Category: Compass
You can’t get there from here
Ken Springer Watoga Foundation Contributing Writer The first time I heard the words “Watoga State.
Stony Bottom Bluegrass Band ~ a family created by music
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer “Aw, Sookie!” If you’ve ever heard a booming bluegrass voice speak.
Spring into Spring at Watoga State Park
Laura Dean Bennett Staff Writer After a long winter, it’s finally time for Pocahontas Coun-ty’s.
Spring flourishes at Cranberry Mountain Nature Center
Laura Dean Bennett Staff Writer The Cranberry Nature Center is always a welcoming and a.
Fiddlin’ ~ it’s not just a waste of time
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Each year, in the hot days of August, thousands of musicians.
33rd Annual Great Greenbrier River Race ~ Saturday, April 27
Nothing says “Springtime in Pocahontas County” like the annual Great Greenbrier River Race. In its.
Seven Questions with…
1. Were you born in Pocahontas County? Yes. My family has lived in Pocahontas County.
The Appalachian Cat Head Biscuit
Cara Rose, Executive Director Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau What is it about biscuits?.
Keeping warm on a cold winter’s night
Laura Dean Bennett Staff Writer This is the time of year when the cold tries.
DOH snowplow drivers encourage ‘safety first’
Laura Dean Bennett Staff Writer “The best advice I can give drivers is just to.
Cass Company houses offer a cozy and historic stay
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer In 1901, Cass was founded as a company town by the.
Old Spruce Brewing opening this spring
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer When Lawrence Walkup came to Snowshoe Mountain Resort as Food and Beverage Director.
Seven Questions with…
1. Were you born in Pocahontas County? I was born here in Marlinton. I’ve lived.
Journey to Marlinton
Cara Rose, Executive Director Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau Every time I drive eastward.
‘It’s Your History’ ~ Signs record the past for the future
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Like many of the trails in Pocahontas County, the West Fork.
Stonecoal Campground ~ a secret slice of heaven
Suzanne Stewart Staff Writer Nestled in the mountains by the Shavers Fork of the Cheat.
Hiking the hills of Pocahontas County
Laura Dean Bennett Staff Writer As autumn paints our mountain vistas with the colors of.