Mountaineer Country is a Traveler’s Dream
Whether you are traveling from across the state border or across the pond, West Virginia is a world-class travel destination
Explore These 5 Natural Wonders in Mountaineer Country
Almost Heaven is abundant in scenic overlooks and serene forests that boast recreational opportunities. Whether you are looking for a
4 Ways to Explore Mountaineer Country’s Entertainment and Culture
Mountaineer Country is widely known for the vibrancy of its spirited towns, celebrated heritage and sense of community. Immerse yourself its
Your Next Romantic Getaway is in Almost Heaven
With its pristine natural beauty, picturesque mountainous terrain and unique small towns, West Virginia has plenty of amazing locations for
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for this weekly an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us
Drum Circle
Drumming isn’t just a fun activity. Drumming is a link to healing for the body, soul and Earth. Join us
Our Guide to Spending 48 Hours in Morgantown, WV
Spend a weekend in Morgantown and find yourself right in the heart of Mountaineer Country. Home to West Virginia University,
Cody’s Restaurant
Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners at Clarksburg Amphitheater
Friday, June 1, 2022: The Clarksburg AMP is excited to present Aaron Lewis as their first concert of their Summer
5 Weekend Getaways To Take In 2022
The colder months in Almost Heaven are some of the best times to explore quaint mountain towns and their charming
Dinger Derby Baseball Tournament
Dinger Derby Baseball Tournament will be back in West Virginia in May 2022. Guest room discounts for this event are
Road Trips from Pittsburgh: Mountaineer Country
The Mountaineer Country Region of West Virginia is a lively and beautiful area filled with scenic attractions, fine dining, ample
Fourth Annual Hops On The Mon
What do you get when you combine a first-class beer festival with live music, great food, friendly competition, and a
Come Home to Clarksburg: West Virginia Birthday Bash
Join the Clarksburg Visitor’s Buerau at the Harrison County Courthouse Plaza for West Virginia’s Birthday Bash. Performances will feature History
Come Home to Clarkburg
West Virginia native and winner of America’s Got Talent, Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. will be the featured artist at the
2021 Doddridge County Fair
Take a stroll through horticulture, arts, and crafts exhibits. Enjoy the variety of family-style entertainment at the EQT Main Stage,
Forest Therapy Walk
Charlie Yuill, a certified nature and forest therapy guide, invites you to participate in “Shinrin-yoku,” or “Forest Bathing” which refers
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Pollination Power
Pollinating insects (and sometimes bats and birds) play an important role in nature and agriculture. They also help our home
Friday Family walk
Join a WVBG Educator on the first Friday of each month from April to September for a short story followed
Photographing Nature’s Minature Marvels
The beauty of nature can be found everywhere, including the smallest scenes. However, the simple, intricate beauty and designs found
Botanic Garden Observations: Field Journaling
Learn to draw near and far with Kellie Cole, architect and field educator, at the WVBG. Look at nature up
Forest Therapy Walk
Join Charlie Yuill, a certified nature and forest therapy guide, invites you to participate in “Shinrin-yoku,” or “Forest Bathing” at
Forest Therapy Walk
Join Charlie Yuill, a certified nature and forest therapy guide, invites you to participate in “Shinrin-yoku,” or “Forest Bathing” at
Medicinal Plant Walk
Join Clinical Herbalist and WVU adjunct instructor Heather Wetzel and WVU professor Dr. Jim Anderson for an easy medicinal plant
Friday Family Walk
Join a WVBG Educator on the first Friday of each month from April to September for a short story followed
Be A Rock Artist: Rock Painting for Kids
Be a rock artist! Learn about the rock-painting trend. Paint rocks to keep or to drop in your community, spread
Friday Family Walk
Join a WVBG Educator on the first Friday of each month from April to September for a short story followed
Spring Bird Walk
Join local birder Derek Courtney as we bird by eye and ear in the many habitats of the WVBG. Bring
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join the West Virginia Botanic Garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join the West Virginia Botanic Garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join the West Virginia Botanic Garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join the West Virginia Botanic Garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as
Black Gold: Home Composting Basics
Small-scale composting is a great way to keep a variety of household wastes out of the landfill, but how to
Teaching Garden Workshop
Please join Laura VanHorn and AmeriCorps and VISTA members from North Elementary School as they share different methods of incorporating
Cast Pewter Ornament Workshop
In this workshop hosted by the West Virginia Botanic Garden, participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the
Salamander Walk
The Appalachian mountains are a global hotspot for salamander biodiversity and West Virginia alone has 35 species of salamanders. Join
Grow Ahead: Starting Seeds Indoors
Learn how to germinate seeds and raise seedlings indoors that you can later transplant into your spring garden at the
Community Coalition for Social Justice – Main Street Morgantown 15th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Celebration: West Virginia Civil Rights Leaders
The Community Coalition for Social Justice invites everyone to explore the theme of “West Virginia Civil Rights Leaders” on Monday,
Rock Painting for Kids
Be a rock artist! Learn about the rock-painting trend. Paint rocks to keep or to drop in your community, spread
Drawing Flowers in Graphite
Join artist/illustrator Linda S. Gribko to learn to draw expressive and realistic flowers using simple graphite drawing techniques. You’ll learn
Finding Highlights: Positive Living Skills Workshop
Learning to have a positive perspective and finding what gives us joy every day is key for a positive and
Insect Walk
Join Sue Olcott, West Virginia Division of Natural Resources wildlife diversity biologist, as we go in search of winged wonders.
