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Coal Towns Were Counting On Tourism For New Jobs. Then Coronavirus Hit.
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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On a recent sunny weekday, Bill Currey proudly walks among 30 neatly stacked, brightly colored plastic kayaks. Birds chirp merrily, and the soothing sounds of the meandering Coal River permeate the background — nature’s version of a white noise machine. For the tanned Currey, who also owns an industrial real estate company, being here, on… Read More
Ventures into the Little Cities of Black Diamonds
Secret labor meetings, mine disasters, millionaire owners, and immigrant connections. Join local guides for three-hour journeys into the history and culture of the coal-mining region of the Hocking Valley on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Each tour includes stops and “behind the scenes” excursions into local stories of Sunday and Monday Creek… Read More
Massive Soccer Tournament Set for This Weekend in W. Va.
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DUNBAR, W.Va. (AP) — The massive, second annual Friends of Coal Cup soccer tournament is set to kick off. The Kanawha County Commission says the games will start Friday evening and carry on into the weekend with 90 teams playing at the Shawnee Sports Complex in Dunbar, West Virginia. The matches are scheduled to bring… Read More
Elk Tours in West Virginia Draw Visitors from 8 Other States
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A West Virginia wildlife official says a monthlong series of fall tours to see elk drew visitors from eight other states. Chief Logan State Park naturalist Lauren Cole says that 227 people went on the sold-out tours in September and October. The elk were at the nearby Tomlin Wildlife Management Area… Read More
West Virginia Fall Foliage Peaking in Higher Elevations
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s higher elevations still have the best fall color as warmer temperatures in September delayed this year’s fall foliage display. The West Virginia Tourism Office said the best locations this weekend will be in areas such as Randolph County. Fall colors are peaking along U.S. 250 between Elkins and Durbin…. Read More
West Virginia Tourism Officials Began Fall Foliage Updates
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginia’s fall colors are starting to show, and the state Tourism Office has started providing weekly updates and a live tracker map online. The agency says foliage in the state’s higher elevations is about a week away from peak, with maples showing the most color. Scattered color is appearing in… Read More
The Coal Town Betting Big On Outdoor Recreation
By: Brittany Patterson | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Standing on the breezy outlook at Flag Rock Recreation Area, Norton City Manager Fred Ramey is taking in the panoramic view of downtown Norton, Virginia. The brick building-lined streets are framed by the verdant, rolling Appalachian mountains. Jagged, brown scars from mountaintop mining operations can be seen in the distance, reminders of the region’s history… Read More
Kentucky Reports Rise in Visitor Trips to Bluegrass State
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky tourism officials say more people visited the state in 2018 and spent more money. Officials say visitor trips to and within the state topped 71.6 million last year and visitor spending rose to nearly $7.6 billion, up nearly 4% over the prior year and a 21% increase since 2013. The… Read More
History Behind the Mystery Tour- Part of the Winding Road Initiative
HISTORY EMERGES FROM THE SHADOWS CAST BY EERIE SUPERNATURAL STORIES On lists and locations of haunted and supernatural regions, southeastern Ohio seems to frequently rise to the top. From the Moonville Tunnel, eerie structures at the Ridges, and “spooky” graveyards, the Hocking Valley has drawn attention from New Age practitioners and “ghost hunters” alike. But… Read More
Following A Trail Of Ice Cream Across Ohio
By: Bill Rinehart | WVXU
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There’s a new ice cream trail in Ohio featuring Whit’s Frozen Custard in Athens and creations up north like a ten-scoop “Terminal Tower” in Cleveland. In fact, State Tourism Director Matt MacLaren says the Ice Cream Trail is one of dozens of themed trails. “You’ll find over 40 adventure trails,” he says. “Doughnut trails, coffee trails, the… Read More
Ohio Will Pay $2 Million For Rebranding Campaign
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Ohio is paying $2 million to two marketing groups to come up with a new brand slogan and tourism marketing plan. The campaign will involve a new marketing slogan such as “Pure Michigan” or “Ohio, the Heart of It All,” which previously was used to help draw tourists to the state. Doug McIntyre of Columbus-based… Read More