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Your Guide to Summer in West Virginia

Summer in West Virginia is that special time of year when everything looks and feels perfect! The trees are lush

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Family Fun! Crawl into our planetarium balloon for a fascinating night sky tour! Program lasts about one hour and includes a DIY star wheel kit! Reservations recommended. $5/person; Space is limited to 20 Call 304.456-2150 or email tours@gbobservatory.org to hold your spot today!

Star Party

Green Bank Observatory staff will treat you to views of the night sky through optical telescopes. If it rains, don’t worry! You are invited into our portable planetarium for a stellar presentation. Start time changes seasonally. Starts at 8 pm

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

High Tech Tour

Ever wanted to see the inside of the GBT Control Room? The High Tech Tour is your chance! Reservations are required for this 1-hour, behind-the-scenes tour lead by one of our own engineers. The tour will take you into the other-wise restricted electronic labs, anechoic chamber, and even the control room for the GBT! Tickets are $15pp. If you'd like to join in for this Thursday at 3:30pm, just email reservations@gbobservatory.org to begin the reservation!

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Green Bank Observatory Open House

FREE EVENT! Where else can you... build and launch a rocket, test your engineering skills, play with liquid nitrogen, do fun science experiments and see some of the biggest telescopes in the whole world ALL IN ONE DAY? Telescope Tours will be available as well as rare peeks into the control room of the world's largest fully-steerable telescope, the GBT!

Celebrate Father’s Day in West Virginia

Father’s Day is that one day a year dedicated to those who fulfill that role in our lives. And according

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SETI Tour

Our new SETI Tour celebrates Green Bank’s historic Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence with this 3-hour tour. Participants begin with an exclusive presentation right in the control room of our historic 85-1 Telescope where the search began with Frank Drake’s OZMA Project. From there, guests enjoy a rare tour inside the 140-foot telescope control room where Jill Tartar’s Project Phoenix began and then to normally-restricted GBT access points. The tour ends in our Drake Lounge where you will be greeted by GBO Staff and learn about the future of SETI as GBT embarks on the new Breakthrough Listen project. If you’ve ever wanted to be inside our operation control rooms or to speak to one of our radio astronomers in person, then this is THE opportunity of a lifetime! Advance reservations and screening strictly required at least 40 hours in advance. $40 per person, 20 participants max, 4 min.; Ages 12 & up. Hard hats and light refreshments provided. Special dates by request on limited availability.

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

The Ultimate West Virginia Distillery Road Trip

Moonshine, whiskey, bourbon… oh my! If you have a taste for the wild side, we have the perfect road trip

These 6 Magnificent mansions in West Virginia are stunning

Scattered throughout the Mountain State are some of the most beautiful mansions dripping with opulence and begging for their history

Everything old is new again: New turns for old places

West Virginia’s rich history is captured in lovingly restored churches, train stations, schools and homes that have been converted to

Shadefest Music Festival (Aug 9-11, Elkins, WV)

In 2015, a group of friends christened their favorite weekend as Shadefest, a multi-day music festival that prides itself on its grassroots beginning and familial atmosphere. The story continues at the beautiful Pegasus Farm in Elkins, WV. As our team prepares to launch the festival’s fourth official year, we invite you to join the experience that is our Shadefest family. This year, Shadefest has partnered with the Richmond SPCA in a charitable arrangement and will donate a portion of its proceeds to the organization. See you in the shade! https://www.facebook.com/events/180468825906009/

Treasure Mountain Trot 5k & Kids’ Mile

The first annual Treasure Mountain Trot 5k and Kids' Mile will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 during the 50th Annual Treasure Mountain Festival. Mark your calendars and start training. Run, jog, or walk... get active! Registration and details coming soon. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Email: PenCoWV@sksrt.net. Brought to you by the Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce and the Pendleton County High School Track Team.

