
Fall Escapades
August 27, 2016 10:39 am Leave your thoughtsFall is in the air and Marion County just can’t get enough of it! From spectacularly colored leaves to the... View Article
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Fall is in the air and Marion County just can’t get enough of it! From spectacularly colored leaves to the... View Article
Marion County schools will soon be back in session, but that does not mean summer is over. Don’t miss a... View Article
The end of summer is looming and soon it will be time to send the kids back to school. But... View Article
Once named the Forks of the Buffalo, the city of Mannington is known for their Victorian-style homes and other architecturally... View Article
You’ve spent your 40 hour work week surrounded by the blank walls of a cubicle and the endless stacks of... View Article
When the weather is warm and the days are long, what better way to shoot the breeze than to go... View Article
A young boy knelt in the dust of the Babylonian sun and carved into a clay tablet. He wanted the... View Article
The West Virginia wilderness creeps with tales of unknown beasts roaming the land. Marion County boasts many monsters of its... View Article
Tails wag. Birds chip. Claws paw. Mouths bark, whine and beg. Pets love the summer months almost as much as... View Article
You and the family have taken every vacation imaginable. You’ve hiked the Appalachian trail and swam with dolphins in Miami.... View Article
Already fearing the two most dreaded words in any kid’s vocabulary? “I’m bored!” Then read on. Here are 17 Summertime... View Article
“Wild and Wonderful” West Virginia offers a plethora of activities for its visitors. West Virginia’s rugged terrain was formed by... View Article
Prickett’s Fort is a must-stop for any nature or history lover. The rustic fort overlooks the scenic Monongahela River, filled... View Article
It’s that time of year! When boots are always necessary. When scarves, hats, gloves and extra socks are a must.... View Article
Every time you go out on the ice, there are slight flaws. You can always think of something you should... View Article
A Unique Feast Nothing says holidays in “Italy in Appalachia” like a 7-course seafood feast and Italian-style street fair. Let... View Article
Put away those swimsuits! Throw out those flipper floppers! Quick, find a hat and a light jacket! It’s almost fall,... View Article
Warning: Not for the faint of heart. Not for the easily scared. For the brave, by the brave. Finally! The... View Article
What I wish every visitor knew about Marion County. This statement was posed recently to some North Marion High School... View Article
Enjoy some down-home cookin’ and homegrown bluegrass along with one of the State Journal’s “55 Good Things About West Virginia.”... View Article
Experience Appalachian Culture at the West Virginia Folklife Center The Appalachian region boasts a rich cultural heritage—from quilting to old-time... View Article
If you haven’t caught “spring fever” already, guess what? You will! And the only cure is having fun! So take... View Article
Old Boaz The Victory Bell, located at the heart of Fairmont State University’s campus, has been an iconic symbol for... View Article
Old Boaz The Victory Bell, located at the heart of Fairmont State University’s campus, has been an iconic symbol for... View Article
Marion County Historical Society 1931: The cell is barely 4 feet wide. The bars in front of me keep me... View Article
Marion County Historical Society 1931: The cell is barely 4 feet wide. The bars in front of me keep me... View Article
“I have seen that in any great undertaking it is not enough for a man to depend simply upon himself.”... View Article
A pow wow. A raptor. And some tacos. Where can you find all that in one place? At the Mekoce... View Article
A pow wow. A raptor. And some tacos. Where can you find all that in one place? At the Mekoce... View Article
Alright, so you can’t putt putt within an actual mine. Coal Country is the closest you’ll ever get! So what... View Article
Once upon a time in the rolling hills of Appalachia, there was a fort made for the survival of the... View Article
A hostage. A murder. Revenge. Chief Cornstalk was a great man. Born in the 1720’s, he became a warrior, Sachem... View Article
A hostage. A murder. Revenge. Chief Cornstalk was a great man. Born in the 1720’s, he became a warrior, Sachem... View Article
82nd Mannington District Fair It all started in 1932. The Mannington District Fair will make its 82nd appearance. The fair... View Article
Are you tired of listening to SpongeBob all day? Would you like a turn on your own iPad? Maybe you’d... View Article
National Lemonade Day is May 3, 2014. But we’ve had a better idea! Our Lemonade Day is going to be... View Article
National Lemonade Day is May 3, 2014. But we’ve had a better idea! Our Lemonade Day is going to be... View Article
Something for everyone here in Marion County? Nope… Get on our level! We get it. Not everything everywhere is necessarily... View Article
Sagebrush Round-Up What began in the 1930’s, continues today. Ok, so there was a brief hiatus… but then it continued!... View Article
Marion County has uncovered the dirty little secrets of a perpetuated false holiday! Everything you ever knew about shamrocks, leprechauns,... View Article
It just got easier to explore Marion County, WV. A newly launched website for the Convention and Visitors Bureau of... View Article
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