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The region is home to
four of West Virginia's most famous recreational streams;
The beautiful, unspoiled stretch of the mighty Ohio River. One of America's most bountiful game fish streams the Little Kanawha River. The meandering, primtive Hughes River A creek in name only,nearly 100 miles of natural beauty known as Middle Island Creek. |
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Your West Virginia Country Home Come Find What You’ve Been Looking For Make Four Rivers your country home for a day, a weekend or an entire vacation. You’ll find us easy to reach…..but so hard to leave behind! For more information about the
The Four Rivers Region brings together all the unspoiled beauty, unique attractions, genuine charm and relaxed atmosphere country home can offer. Visit our historic small town neighborhood. Enjoy the charm and personal service of a Victorian Era Inn or Bed and Breakfast. Get close and personal with wildlife at one of our State Parks or discover West Virginia’s only National Wildlife Refuge. Shop for authenic handcrafted treasures at our craft outlets, workshops and festivals. Hike or bike miles of wooded countryside, through tunnels, over streams and down former railriad main streets along one of America’s newest and most historic rail trails. Boat, swim or fish in our unspoiled rivers and streams. Find the sportsman’s trophy of a lifetime in
our Public Hunting and Fishing Areas. Or simply drive along one of our
scenic Byways and be surrounded by the best nature has to offer, in any
season.
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*Belmomt
Willow Island Motel, WV Rt. 2 Belmont, Daily
and weekly
rates. 12 units, individual heat and A/C.
1-304-665-2418
*Burning Springs
Burning Springs Bed and Breakfast, WV Rt
5 at Burning
Springs on the Little Kanawha Scenic Byway between
Elizabeth and Grantsville. Converted historic road-side
inn.
Open year-round. Full breakfast included; lunch, dinner
upon request. Central heat and A/C 1-304-275-6699.
*Cairo
Bias Farm Bed and Breakfast, RR1, Box 284A, Cairo.
Comfortable and private accomadations in restored
historic 1800’s log farm house. Wood burning fireplace,
hiking trails, two private catch and release fishing lakes.
1-304-643-4517
Hilltop Manor Bed and Breakfast, Cairo. Open year round,
full breakfast, king and queen size beds, central heat & A/C.
1-304-628-3711
North Bend Lodge, North Bend State Park, Cairo. 29
lodge rooms with private baths, restaurant & meeting room,
gift shop, 8 deluxe cabins open year round.1-304-643-2931
*Glenville
Conrad Motel, 100 Conrad Court, downtown Glenville. 38
units with private baths. 1-304-462-7316
FriendSheep Farm Bed and Breakfast, Orlando (near
Glenville).
*Harrisville
The Heritage Inn, 315 East Main St., Harrisville. Restored
circa 1926 inn and authenic 1920’s-30’s period furnishings
6 rooms and suites. Available kitchenettes. Modern private
baths. 1-304-643-2938 Toll free 1-800-528-7944
North Bend Pines Bed and Breakfast, 1005 West Main St.,
Harrisville 1-304-643-2102
Apple Alley’s Bed & Breakfast, 500 East main St.,
Harrisville
1-304-643-2272
*Paden City
Economy Sleep Motel, WV Rt. 2 Paden City, 8 guest rooms.
1-304-337-8558
*St Mary’s
St Mary’s Motel, WV Rt. 2, 216 Third St., St Mary’s Swimming
pool, 22 units with private baths. 1-304-684-2233
*Sistersville
The Wells Inn, 316 Charles St. Sistersville. Built in
894 and
listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this Victorian
Era hotel features antique furnishings, mahogany, walnut, brass,
leaded glass and marble fixtures. Two dining rooms and lounge,
more than 30 Victorian decorated guest rooms and suites,
conference facilities.1-304-652-1312
*Lewis County
Whisper Mountain, Located 6 miles from Stonewall Jackson
Lake
in Lewis County, WV Hunters are welcome, cabins are available for rent,
open all year-round. A quiet family campground, something for the whole
family to enjoy Feature electric and water hookups, tent sites, full
hookups,
hot showers, swimming pool, sports court with basketball, hiking, trails,
cabins, trailer and boat storage, and seasonal and permanent sites
available.
Features a country store with ice cream and candy, handmade crafts,
souvenirs, ice and firewood, many extra goodies for the whole family.
A picnic pavilion is available for rental for your family reunion,
or gathering.
