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This post was originally published on this siteDry Creek Music and Arts Festival: June 23-24 Tucked away in Greenbrier County in southeastern West Virginia is White Sulphur Springs – a destination that may be known to few but should be explored by all. It is home to a one-of-a-kind art scene, unique shops, delicious cuisine options and exciting attractions. Each year, this quaint downtown community plays host to a celebration of art, music, food and culture. An annual event that locals and tourists alike have come to anticipate and adore. The Dry Creek Music and Arts Festival is a full weekend of live music, art vendors, local food, spirits, brews and activities for the entire family. This year, the event kicks off with a New Orleans Style 2nd Line Parade from Gum Store Studios to the Main Stage at Big Draft Brewing. The nightly entertainment will continue Friday evening with a live performance from Dark Matters. This full-on, soul-grooving dance band consists of horns, organs, and profound voices. Appalachian Arts and Crafts The next day, Main Street will be closed to host some of the best regional artists and craftspeople as they display their paintings, jewelry, pottery, photography, woodworking, glassware

This post was originally published on this siteWhether you want to try a new hobby or are a seasoned disc golfer, West Virginia is home to an abundance of courses that will allow you to get competitive in the great outdoors. We’ve done the hard part for you and compiled this list of some of the greatest spots to frolf in Almost Heaven. 1. The Black Course This slightly hilly course in Moundsville was designed by Johnny Sias, a West Virginia native and Professional Disc Golf Association Hall of Fame inductee. Undertake all 18 holes at The Black Course, and you’ll cover about 9,114 feet—ensuring you’ll hit your daily step goal. Expect some long drives and lots of open air in a beautiful, peaceful setting. 2. Barboursville City Park Disc Golf Course This course in Barboursville, WV, is shorter than The Black Course, clocking in at just over 5,300 feet in length for 18 holes. The course is in the middle of a city park of the same name, that offers other recreational activities. To get to the course, park in the parking lot at Lake William and you’ll find the first tee just to the right beyond Shelter 8.

This post was originally published on this siteWhether you want to try a new hobby or are a seasoned disc golfer, West Virginia is home to an abundance of courses that will allow you to get competitive in the great outdoors. We’ve done the hard part for you and compiled this list of some of the greatest spots to frolf in Almost Heaven. 1. The Black Course This slightly hilly course in Moundsville was designed by Johnny Sias, a West Virginia native and Professional Disc Golf Association Hall of Fame inductee. Undertake all 18 holes at The Black Course, and you’ll cover about 9,114 feet—ensuring you’ll hit your daily step goal. Expect some long drives and lots of open air in a beautiful, peaceful setting. 2. Barboursville City Park Disc Golf Course This course in Barboursville, WV, is shorter than The Black Course, clocking in at just over 5,300 feet in length for 18 holes. The course is in the middle of a city park of the same name, that offers other recreational activities. To get to the course, park in the parking lot at Lake William and you’ll find the first tee just to the right beyond Shelter 8.

This post was originally published on this siteCraving a day on the water? Cool off on the water with a one-of-a-kind float trip on the Coal River. The Tour de Coal is an annual event organized by the Coal River Group with the goal of revitalizing the Coal Rivers and their communities. This annual flatwater float trip has grown into one of the nation’s largest and attracts thousands of paddlers from dozens of states to the area. Register for this summer’s Tour de Coal and experience a relaxing day on the beautiful Coal River at one of West Virginia’s most iconic events. This year’s Tour de Coal will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2023, and will begin in Tornado, WV, at 9:00 am and end after a 12-mile float in Saint Albans, WV, around 6:00 pm. Registration for this event is $30 (a charitable donation to the Coal River Group) and includes a t-shirt. For extra convenience on the day of, the Coal River Group allows kayak drop-offs on Friday, June 16, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for an additional $5. There is also a shuttle service that begins Saturday morning at 7:00 am that will run participants