Close to Home: Climate Change Impacts at WVBG
Most people know that the consequences of climate change include rising oceans, hungry polar bears, and massive wildfires, but do
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the first Friday of each month for a short story followed by a
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the first Friday of each month for a short story followed by a
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Nature Photography for Teens
Look beyond the smartphone and learn how to take photos with a real digital camera (cameras provided or bring your
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the first Friday of each month for a short story followed by a
Morning Yoga in the Garden
Join yoga instructor Heidi Sherwin to connect with nature, rejuvenate energy, and experience relaxation through yoga. The beauty and serenity
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Takeout Dinner and a Movie Ideas
Whether you’re looking for stay-at-home date night ideas or just need inspiration for delivery, takeout or curbside pick-up, these pairings
10 must-see stops on your virtual family road trip
Discover West Virginia on a virtual road trip and hop online for a tour of museums, historic sites and remote
WV Themed Crafts To Do With Your Kids: Turn Simple Rocks into Works of Art
Painting rocks is a fun activity for kids of all ages. It’s a simple way to get outside and use
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
BOTANIC GARDEN OBSERVATIONS: FIELD JOURNALING*
Learn to draw near and far with Kellie Cole, architect and field educator, at the WVBG. Look at nature up
Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the first Friday of each month for a short story followed by a
Outdoor Portrait Photography
Would you like to learn how to take amazing outdoor portraits of your family and friends? Learn the basics with
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Tour of the West Virginia Botanic Garden
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with a free one-hour site tour led by Executive Director Philip Smith. Learn about the
Pulp & Plants: Homemade Papermaking
When we think of paper, the image that appears is bleached, mass produced, and unrecognizable from the plants that went
Rock Painting for Kids
Be a rock artist! Learn about the rock-painting trend. Paint rocks to keep or to drop in your community, spread
Friday Family Walk
Join WVBG Education Director Erin Smaldone on the first Friday of each month for a short story followed by a
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Top 5 Places to Breathe In That Fresh Mountain Air
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Discover a newfound adventure in the outdoors. Find wide open spaces to
Discover the natural wonder of Almost Heaven at these destinations
Exploring new and beautiful places is always an incredible adventure. Home to some of the most impressive parks and public
March Events You Won’t Want to Miss
It’s official, spring is right around the corner. Indulge in some springtime cheer and check out these unique events from
Cheers to Spring! Check Out These 5 Almost Heaven Breweries
1. Big Timber Brewing Company Elkins With a name that pays homage to the surrounding forests and the industry that
Easy Home Composting
Small-scale composting is a great way to keep a variety of household wastes out of the landfill, but how to
Build Your Own Container Garden
Celebrate Earth Day at the WVBG by constructing your very own container garden to take home. Join gardeners Miranda Talkington
Nature Art Creating Patterns
Led by professional interior designer and artist Shari Lynn Bennett, we will start with a quick slide show of custom
Salamander Walk
The Appalachian mountains are a global hotspot for salamander biodiversity and West Virginia alone has 35 species of salamanders. Join
Spring Bird Walk
Join local birder Derek Courtney as we bird by eye and ear in the many habitats of the WVBG. Bring
Teaching Garden Workshop
Please join Natalie Webb and Laura VanHorn from North Elementary School as they share different methods of incorporating garden-based learning
Wood Relief Art Workshop
Using found and recycled wood, participants will construct small (8 x 10-inch) mixed media relief tiles using cordless drills (provided).
Grow Ahead Starting Seeds Indoors
Learn how to germinate seeds and raise seedlings indoors that you can later transplant into your spring garden. WVU Professor
Operation Bluebird
Beautiful eastern bluebirds are cavity nesting birds, but are often out competed for nesting sites by house sparrows or starlings.
Evening Yoga in the Garden
Join us in the garden for an all-levels vinyasa flow class incorporating the inspirations of nature surrounding us as we
Everything You Need for a Valentine’s Date Night In
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday. Instead of hustling around to get ready to go out on the