For more information and reservations call 1-304-452-8847
*Cairo
North Bend State Park, 80 campsites, 45 full electric,
bathhouse,
dumping station. Open last weekend in April through October 31.
1-304-643-2931.
*Elizabeth
Well’s Lock Park, off WV Rt. 14 on Wells Lock Rd., near
Elizabeth. Primitive camping. (SEE PARKS).
*Glenville
Gilmer County Recreation Area, Glenville, RV and standard
camp sites. (SEE PARKS). 1-304-462-5650.
Cedar Creek State Park, 48 campsites, 35 full electric,
bathhouse,
dumping station, camp store. Open last weekend in April through
October 31. 1-304-462-7158.
*Grantsville
Calhoun County Park, WV Rt. 16, 3 miles south of Grantsville,
R.V. and standard camp sites. (SEE PARKS)
*Middlebourne
Camp Copperhead, Indian Creek Rd., 1 mile off WV 18 at
Blue
near Middle Island Creek public access. R.V. and standard sites.
Conaway Lake Public Fishing Area, Conaway Rd., off
WV
18 Alma. Full R.V. hook-uos, dumping station, tent camping.
Comfort facilitus. All sites lakeside
Tyler County Fairgrounds, WV Rt. 18 south of Middlebourne
R.V. hook-ups, sanitary facilities dumping station. Sites
available alingside Middle Island Creek. 1-304-758-2660
*St. Marys
Pleasants County Park, 605 Cherry St., St. Marys. Tent
camping
with electrical hook-ups available. (SEE PARKS) 1-304-684-7525
Island Marine Campground, Middle (Ingram’s) Island Ohio
Riverside sites, bridge access, boat docks, fuel,, full electric hook-ups.
*Sistersville
Eckels Campground, WV Rt. 2, 1 mile south of Sistersville.
Ohio Riverside R.V. camping. Full water, sewer, electric hook-ups,
boat dock, water side boat refuling facilities. Daily, weekend, weekly
and seasonal rentals. 1-304-652-4101
*Elizabeth
The Beauchamp-Newman Museum, Court St., Elizabeth.
Permanent exhibits of personal artifacts and historical documents
and photographs dealing early settlement, Civil War and oil boom
periods. Housed in the historic home of one of the community’s
founding families. Open Christmas Season, major holidays and
by appointment through the Wirt County Historical Society.
*St Marys
Pleasants County Museum, Pleasants County Park, 605
Cherry St., St. Marys. Operated by the Pleasants County
Historical Society, the museum displays permanent exhibits
featuring historical artifacts, documents and photographs
dealing early settlement, railroad history and oil boom periods.
Housed in the historic home of one of the community’sfounding
families. Open daily except major holidays.1-304-684-7525
*Sistersville
The Townhouse Gallery, 718 Main St., Sistersville.
Permanent touring and juried art exhibits arre on display in
this meticulously restored Queen Anne Victorian Home.
Original artwork and limited edition prints offered for
sale. Workshops and seminars are offered by
professional artists in areas ranging from traditional crafts
to oil paintings and sculpture. Open Wed. – Fri. 10am –2pm
Sat & Sun 1-5pm. 1-304-652-1214
*Cairo/Ellensboro
Rail Trail Tunnels, North Bend Rail Trail. Built as a
main line
of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad during the pre-Civil War period,
the rail bed bow serves as a hiking and biking trail. The rail tunnels
are a major feature of the developing rail trail and serves as a testament
to this inportant and historic American engineering feat.
*Elizabeth
Wells Lock and Dam, Wells Lock Park, off WV Rt. 14 on
Wells
Lock Rd. near Elizabeth. Site of the sole remaining functional dam
and remnants of the navigational locks built in the 1800’s to facilitate
commercial traffic on the Little Kanawha River.
Ruble Log Church, off WV Rt, 5 on Chestnut Run Road near
Elizabeth. Built in 1835 of hand-hewn logs. One of the oldest churches
in West Virginia still hosting regular church services.
*Glenville.
Job’s Temple, WV Rt. 5 on the Little Kanawha Scenic Byway
between Grantsville and Glenville. One of the oldest church
structures remaining in West Virginia , this restored log church
continues to periodically host church services.
*Pennsboro
The Oldest Stone House, 300 Myles Ave., Pennsboro. A
museum housing early Ritchie County artifacts, the house dates
from the early 1800’s, originally serving as a Stagecoach Stop
and Inn on one of America’s first turnpikes.Open during the
Country Roads festival on Labor Day Weekend, during the
Railroad Exhibit the last Saturday in June and by appointment
1-304-643-2738 or 1-304-659-2513.
