Nothing says spring quite like the arrival of ramps in the mountain highlands region of West Virginia. The ramp, a wild onion native to the Eastern United States and Canada, is known for its garlicky, pungent smell and early Spring appearance. Its unique flavor has made this foraged vegetable a staple ingredient in West Virginia kitchens and has inspired Appalachian cuisine for decades. Many West […]
March 2022, Issue No. 18 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER It’s Springtime in the Mountains The days are getting longer and warmer! Soon spring flowers will paint the mountains with bright colors. Events pick up as Randolph County’s communities celebrate the changing of the season. For upcoming March events, keep scrolling! Not only do activities increase, but we only have one […]