PenCo Golf Classic

The third annual PenCo Golf Classic will be held Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Fisher Mountain Golf Resort in Franklin,

Green Bank Triathlon

Have you ever wanted to see if you can run a triathlon? Or wondered just how fast you can race? The Northern Pocahontas Community Wellness sponsors two triathlons annually, each with three different levels of difficulty! Races start at 9am at the Observatory Pool in Arbovale, West Virginia. Head down Hannah Run Rd, near Trent’ General Store. At the end, go down the hill and drive until you reach the pool. Three different levels of difficulty: Mini (200 yds (4 laps) swim, 5k bike, 2.5k run) Half-Sprint (400 yds (8 laps) swim, 10k bike, 5k run) Sprint (800 yds swim, 20k bike, 10k run) For more information, click on the event website.

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

4-H and Future Farmers of America Livestock Show

Meet the future farmers of our community and their livestock. Pigs, cattle, sheep and goats are on site. Held at the Marlinton Stockyards, located 1.5 miles North of Marlinton. Turn off Route 219 onto Brush Country Road, then next right onto King's Cabin Road. Open at 11 a.m., show begins around noon. Sale begins at 7 p.m. Food will be available for lunch and dinner. This event is free.

Everywhere your kids can take this little boat of their own…

Want to give the kids a big adventure? Take them duckying down whitewater waves in a little boat of their own.

You’re flying into West Virginia—now where to go?

The Mountain State is served by several primary airports offering commercial services. Is this your first time flying into West

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Hit the history trail: 4 West Virginia road trips with heart

Planning your summer road trip? These fascinating trails might pique your interest in West Virginia’s rich culture and history. Download

The ultimate West Virginia beer road trip

Venture your way through the Mountain State and have some incredible brews along the way! From IPAs to stouts, each

Road Trip: Sweetest small towns & main streets

From strolling down the streets of the state’s vibrant capital city to discovering the charming storefronts of a small mountain

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Midsummer Strings

A ONE DAY "SUMMER CAMP" FOR GROWING MUSICIANS Join internationally acclaimed classical and folk musicians for a day of learning and enjoying string music. Attend master classes, collaborate with new musician friends, play-explore-create outside, and enjoy a faculty concert in the evening. OUR FACULTY Members of the Marks Family and Friends perform in professional orchestras around the world and supplement their musical appetites with traditional and original folk music. They embody the ideas that good music transcends genre and good musicians gain inspiration from embracing the interesting and beautiful parts of the world around them. In addition to their expertise in performance, they are talented teachers to music learners of all ages. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Violin, fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin players with modest to advanced proficiency on their instrument are invited to attend. Both classical and folk students will grow from playing in this setting. Reading music is not required. We encourage families to spend the day with musicians under the age of 6. WHAT DOES IT COST? Thanks to our sponsors, we can offer this full-day experience for $25 per participant, paid in advance. Lunch and dinner are available for purchase or campers can pack their own. Scholarships are available. Camping and lodging are available for those who want to stick around for a post-concert campfire and Sunday morning breakfast. SCHEDULE 10:00 Welcome 10:30 Session 1: Making Music 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Session 2: Performance Games 2:00 Explore, Create, and Play Outside 4:30 Session 3: Making Music 6:30 Dinner 7:30 Faculty Concert (open to the public) Sponsored by Pocahontas County Dramas, Fairs, and Festivals and an Anonymous Patron of the Arts. Spaces are limited. For more information and to register: www.yewmountain.org/strings 304-653-4079

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

Star Party

SETI Tour

Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad – Fall Foliage Trips

Our regular excursion is a 3-hour trip that goes southbound through the Trough to Sycamore Bridge and back. (It is approximately 35 miles round-trip.) There is no layover; passengers stay on-board. Fall foliage Trough Trips are offered every day October 1-28: Monday-Friday at 1pm; Saturdays and Sundays at 10am & 2:30pm, except Sunday, October 28, Trough Trip is at 1pm (final day of the season). Reservations highly recommended; required for Club Car service. Book online or by phone.

Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad – Green Spring Trip

Due to popular demand, we have added more Green Spring Specials in 2018! Previously, we offered this trip just once a year (the last Sunday in October, the last day of the season) for those railfans who enjoyed riding “rare mileage.” We found over the past two years that more families are enjoying this trip because it is shorter and more affordable. The trip to Green Spring is a 1 1/2 hour trip northbound. (It is approximately 25 miles round-trip.) Enjoy river views along the South Branch of the Potomac River as well as beautiful farmland and rock cuts (like Hanging Rock). There is no layover; passengers stay on-board.

Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad – Green Spring Trip

Green Spring Special – Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

Potomac Scenic Eagle Railroad – Petersburg Trip

On the last Saturday of the month (May – September), we offer an 8-hour trip to Petersburg. This is a longer version of the Trough Trip; it goes further south, to the end of the line, through Moorefield and into Petersburg. (It is approximately 76 miles round-trip.) There is a layover in Petersburg, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours long. Passengers have time to enjoy the South Side Depot as well as shops and restaurants.

All-Day Trip to Petersburg – Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m

High Tech Tour

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m

Star Lab Sunday

Old Time Experience

Experience a Place Where the Music Grows. Join us after the Appalachian String Band Festival at Clifftop, WV for three days of relaxation, inspiration, and pickin'! Your hosts, old time musicians, Mary Sue and Mike Burns, share their local knowledge of music and excursions to ensure an experience steeped in creative traditions and stunning landscapes. The Yew Mountain Center will provide in-season, delicous meals. Camp or stay in a private guest room. Optional activitites: Visit a working blacksmith and Appalachian broom-maker. Play music with old and new friends. Enjoy bands in the evening. Canoe, hike, fish. Gab, pick, around a campfire. Learn about forest herbs, traditional uses, and cultivation. Visit area attractions such as beautiful rock formations, waterfalls, swimming holes, Cranberry Glades Botanical Reserve, and sites of historical interest. Sit on the porch. Use our art supplies. Take naps. Local friends can join us for any of these parts. See the website for more info. www.yewmountain.org/oldtime

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

SETI Tour

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Turn your scenic train trip into a weekend excursion

Everyone loves a train ride, and West Virginia has quite a few of them—each one offering spectacular scenery and a

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Three Rivers Avian Center @ Watoga State Park

Three Rivers Avian Center is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to wild bird conservation and to involving the public in ecosystem stewardship. Check out Three Rivers Avian Center as they visit Watoga State Park on July 21!

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Star Party

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

High Tech Tour

52nd Annual Pioneer Days Festival!

Family friendly homecoming style festival with country fair atmosphere. Music concerts nightly, featuring bluegrass, country and pop. Lots of shopping with local craft talent. Competitions in horseshoe pitching, photography, quilting, needlework and art keep all ages involved!

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m

Star Lab Sunday

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

Star Lab Sunday

Marlinton Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams and honeys, fresh produce and more at the Marlinton Farmers Market. Held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m

SETI Tour

Linwood Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Linwood Farmers Market. Held every Friday at the base of Snowshoe Mountain from 3-6 p.m.

Green Bank Farmers Market

Pick up your fill of homemade jams, honeys, fresh produce and more at the Green Bank Farmers Market. Held every Wednesday from 3-6 p.m.

2018 Allegheny Echoes

For the 22nd year Allegheny Echoes Summer Workshops is pleased to present our annual study and celebration of West Virginia and Appalachian culture and heritage. It is an opportunity for students to join accomplished, honored performers mountains for a week of instruction and fun in beautiful Pocahontas County, West Virginia. In addition to learning in an intimate workshop setting, students will be invited to participate in exciting outdoor activities in the heart of the mountains that provided inspiration for some of the greatest work of West Virginia musicians and writers. Participants will be exposed to a type of interactive, collaborative instruction that is fresh and unique, yet preserves the honesty and emotional legacy of the culture. Allegheny Echoes is the concept of a group of West Virginia musicians, writers and artists who wish to promote, support, preserve, and teach their art in a traditional way in a traditional setting. Their goal is to provide an accurate representation of West Virginia art that is not packaged and altered to appeal to a specific market. There is a strong emphasis placed on West Virginia style with an acknowledgement of the encompassing Appalachian culture. The Summer Workshops offer a chance for students of all ages and abilities to come together to learn, appreciate, and enjoy our West Virginia ways.

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