*Sistersville
Sistersville National Historical District, Sistersville.
A ten
square block area of historic homes, government and commercial
structures listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
Self-guided walking tour information is available through The
Wells Inn and Townhouse Gallery, Sistersville.
*St. Marys
The Creal House, Creal St., St marys. Listed on the National
register of historic Places, the Federal-style brick house is among
the town’s oldest remaining buildings. Adjacent to the historic
Ohio River ferry landing, the house presently serves as the Masonic
Lodge. Tours are available by pre-arrangement.
Adena Burial Mound, WV Rt. 2 North, St. Marys, A prime
example of the hundreds of ancient Adena Culture burial mounds
which once dotted the Ohio River Valley, this site is adjacent to
Town & Country Scenic Byway and is listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.
*Arts
& Crafts Outlets/Workshops
*Auburn
Mark English Wooden Utensils, Rt. 1, Box 11, WV Rt. 74,
Auburn. Functional and decorative kitchen uensils hand
fashioned using traditional mountain techniques.
*Chloe
McColley Basketry Studio, Chloe. Traditional materials
including white oak and hand crafting techniques have
placed this studio’s products in high demand throughout
the U.S.
*Cairo
Country Cabin Crafts, Rt. 1, Box 41B, Cairo. A wide
selection of traditional craft items. 1-304-628-3300
*Glenville
Crafters In The Glen, Glenville. A cooperative of area
crafters, the traditional mountain craft outlet is open daily
and offers an outstanding variety of handcrafted items,
from quilts and pottery to metal sculptures and musical
instruments. 1-304-462-8819
Mt. Topper Crafts, Main Street, Glenville. Locally crafted
items and trading cards.
Log Cabin Crafts, U.S. Rt. 33 etter Gap, 1-304-462-6341
Bonnet Run Basketry, U.S. Rt. 33 and U.S. 119, near
Glenville. 1-304-462-7638
*Grantsville
Creative Ceramics, WV Rt. 5 near Glenville, 1-304-462-6883
*Harrisville
Country Cousins Crafts, 119 South Penn Ave., Harrisville.
Offering craft items customized with calligraphy and color
to fit your décor. Open daily, 1-304-643-2946.
His & Her Corner, 201 East Main St., Harrisville.
Locally
produced crafts including quilts, Christmas decorations
and decorative items. 1-304-643-2455
Lucie’s Creations, 313 West main St., Harrisville. Hand-
fashioned dolls are the specially. Open daily. 1-304-643-2190.
Pine Hill Pottery, Rt. 2 Box 6AA, Harrisville. Hand-made
traditional and contemporary pottery. 1-304-643-2583.
*Linn
Linn Potery, WV Rt. 47, near Linn. 1-304-462-7709
*St Marys
Country Colors, 413 Second St., downtown St Marys. Art
classes including tole painting, as well as locally produced
artwork for sale. Open daily. 1-304-684-3029.
Zepora’s Quilt Shop, 116 Lafayette St., St. Marys. Classes
in traditional quilt making. Hand-stitched original designs
on sale. Open daily. 1-304-652-2225
*Sistersville
Damron’s Glass Engraving, 490 Riverside Drive, Sistersville
Stock and custom engraved crystal decorative glassware
commemoratives. Open daily 1-304-652-2471
*Outlet
Shopping/Glass Factories & Tours
*Ellensboro
Mid-Atlantic Glass, Old U.S. Rt. 50, Ellensboro. One
of West
Virginia's oldest glass factories specializing in hand blown glass.
Factory hours Monday -Friday. Gift shop open weekdays 8am -
5pm, Sat. 9am - 3pm. Bus tours welcome. 1-304-869-3351
West Virginia Glass Specialties, Old U.S. Rt. 50 &
WV Rt. 16,
PO Box 45, Ellensboro. Specializing in glassware decorating.
Factory and gift shop. Open weekdays 7am - 4pm. 1-304-869-3374
CAS Art Glass, Old US Rt. 50, Ellensboro. Decorative hand
made
glassware. Open daily 1-304-869-3336
*Harrisville
The Harrisville Apparel factory Outlet, Virgiinia St.,
Harriesville.
Quality Women's Fashions, Women's Sportwear factory outlet.
