August, 2021, Issue No. 11 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER Summer Isn’t Over Yet Make Randolph County, West Virginia your summer destination. Randolph County is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The Welcome Center has been busy welcoming visitors ready to get outside for this summer. The first month of the train operating went smoothly and we have enjoyed […]
July, 2021, Issue No. 10 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER Hello Summer! Tourism season is in full swing and we are seeing an increase in visitors to the Welcome Center. We are so glad to be welcoming more visitors and look forward to getting even busier in July with trains running from Elkins again. If you’re in the area and looking for […]
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER (304) 635-7803 | elkinsdepot.com | elkinsrandolphwv.com The Welcome Center has opened its doors! In mid-May the Welcome Center opened its doors to visitors after having operated out of a window for several months. We do ask that you please wear a mask while in the building. We are so excited to welcome guests inside again! Join Monongahela National Forest to Celebrate […]
May, 2021, Issue No. 8 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER Happy Spring! Events and live music are beginning to pick-up again! Check out our calendar for events happening around the county. Heritage Highlight: Discover the Civil War in Randolph County The West Virginia Civil War Trails program invites you to explore the sites of America’s Civil War. Here in Randolph County you can find […]
April, 2021, Issue No. 7 THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER (304) 635-7803 | elkinsdepot.com | elkinsrandolphwv.com Welcome Center Hours The Welcome Center has new hours! We will be open 7 days a week from 10am – 4pm. If you’re in town and looking for spring activity recommendations or have any questions, stop by, we’d love to see you! Looking for new ramp recipes? We […]
THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER (304) 635-7803 | elkinsdepot.com | elkinsrandolphwv.com Happy Ramp Season! Although we are disappointed that the 2021 Ramp and Rail Festival has been cancelled, we are looking forward to celebrating this local delicacy at the 12th Annual Ramps and Rail Festival on April 23, 2022. With or without the festival, the ramps will soon be ready to dig and prepare […]
February, 2021, Issue No. 5 THE ELKINS DEPOT DISPATCH THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER (304) 635-7803 | elkinsdepot.com | elkinsrandolphwv.com The Welcome Center has been off to a good start in 2021 Elkins and the surrounding area have gotten more snow than usual in the last two months. This is great news for all you skiers. It has also made for some great winter […]
January, 2021, Issue No. 4 THE ELKINS DEPOT DISPATCH THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER (304) 635-7803 | elkinsdepot.com | elkinsrandolphwv.com Happy New Year! 2020 is in the books and we are excited to welcome in 2021. There is a saying “every day may not be good but there is good in every day.” Reflecting on the year 2020 reminds us of that saying.” 2020 […]
December 2020, Issue No. 3 THE ELKINS DEPOT DISPATCH THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER (304) 635-7803 | elkinsdepot.com | elkinsrandolphwv.com Happy Holidays! Wishing you the best this holiday season and the coming year! Winter is upon us at the Depot and our volunteers will be waiting at the welcome window to point you and your fellow travelers to warm lodging and winter […]
November 2020, Issue No. 2 THE ELKINS DEPOT DISPATCH THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM THE ELKINS DEPOT WELCOME CENTER (304) 635-7803 | elkinsdepot.com | elkinsrandolphwv.com It’s already November and the morning walk to work is getting colder. The leaves have fallen at the Depot, but the color this year was stunning. We have also enjoyed the company of all the wonderful scarecrows in downtown Elkins. The […]