Valley Falls Waterfall Clinic
August 21, 2022 8:30 am Leave your thoughtsThe clinic organized by Rocky Mountain Kayak will instruct kayakers on how to prepare for the whitewater experience of these Class... View Article
Tag Archive: Valley Falls State Park
Wild Turkey Trails Runs
August 20, 2022 8:00 am Leave your thoughtsTrail Race at Valley Falls State Park In trail runner parlance, this is known as a “Fat Ass” (Free) race... View Article
Cruise-In: Valley Falls State Park
August 14, 2022 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsClassic vehicles line up for the show at Valley Falls State Park. Open to the public the viewing is free... View Article
Valley Falls Enduro Race
July 17, 2022 8:00 am Leave your thoughtsThis is an enduro-style mountain bike race that has 4 timed segments along a planned 14-mile race course. Valley Falls... View Article
Spend a Day Enjoying the Sights, Sounds, and Feel of Valley Falls State Park
July 14, 2022 11:34 am Leave your thoughtsOne of Marion’s most magnificent marvels isn’t just a sight to see but something to explore. Valley Falls State Park is more... View Article
EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour Race
May 7, 2022 7:00 am Leave your thoughtsTest your endurance at the EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour race! With 750′ of vertical gain per ~5.25-mile... View Article
4 Fab Hiking Trails in Marion
March 29, 2022 1:40 pm Leave your thoughtsHiking is nothing new to Appalachia and those who love her. West Virginia has some of the most incredible hikes,... View Article
Cruise-In @Valley Falls State Park
August 8, 2021 12:00 pm Leave your thoughts
EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour
May 1, 2021 7:00 am Leave your thoughtsTest your endurance at the EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour race! With 750′ of elevation gain per 5.25-mile loop,... View Article
Natives Fly Fishing
August 17, 2020 1:44 pm Leave your thoughtsWe’ve all been there. You’re at a family gathering or hanging out with friends at a picnic and the topic... View Article
Marion County Kids Activity Book
July 8, 2020 12:46 pm Leave your thoughtsWho says learning can’t be fun. Download our Marion County coloring/activity book and test your knowledge. We’ve even provided answers... View Article
Resolution Makeover 2020
January 9, 2020 9:37 am Leave your thoughtsSo many New Year’s Resolutions, so little time. Well, I guess that depends on your perspective. We’ve got 12 whole... View Article
How to Fall (alphabetically)
September 5, 2019 12:38 pm Leave your thoughtsThe majority of people are uncoordinated enough that no one really needs instructions on how to physically fall. But instructions... View Article
It’s Picnic Season in Marion!
June 7, 2019 12:22 pm Leave your thoughtsThe sun is here! And with the sunny sunshine comes a new season: picnic season. This time of year is... View Article
Valley Falls Enduro Race
May 12, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsEn – Enduro – 2 to qualify, top 3 + final = total Valley Falls Enduro – En#2 Riders can expect 3-4... View Article
Marion County Fun: Spring Edition
April 26, 2019 10:17 am Leave your thoughtsMarion County has plenty of fun spring activities to get into this season! Springtime calls for new experiences, which Marion... View Article
Valley Falls Challenge XC
April 14, 2019 12:00 am Leave your thoughtsXC – Cross Country: 5 to qualify for series Championship. Calculated using your top 6 races + trail points + Championship... View Article
March’s Perfect Day
March 11, 2019 3:43 pm Leave your thoughtsIf winter would end, that would be great. I’m planning my Perfect Day for March and it requires winter to... View Article
Saw-Whet Owl Banding
November 2, 2018 8:30 pm Leave your thoughtsSaw-whet owl (NSWO) migration is occurring and a banding station will be in place at Valley Falls State Park. Joey... View Article
My Marion Bucket List: Fall
September 17, 2018 12:09 pm Leave your thoughtsAnd just like that, summer is over. In a mere four days, it’s officially fall! Aside from pumpkin spice lattes... View Article
8 Of The Coolest Hidden Gems Found In Marion