1-304-643-4939
Hodge Apparel Outlet, WV Rt. 16, Harrisvlle. Quality women's
fashions. Open daily 1-304-643-2300
*Pennsboro
Davis Hand-Cut Glassware, 142 Collins Ave., Pennsboro.
Hand
cut crystal factory and gift shop. Open daily 1-304-659-2537
*Sistersville
Damron's Glass Engraving, 490 Riverside Dr., Sistersville.
Stock
and custom engraved crystal decorative glassware/commemorative.
Open daily 1-304-652-2471.
*Friendly
The Lilac Door Antiques, WV Rt. 2, Friendly. Bursting
with
a wide variety of antiques and collectables, ranging from rare
antique furnishing to unique collectables. Open by appointment
1-304-652-2145
*Glenville
Trash and Treasure Flea Market, Main Street, Glenville
*Harrisville
Ben & Bob’s Antique and Souvenir Shop, 112 East Main
St. Harrisville. A unique selection of antique and contemporary
collectables. 1-304-643-2977
*St. Marys
Bill’s Antiques and Collectibles, WV rt. 2 & Rt.
16, St. Marys
A wide selection of antique furnishings, collectibles and curios.
Open Monday-Saturday
Rusty Rails Antique Mall, 305 2nd. St. St. Marys. A wide
variety
of antiques including collectibles and furnishings. Booth space
available to dealers. Open Monday- Saturday 10-6, Sunday noon-6
1-304-684-3109
*Sistersville
Essof’s Antiques and Collectibles, 720 Wells St. downtown
Sistersville. Antique glassware, tools & implements, furnishings,
fixtures and commercial memorabilia. Open daily.
*Belmont
Belmont Park, WV Rt. 2, Belmont. game courts, ball fields,
picnic shelter and sites. Adjacent to Pleasants County Middle
School and indoor swimming pool. 1-304-684-7525.
*Cairo
North Bend State Park, WV Rt. 31 near Cairo. 1,405 acres.
29 Room Lodge with Restaurant and meetings room. Gift Shop
25 deluxe cottages. Tent and Rv camping, swimming pool and
bathhouse, minature golf, tennie, game courts, boat rentals,
playgorund, hikinh trails, fishing, picnicking, year-round nature
recreation programs, amphitheater, handicapped playground and
interpretive trail. 1-304-643-2931
North Bend Rail Trail, Cairo. The nation’s longest linear
state
park at more than 80 miles. Hiking and biking on former main
line road bed of Baltimore & Ohio Railroad managed by North
Bend State Park. 1-304-643-2931
*Elizabeth
Sportsman’s Park, WV Rt. 14, Elizabeth. Riverside park
featuring the shelters, game courts, boating access, tennis,
swimming pool, ¼ mi. walking trail, amphitheater.
Wells Lock Park, off Rt. 14 on Wells Lock Rd. near
Elizabeth. Historic navigational lock and dam, fishing,
public stream canoe and kayak access, picnic shelter,
primitive camping.
*Glenville
Cedar Creek State Park, U.S. Rt. 33 near Glenville. 2,443
acres. Tent and RV camping, swimming pool and bathhouse,
minature golf, tennis, game courts, boat rentals, playground,
hiking trails, fishing, picnicking, seasonal nature/recreation
programs. 1-304-462-7158.
Gilmer County Recreational Area, Glenville. 200 acre park
featuring public shooting range, 9 hole golf course and driving
range, camp sites, swimming pool and bathhouse, meeting/
conference center. 1-304-462-5650.
*Grantsville
Calhoun County Park, WV Rt. 16 3 milessouth of Grantsville.
9 hole golf course, picnic shelters and sites, meeting center,
playground, ball fields, game courts and camp sites.
Grantsville Town Park, Grantsville. Riverside park with
swimming pool, tennis courts, playground and picnic shelters.
*Harrisville
Harrisville Municipal Park, Harrisville. Lighted tennis
courts, basketball, horseshoe courts, picnicking, playground.
1-304-643-45545.
*Middlebourne
Middlebourne Town Park, Middlebourne. Playground,
picnic shelter, ball fields, tennis, game courts.
*St. Marys
Pleasants County park, 605 Cherry St., St Marys. Swimming
pool and bathhouse, playground, picnic sites and shelters, ball
courts, amphitheater. 1-304-684-7525
*Sistersville
Sistersville City Park, McCoy Ave., Sistersville.
Swimming pool and bathhouse, playground, Ohio Riverside
picnicking ans shelters, ball fields, tennis, game courts.
