Allegheny Highlands Trail
Bike the Allegheny Highlands Trail (http://www.highlandstrail.org/), a regional mountain-biking trail system in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia. The backbone of the Trail goes from Elkins to Thomas.
Stuart Park
Visit beautiful Stuart Park (http://www.wvhome.com/wvh...) outside of town on US Rt 33. During the summer months bring gear to go for a swim in the river, or just go wading. Pack a blanket and a picnic lunch, spread out and enjoy the outdoors. Available for rent are many different styles of campsites, for overnight guests. Pavilions are also available for rent, perfect for an outdoor get together.
The Inter-Mountain
The local area newspaper is The Inter-Mountain, Their offices are located at 520 Railroad Avenue, 304-636-2121, (http://theintermountain.com/).
WVHome.com
The city directory for Elkins is WVHome.com (http://www.WVHome.com/) The place to find out about everything that's going on in the Elkins area.
Caverns
Seneca Caverns
Wv-9 off us-33 east of riverton, 800-239-7647, (http://www.senecacaverns.com/). west virginia's largest caverns, also called "west virginia's underground wonderland", were discovered in 1760, and commercial tours have been running since 1930. gemstone mining also available. on-site gift shop and restaurant. admission $12.
Smoke Hole Caverns
Route 55 8 mi south of petersburg, 800-828-8478, (http://www.smokehole.com/). open year-round. caverns are always 56 degrees, so dress warmly. tours given every half-hour. riverside log cabins on-site. admission $9.
Events
Mountain State Forest Festival
(http://www.forestfestival.com/). held at the end of september. with hot-air balloon rides, a carnival, a gun show, bass fishing tournament, tennis tournament, horseshoe tournament, irish road bowling, talent shows, cabaret, photography contest, lumberjack contest and log stacking, quilt show, exhibits, live entertainment, food vendors, buckwheat cake and sausage feed, and parades.
Antique Car Show
Held every 4th of july weekend, the car show fills the elkins city park with vehicles of all makes and models, past and present. fun for car lovers of all ages, activities include live music, games, and vendor demonstrations.
Augusta Festival
(http://www.augustaheritage.com). august festival is a 5 week long folk arts festival held annually in july and august. the augusta heritage center offers over 300 classes in folk art and music, as well as concerts and dances. mini workshops are held throughout the year.
International Ramp Festival and Cook-off
Elkins city park, held at the end of april. one of the first vegetables to appear in spring are wild leeks, known as ramps, which are widely celebrated in the appalachian region. live music, entertainment, and ramps cooked every way possible. admission free.
Pickin' in the Park
Held every wednesday afternoon in the elkins city park. local musicians gather to play folk/country music and trade stories. all year long. in winter, held indoors nearby.
Skiing
Canaan Valley Resort
Route 32 north of harman, 304-866-4121 or 800-622-4121, (http://www.canaanresort.com/). 250 guest rooms. indoor lap pool, outdoor pool, whirlpool spa, fitness room, sauna, 18-hole championship golf course, mini-golf, tennis courts, hiking, biking, wall climbing, hay rides. on-site gift shop, restaurant the aspen dining room, food court the bear paw lodge, lounge the laurel lounge and snack bar. 37 ski slopes, including a vertical drop of 850 feet, and a chairlift ride.
Snowshoe Mountain
10 snowshoe drive, 304-572-1000, (http://www.snowshoemtn.com/). mountain biking, and a golf course named "#1 public access golf course in west virginia" for four straight years by golfweek magazine. on-site lodging, 14 restaurants, 17 shops, groceries and markets, tame to wild nightlife, pool, hot tub, sauna and spa. skiing and snowboarding lessons and kids' programs. 114 trails, including vertical drops of up to 1500 feet, and 27 lifts. season passes are $215 - $629; winter lift tickets are $30 - $67.
Timberline Four Seasons Resort
Route 32 n to canaan valley, 800-snowing, (http://www.timberlinereso...). 36 slopes and trails, with a vertical rise of 1,000 feet, for skiiers of all abilities. 3 chairlifts. nastar racing. skiing and snowboarding lessons $45 - $95. lifts $19 - $54, rentals $12 - $25.