By Suzanne Stewart, The Pocahontas Times
MARLINTON, W.Va. — What a celebration – 50 years as West Virginia’s longest trail with 311 miles running through six counties, including Pocahontas.
The trail was celebrated with activities, educational information and fun at the Green Bank Observatory last weekend.
Between mountain biking and hiking excursions, free events and seminars at the GBO and information provided by collaborators, there was a lot to enjoy and experience while also celebrating all the trail has to offer.
Organizations such as the U.S. Forest Service, Mon Forest Towns, West Virginia Rivers Association, Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area were joined by mural artist Heidi Nisbett, Future Generations University, Sweet Springs Resort Park and more.
Visitors were able to collect information – and some swag – as they visited each station.
Mike Jones, who is the public lands campaign coordinator for West Virginia Rivers Association was also asking for help from visitors.
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