1-304-652-6361.
*Hiking/Biking/Equestrian
Trails/Rentals
*Cairo
Hiking and biking on North Bend Rail Trail, Cairo. A
segment of the coast to coast American Discovery Trail, this
former B&O Railroad main line travels through historic tunnels,
over bridges and serves as the main street of quaint towns.
Country Trails Bikes, Inc. Main Street, P.O. Box 352,
Cairo
Bike rentals, sales and service. Open 10 am- 8 pm, closed
Mondays. 1-304-628-3100
*Ellenboro
The Way Station, P.O. Box 177, Ellenboro. Offering guided
trail rides on horseback along North Bend Rail Trail. Overnight
trail rides available. Operating Memorial Day through Labor Day
1-304-869-3138
*Gilmer County
Little Kanawha Trail Riders Association. Is a small organized
riding club located in central West Virginia, Glenville, Gilmer County.
It has approximately 80 members from all over the state and nearby
states. There are seven (7) scheduled rides beginning in April and
ending in October. Each trail ride hosted by different club members.
The scheduled rides, location and host can be viewed at web site
http://www.rtol.net/fmoore
Phone #1-304-462-8724 or e-mail
Fred Moore at fmoore@rtol.net.
*Elkview
Elk River Boots & Saddle Club
Open Horse Show
Bluse Creek Show Grounds
Elkview, WV
Contact Willard Roberts 1-304-984-9154
*Winfield
W.Va Qtr. Horse Assoc.
AQHA Show & Futurity
Winfield Riding Club Arena
Winfield, Wva
Contact Sally Mullins, 1-304-372-9444
*Arnoldsburg
Molasses Festival Parade
Feature Horse Line up
Arnoldsburg, WV
Contact Norma Collins 1-304-655-7578
*Eleanor
Chemical Valley Racking Horse Assoc.
Horse Show
Putnam Co. Park
Eleanor, Wv
Contact Donna Casto –1-304-586-9254
*Borderland
Tug Valley Saddle Horse club
Horse Show
Rt. 119 (North of Williamson)
Borderland, WV
Contact Troy Carter1-304-475-5236
*Charles Town
Charles Town Races
Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Charles Town, Wv
Contact R. Watson 1-304-725-1535
*Webster Springs
Webster Co. Riding Club
Fun Show
Bakers Island
Webster Springs, WV
Contact Teresa McCoy 1-304-847-5623
*West Union
Crossed Sabers Stable & 2nd Wind Adoption
Little Brown Jug Trip
Kentucky Standardbred Sale Trip
Training Clinic
West Union, WV
For Schedule of events Contact Celeita Kramer 1-304-878-3532
*Sutton
Central WV riding Club
Open Horse Show
Holly Gray Park, Sutton WV
Trail Ride at Eugene Bollinger Farm, Sutton WV
Contact Karen Carr 1-304-364-8364
*Doddridge County
Jackson Co. Riding Club
Trail Rides
Snowbird Rd. Doddridge Co. Park
Doddridge Co. WV
Contact Barbara Adrian 1-304-873-2053
*Phillippi
Northern WV Quarter Horse Assoc.
Horse Show
Barbour Co. Fairgrounds
Phillippi, WV
Contact Kathy Sparks 1-304-592-0150
*Danville
Southern WV Horsemans Assoc.
Horse Show
Danville, Wv
Contact Scotty Cook 1-304-369-0751
*Lewisburg
Tahoe Farm Club
Down On The Farm Days
Belgian View Farm, Lewisburg, WV
Contact Bedford Hinkle 1-304-645-6593
*Eastern Panhandle
Eastern Panhandle Saddle Club
Open Fun Show
Eastern Panhandle Saddle Club Grounds
Contact Stacey Calhoun 1-304-540/668-6113
*Winfield
Kanawha Valley Horseman’s Assoc
Open Horse Show
Winfield Riding Club
Winfield, WV
Contact Jane Comer 1-304-756-3719
*Hughes River
Canoes, flat bottom, and inflatable boats are the craft
of
choice on this winding stream. Outstanding game fishing
and unspoiled scenery through isolated wooded valleys
make a trip on the Hughes and its main tributaries a
memorable outdoor experience.
*Little Kanawha River
Float trips are the fare on this meandering river via
canoe,
inflatable and fishing craft. Enjoy natural surroundings, or
outstanding warm water game fishing. Public stream access
at Elizabeth, Grantsville and Glenville.
