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Join Joey Herron as he guides you through the park to see some spectacular birds during the fall migration. This will be a great time spot some birds that are not often seen in our location. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
Watch some of the best blacksmiths in North Central West Virginia apply their skills. There will be demonstrations throughout the day on many aspects of traditional and modern blacksmithing. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors (60+) $4 children (6 – 12) FREE for PFMF members Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Wednesday morning bird walk. Renowned birder Joey Herron will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Free to the public.
Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Renowned birder Joey Herron will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Free to the public.
Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Renowned birder Joey Herron will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Free to the public.
Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Renowned birder Joey Herron will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Free to the public.
Come out and enjoy the day welcoming the return of the Wood Ducks to Pricketts Fort State Park. There will be opportunities to take photographs of the many species of birds and wildlife the park has to offer, so bring your camera, binoculars, or spotting scope with a snack and a folding chair to witness... View Article
The 19th Annual Run to Read Half Marathon begins at 1 pm, with race day registration at 11:30 am. The course is a 1% grade, starting on the paved MCPARC Trail and running through the Meredith Tunnel before returning to Pricketts Fort. The second section will be run on the Mon River Trail, and the... View Article
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Renowned birder Joey Herron will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Renowned birder Joey Herron will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Renowned birder Joey Herron will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Renowned birder Joey Herron will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Please wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
Join Joey Herron as he welcomes the return of wood ducks to Pricketts Fort State Park.
The 18th Annual Run to Read Half Marathon begins at 1 pm, with race day registration at 11:30 am. The course is a 1% grade, starting on the paved MCPARC Trail and running through the Meredith tunnel before returning to Pricketts Fort. The second section will be run on the Mon River Trail, and the... View Article
How would you like to try your hand at blacksmithing? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person, and participants must be age 16 and older. One person per session. Please register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up... View Article
How would you like to try your hand at blacksmithing? Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters. One-hour sessions are $20 per person, and participants must be age 16 and older. One person per session. Please register by contacting the Foundation Office at 304.363.3030 to set up... View Article
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. The staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. The staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. The staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Join Joey Herron to welcome the return of the Wood Ducks to Pricketts Fort State Park. There will be opportunities to take photographs of the many species of birds and wildlife the park has to offer, so bring your camera, binoculars, or spotting scope with a snack and folding chair to witness the return of... View Article
The 17th Annual Run to Read Half Marathon begins at 1 pm with race day registration at 11:30 am. The course is a 1% grade, starting on the paved MCPARC Trail and running through the Meredith tunnel before going back to Pricketts Fort. The second section will be run on the Mon River Trail, and... View Article
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. The staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. The staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. The staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Join Joey Herron to welcome the return of the Wood Ducks to Pricketts Fort State Park. There will be opportunities to take photographs of the many species of birds and wildlife the park has to offer, so bring your camera, binoculars, or spotting scope with a snack and folding chair to witness the return of... View Article
Literacy Volunteers of Marion County is once again hosting their annual half marathon at Pricketts Fort State Park. The course begins on the McTrail/Mon River Trail trailhead. Double out and back on 2 rail trails. The first section is about 5 miles long, is paved, and goes through the historic restored Meredith Tunnel. The second... View Article
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Wear clothes appropriate for walking and bring binoculars. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
The Fairmont State University Women’s Cross Country team is planning the 3rd Annual Fighting Falcon 5K. The race will take place on the MonRiver Rail Trail starting and finishing at Pricketts Fort. There will be 2 races; a 1K kid’s race ages 10 and under and a 5K run/walk for all ages. There will be... View Article
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Wear clothes appropriate for walking and bring binoculars. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Wear clothes appropriate for walking and bring binoculars. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Welcome the return of the Wood Duck to Pricketts Fort State Park with Joey Herron. There will also be opportunities to photograph many of the other bird species and wildlife at the park so bring your camera & binoculars along with a snack and folding chair. Learn more about Pricketts Fort here.
Kick-off the new year - heck, the new decade - with the 15th Annual Literacy Volunteers Run to Read Half Marathon. This is a USATF certified course and sanctioned event. Registration begins at 11:30 am at the Educational Annex at Pricketts Fort State Park.
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