburg Living History & Reenactment
Lewisburg
May 20th to 22nd
www.battleoflewisburg.org/
Carnegie Hall�s 4th Annual Rhythm, Blues and All That Jazz Weekend
Lewisburg
May 31st to June 4th
www.carnegiehallwv.com/
Music in the Mountains
Summersville
June 22-25
www.aandabluegrass.com/FestivalListing.html
SwineFest 2011
Guyandotte
September 8th to 10th
Held On Main Stree
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Skiing
West Virginia is filled with pristine wilderness and all of its wonders. Mosly a rurl and mining state, many don't relizer how many vacation and luxury resorts are available in the mountains. Skiing is a local sport.For the skiing family who wants a vacation in the West Virginia area of the Monongahela National Forrest, there’s a lot to pick from. West Virginia’s
ski area is very accessible for people who live in nearby Pennsylvania or Virginia or even Kentucky. Within a few hour’s drive is one of the most delightful wilderness areas of the entire east Atlantic region. Beautiful mountains and valleys, lovely waterfalls, streams loaded with abundant fish and wildlife abound. This state is truly a rural one and they have worked hard to make the most of their incredible resources. Many of the cabins and lodges I have found can be rented year-round for outdoorsmen in hunting or fishing parties, but the skiing season is right upon us and all the snow machines have revved up to make sure there’s ample cover for sledding, snowboarding, skiing and every imaginable snow recreation.
Both Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley State Park are located nearby, as are Timberline and Canaan Valley ski resorts.
Both Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley State Park are located nearby, as are Timberline and Canaan Valley ski resorts.
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