*Middle Island Creek
A creek in name only, this stream is marked by long deep
pools spiced with runnable shallow rapids. Famous for its
abundance of game fish, it also offers excellent float trips.
Public access at St Marys, Arvilla and Blue.
*Ohio River
This most streatch of the Ohio River is a mecca for boaters.
Water ski, jet ski or cruise. Home to the Ohio River Islands
National Wildlife Range. Access at Paden City, Sistersville,
St. Marys and Belmont.
*Cairo
Cairo Dinner Theater, Cairo, 1930’s movie theater
converted to host stage performances. Call for schedule
of performances. 1-304-628-3586
*Glenville
Glenville State College Performaning Arts Center, Glenville
Call for schedule of performance. 1-304-462-7361
*Grantsville
Heartwood Dance Center, Grantsville. Call for schedule
of performance. 1-304-354-7874
*Arnoldsburg
Mollasses Festival, WV Rt. 16 and U.S. 33, Arnoldsburg.
Held each fall. Demonstrations in molasses making, traditional
crafts and foods.
*Burning Springs
Old fashioned days, Burning Springs. Held annually first
Saturday of October. Showcases Burning Springs’ historic
role in our nation’s oil and gas history.
*Cairo
Cairo Days, Cairo. Held annually in late August. Arts
and
crafts demonstrations and sales, historic exhibits, entertainment.
1-304-628-3705
North Bend rail Trail festival, North Bend State Park.
First
full weekend in June. Runs, walks, biking and equestrian events.
1-304-643-2500
Pioneer Days, Cairo. Third full weekend in October. The
lie
of American pioneers in the 1800’s is showcased. Country store,
demonstrations of cider and apple butter making, craft exhibits.
*Elizabeth
Wirt County Fair, off Rt. 14 at Camp Barbe near Elizabeth.
First full week in August. Highlights include noted entertainers,
ATV and motorcross events, noted entertainer, WV State
Volleyball Tournament. 1-304-275-4517
*Ellenboro
Ellenboro Glass Festival, Ellenboro. Second weekend in
July.
Handcrafted glass making is showcased. Demonstrations,
sales of hand made items, food and entertainment. Contact
P.O. Box 244, Ellenboro, WV 26346
*Glenville
Patchwork Fall Fest, Glenville. Held each fall to showcase
locally produced traditional crafts ranging from quilts to
metalwork. Demonstrations, workshops, entertainment and
food.
West Virginia State Follk Festival, Glenville. Annually,
third
weekend in June. Outstanding old time singers, musicians and
dancers. West Virginia’s foremost “Traditional Music” festival.
1-304-462-7361
*Arnoldsburg
Molasses Festival Parade
Feature Horse Line up
Arnoldsburg, WV
Contact Norma Collins 1-304-655-7578
*Grantsville
The West Virginia Wood Festival, downtown Grantsville.
A
celebration of traditional woodcrafts with demonstrations, craft
sales, foods, grand parade, timbering skills contests, entertainment.
*Harrisville
Hughes River Holidays, Harrisville. First full weekend
in August.
Crafts, foods, grand-parade, queen contest, entertainment.
1-304-643-4481
*Middlebourne
The Tyler County Fair, Tyler County Fairgrounds, WV Rt.
18
south of Middlebourne. First week in August. Livestock shows
and exhibits, craft displays, nightly entertainment, tractor pulls,
midway. 1-304-758-2660
Middle Island Harvest Festival, Tyler County Fairgrounds,
WV Rt. 18 south of Middlebourne. First weekend in October.
Demonstrations of traditional harvest food preparations,
entertainment. 1-304-758-2660.
Tyler County Blue Grass Festival, Held annually at the
Tyler
County Fairgrounds in April. 1-304-758-2437
*ST Marys
West Virginia Bass Festival, St Marys. Second weekend
in
June. Crafts, music, foods, two-day fishing tournament
featuring top cash prizes and bass fishing professionals. Nightly
entertainment. 1-304-684-7067
*Sistersville
The West Virginia Oil and Gas Festival, City Park, Sistersville.
Antiqye gas engines from turn-of-the-century oil fields, foods,
antiques, crafts exhibits and sales. grand parade, art exhibits and
contests, nightly entertainment, queen pagent, canoe races, track
and tractor mud bag. 1-304-652-3671 or 1-304-652-2929
*Milton
WV Pumpkin Festival, Fun Show
WV Pumpkin Park
Milton, WV
Contact Mark Cooper 1-304-743-1142
*West Virginia State Parks
Cabin and Cottage Rentals
Fall discounts on cabin and cottage rentals available at WV
State Parks. get away from it all while taking advantage of a
midweek special fall and cabin and cottage package in the
natural surroundings of many of West Virginia state parks.