August 30, 2018 10:30 am Leave your thoughtsEven at the end of summer, travelers are traveling and visitors are visiting. This morning, I welcomed to the Visitor... View Article
Valley Falls Waterfall Clinic
August 19, 2018 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsThe clinic organized by Rocky Mountain Kayak will instruct kayakers on how to prepare for the whitewater experience of these Class... View Article
AACA Antique Car Show at Valley Falls
August 12, 2018 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsEnjoy Sunday fun at Valley Falls State Park and see antique cars, street rods, and custom automobiles. Free and open... View Article
Get Outside in Marion County
July 9, 2018 10:09 am Leave your thoughtsSummertime in Marion is as perfect as Appalachian fun can get. All you have to do is get outside in... View Article
How to Hipster in Marion County
June 11, 2018 2:08 pm 2 CommentsBeing hipster has been the cool, new thing for a while now and the novelty has yet to wear off.... View Article
How to Travel: 4 Steps to Planning Your Next WV Getaway
April 9, 2018 10:51 am Leave your thoughtsIt’s spring time, which means we can finally do stuff. Stuff that doesn’t require two pairs of socks, boots, long... View Article
8 Ways to Celebrate Spring in Marion
March 25, 2018 7:08 am Leave your thoughtsSpringtime in Marion County calls for a celebration! Lucky for you, there’s plenty of fun to go around. ... View Article
West Virginia Wedding Season
March 21, 2018 12:04 pm Leave your thoughtsAs the sun ends the day a little later in the evenings, we all start to realize the beautiful season... View Article
Wild and Wonderful Health and Beauty
March 12, 2018 10:26 am Leave your thoughtsSome say beauty is only skin deep while others contend that it emanates from the inside out. Health experts would... View Article
Spring Events in Marion County!
March 6, 2018 9:37 am Leave your thoughtsSpring is starting to show! Head this way for early spring events, adventures, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and more! Early... View Article
Welcome In The New Year In Marion County
December 20, 2017 11:47 am Leave your thoughtsHappy New Year! Join us as we launch 2018 with entertaining activities and resolutions. New Year’s Eve at... View Article
It’s ALMOST the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Marion County
November 1, 2017 10:22 am Leave your thoughtsFrom paint-your-own pottery activities to owl banding, Marion County has many ways to celebrate the brisk, refreshing month of November.... View Article
A Visit to Fairmont in the Fall
October 17, 2017 12:41 pm Leave your thoughtsThis morning, I welcomed a couple visiting from the eastern panhandle. I asked what brought them to Fairmont. The answer,... View Article
Fall in the Friendly City
August 22, 2017 3:23 pm Leave your thoughtsThe hallmark of autumn is the changing colors of the leaves. We may not be quite there yet, but soon... View Article
November Is Filled With Upbeat Music, Patriotic Events And Christmas Merriment
October 31, 2016 7:34 am Leave your thoughtsWinter is coming, but Marion County keeps November warm with upbeat music, patriotic events and Christmas merriment. Upcoming... View Article
Saw Whet Owl Banding @ Valley Falls
October 26, 2016 7:35 am Leave your thoughtsThe only thing cuter than Owl is… . . . perhaps, THIS owl! A really... View Article
11 Autumn Adventures in Marion County
August 25, 2016 10:29 am Leave your thoughtsJoin us for car shows, mud bogs, disc golf and lots of live music! Fun at the fort Try your... View Article
Tackle the Wild and Wonderful Waters of Marion County
March 10, 2015 1:09 pm Leave your thoughtsExplore the wild and wonderful that makes West Virginia almost heaven. Whether you are a local or just passing through,... View Article
Valley Falls Challenge and Enduro Race
August 12, 2014 2:11 pm Leave your thoughtsIt’s no surprise to Mountaineers that the Mountain State would be an ideal place for mountain biking, which it is!... View Article
September 18, 2012
September 18, 2012 12:33 pm Leave your thoughts8 Things You Don’t Want to Miss This Fall in Marion County September 22 may signal the start of the... View Article