Hosted by The Nature Conservancy and the West Virginia University Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative, the summit brought together leaders in tourism, conservation, recreation, entrepreneurship and community development from across the state. The event highlighted the continued growth and impact of West Virginia’s $2.1 billion outdoor recreation economy and celebrated the partnerships helping to strengthen it.
Pictured, front row, from left: PCHS teacher and Tourism Club sponsor Staci Dunn, Nature’s Mountain Classroom founder and director Tracey Valach, CVB Executive Director Chelsea Faulknier, PCHS students Ahna Valach and Rya Barlow, and CVB staff members Trisha Barb, Linda Adams, and Makinsey Poeppel. Second row, from left: PCHS students Riley Keffer and Gavin Doolittle, SHARC trail crew leads C.J. Peterson and Zen Clements, Erica Engquist, SHARC Backcountry Coordinator Charles Evans and PCHS student Gavin Jordan.