Cabin rentals are for Sunday through Thursday nights, beginning
Aug. 31 2000, through Oct 1, 2000. The special discount package
include:a 20% discount on cabin/cottage prices. 10% off coupon for
a future state park over nights, off season visit. All cabins/cottage
are completely furnished and equipped for house keeping – Enjoy
free game court usage and many miles of hiking trails.
For more info or to make reservations call toll free 1-800-2255 992
*Cedar Creek
Off U.S. Rt. 33, near Glenville. Smallmouth bass and
largemouth bass crappie, catfish
*Glenville
Little Kanawha Trading Post
319 West Main Street, Glenville, WV
(Located next to Ramsey Petroleum)
Like the trading posts of the old West they sell merchandise,
also buy, trade, and pawn for it. Complete Line of Hunting,
Fishing, Archery, Black Powder, Reloading Supplies, Paint Ball,
Indian Jewely, Camping Supplies, Martial Arts Supplies.
Contact Van Ramsey or Manager Brian Kennedy
1-304-462-4725
*French Creek
Major Embayment of Ohio River with public access site
two miles south of St. Marys on WV Rt. 2. Stripped,
largemouth and smallmouth, hybrid and white bass, walleye,
northern pike, souger, freshwater drum, channel and flathead
catfish.
*Hughes River
Scenic fishing for muskie, spotted bass, small mouth
bass,
channel and flathead catfish rock bass and bluegill.
Hughes River Public Hunting and Fishing Area
Access by WV Rt. 53 near Elizabeth, WV Rt. 47 or Ritchie
County Rd. 11 or Petroleum. 10,000 acres of forested hills
and valleys populated by whitetail deer, ruffled grouse, wild
turkey, squirrel and rabbit.
Jeff Roberts’ Fishing Ponds
WV Rt. 5, Glenville. Fun fishing experiencein well- stocked
and easily accessible fishing ponds.Located near Little
Kanawha Byway (WV Rt. 5)
The Jug Piblic Hunting and Fishing Area
1,772 acres on and near Middle Island Creek southeast of
Middlebourne along Town and Country Scenic Byway
(WV Rt. 18). Excellent warm water game fishing, including
bass and muskie. Hunting for whitetail deer, ruffled grouse,
wild turkey, squirrel and rabbit.
*Leading Creek
Off U.S. Rt. 33, near Glenville. Smallmouth and largemouth
bass, crappie, catfish.
*Middle Island Creek
Along with the Little Kanawha River, one of the nation’s
most
storied muskiestreams. Also home to excellent bass, catfish,
crappie and bluegill fishing.
*Ohio River
Becoming one of the nation’s premier bass streams. Home
to
more than 20 game fish species, including stripped, largemouth,
smallmouth, hybrid and white bass, walleye, northern pike, sauger,
freshwater drum, channel and flathead catfish.
Ritchie Mines Public Hunting and Fishing
1,800 acres of woodlands accessible from V Rt. 53 near
Elizabeth, Ritchie County Rd. 17/4 or V Rt. 47 at Macfarlan.
Abundant whitetail deer, ruffled grouse, wild turkey, squirrel,
and rabbit.
Tracey Lake & Reservoir Area
11- acre impoundment 3 miles northwest of Pennsboro.
Stocked with trout each January and March. small boat
launching ramp (electric motors only). Bluegill, catfish,
largemouth bass.
Willow Island Locks and Dam
On WV Rt. 2 five miles south of St. Marys on the Ohio River.
Public access to swift waters below the dam. Outstanding shore
fishing for all river game species. Public parking adjacent to
fishing area.
*Elizabeth
Palestine State Fish Hatchery, Palestine, West Virginia’s
major
warm water fish hatchery – muskie, paddlefish, bass, northern pike,
walleye and sauger. Tours available year around. 1-304-275-6531
*Gilmer County
Jones Cabin Run Vineyard,, Gilmer Co. Rt. 20 off WV Rt.
