There are 100,000 less sheep in the state of West Virginia today than during the 1970’s. Now, there are 36,000 sheep in the state. The demand for synthetic fibers over wool for our clothes and blankets is one reason for the sharp decline. One man from Upshur County is about to hang up his shears. […]
The mascot of Hiawatha’s Country Store is definitely one of the most interesting sites along 219! Has anyone ever visited Hiawatha’s?
If you live around Marlinton, you’ve probably been to the post office countless times and noticed the murals hanging above the doors inside the lobby. Those murals represent a piece of history that goes well beyond the borders of Pocahontas County and are reflected in post offices and federal buildings around the country. While traveling […]
[cincopa A8MAwK7RFS2r] A small pungent bulb, similar to garlic or wild onions, known as ramps, is growing in shady hillsides along the Allegheny Mountains. Some people say the smell of ramps is repulsive, but others argue that this wild, edible food brings communities together. If you haven’t yet had your fill, this Saturday a ramp […]
Just outside of Elkins, along the Laurel Mountain Ridge, the first snowfall covered the trees, and ice coated the historic, and lovely mountain. The landscape of Laurel Mountain was changed this winter as four new windmills were installed just before one of the first snows. Americorps volunteer and photographer, Terry Hackney, visited the AES windmill […]
Youghiogheny Forest Colony It’s the year 1935. The Hemlock forest outside Aurora, WV is full of laughter, and music. Through the snowy trees a cabin is aglow, with about 12 people gathered inside. This was the Youghiogheny Forest Colony. Viola: Oh they had weird theories, like it was a camp of nudists, which it never […]
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