Did you know Elkins-Randolph County is part of a National Heritage Area? National Heritage Areas (NHAs) are designated by Congress as significant places that focus on nationally important stories that celebrate our nation’s diverse heritage. Unlike national parks, National Heritage Areas are large lived-in landscapes. They are places where people live and work and because of this, efforts to conserve heritage are community driven. NHAs support […]
Summertime in the mountains doesn’t get any better than in Randolph County. As the Basecamp of the Monongahela National Forest and a biking epicenter, there are endless ways to spend the long summer days losing track of time on our trails and in our rivers. Spend a day discovering our small towns as you take a scenic driving tour around our county, or experience our heritage firsthand with […]
The higher elevations of West Virginia’s mountains provide the perfect escape from stifling summer temps. Beat the heat and retreat to the mountains of Randolph County, West Virginia. Book a stay in a riverside cabin or a full-amenity hotel and stay cool with our variety of summertime activities. Take advantage of our clear mountain waterways by casting your line and spending your time fishing at […]
June 2022, Issue No. 21 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER Summer in the Mountains Summertime in the mountains doesn’t get any better than in Randolph County. As the Basecamp of the Monongahela National Forest and a biking epicenter, there are endless ways to spend the long summer days losing track of time on our trails and in our rivers. Spend a day discovering our […]
After two years, the Ramps and Rail Festival came back to Elkins! The weather cooperated and we had a beautiful day filled with great live music, ramp themed food, and an array of local craft vendors. An estimated 2000 people attended the festival. The Elkins Depot Welcome Center volunteers and staff were kept busy selling t-shirts, raffle tickets, collecting votes and assisting guests in the […]
May 2022, Issue No. 20 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER Opening Season for Area Attractions As we finally move past the unpredictable spring snow falls in the mountains, many of our attractions open for the season. The Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre shows begin May 20th. You can book your tickets here! The Old Brick Playhouse is also putting on Little Shop of […]