5
(Little Kanawha Byway) to 3 mile north of Tanner on Jones
Cabin Run Rd. 1-304-462-5450
*Harrisville
Berdine’s Variety Store, 106 North Court St., Harrisville,
West Virginia’s oldest remaining five and dime, this 85 year
old shop features pressed tin ceilings, solid oak cabinetry and
glass bins filled with unique toys, bulk candy and practical
items. 1-304-643-2217
*Paden City/St. Marys/Sistersville
Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Eight Ohio
River islands in Tyler and Pleasants Counties dedicated to
preserving the unique habitat and wildlife of the Ohio River
Valley. Nesting sites for great blue heron, green heron, osprey,
ducks, geese, kingfishers and non-aquatic birds. Home to
beaver, muskrat, deer and other small mammals, rare plant life
more than 20 fish varieties and endangered fresh water mussel
species. day use access. 1-304-422-0752
*St. Marys
Downtown St. Marys Rail line, An American oddity,
with the main Chessie System railroad line running down
the middle of the town’s main business street. Trains stop
downtown traffic several times daily and special passenger
excursion trains visit on designated weekends each Fall.
*Sistersville
Sistersville Ferry. Riverside Drive, Sistersville. Only
operating ferry boat remaining on the upper Ohio River.
Carries vehicles and pedestrians from Sistersville to Fly,
Ohio (WV Rts. 2& 18 to Ohio Rt.7). Observation platform
offers outstanding scenic view of river and surrounding valley.
Open spring, summer, and fall months, Christmas holidays
from 6 am until 6 pm.
*Elizabeth
Starvation Point Motorcross, Elizabeth. Major motorcross
events featuring top cash prizes draw competitors from
throughout the southeast and midwest to this challenging
course. 1-304-275-3035
*Glenville
Glenville State College, NAIA Division I and NCAA Division
II Football and Basketball. 1-304-462-7361
*Middlebourne
Tyler County Speedway, WV Rt. 18 at Tyler County Fairgrounds.
Summer season features late model dirt track competition.
1-304-758-2660
*Pennsboro
Pennsboro Speedway, U.S. Rt. 50, Pennsboro. late model
stock
car racing on dirt oval. Host of two of the richest late model car
dirt track races in the world. The hillbilly 100 (Sunday before
Labor Day) and the Dirt Track World Championship (third
weekend in October) 1-304-659-2976
*Elizabeth
Camp Barber/Wirt County 4-H Grounds, off WV Rt. 14,
near Elizabeth. Rustic cabins, pavilion, bridle ring. Available
for reunions, gatherings, company picnics and conferences.
Adjacent to Little Kanawha River.
*Grantsville
Calhoun County Park, WV Rt. 16, three miles south of
Grantsville. Two-floor facility available for reunions , gatherings,
dances, company picnics and conferences. Modern kitchen
facilities and adjacent recreation.
*Glenville
Gilmer County Recreation Center, Glenville. Community/
conference center with modern kitchen/dining facilities.
Adjacent dormitory and cottage lodging on site. All park
recreational facilities available. Suitable for nature camps,
reunions, gatherings, dances, company picnics and conferences.
1-304-462-5650
*Middlebourne
Tyler County 4-H Camp, WV Rt. 18 near Middlebourne.
Meeting hall/conference building with modern kitchen/dining
facilities. Dormitories/showers/modern sanitary facilities on
site. Adjacent to Middle Island Creek. Suitable for nature
camps, reunions, gatherings, dances, company picnics and
conferences. 1-304-758-2101.
| First Baptist Church
217 E. Main St.,Glenville 1-304-462-7015 Glenville Community Church
Presbyterian Church
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Good Shephaerd Catholic Church
701 Mineral Rd., Glenville 1-304-462-7130 Episcopal Church
United Methodist Ministries
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| Capital:Charleston.
Population:1,822,000. Governor: Cecil Underwood (R, to Jan. 2001). Entered the Union:June 20, 1863. As the: 35th state. Motto: Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free). Nickname:Mountain State. Flower:Rhododendron. Bird:Cardinal. Song: West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home; The West Virginia Hills; and This is My West Virginia. |
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Other Helpful links:
WV State Main Page
(http://www.state.wv.us/)
The official home page of the State of West Virginia.
General
West Virginia Information (http://www.wvauditor.com/wvinfo/wvinfo.html)
A must see: great collection of text and pictures on the state's
capitol, flag and seal + link to great collection of text and pictures
on state symbols.
West Virginia in the
Civil War (http://www.wvcivilwar.com)
This site is dedicated to the honor and memory of Civil War soldiers,
sailors and marines of West Virginia. Includes links to historic sites
and lots of other information.
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