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5 of the Best Places to Hike

April 18, 2018

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” ~ John Muir Nothing rejuvenates the soul like a walk in the woods. Lace up your hiking boots and grab a walking stick, our trails are approachable for all skill levels and timeframes Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoor weather and new green foliage….

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Local Restaurant Feature: da Vinci’s

April 18, 2018

“It’s all about the people. If you take care of the people, they’ll take care of you. We’ve forged so many great relationships. I don’t just mean the customers,” Christine said, “I also care about our employees. If you take care of your employees, they’ll take care of you.” Greater Parkersburg is home to several top-notch…

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Five Things You May or May Not Know About Parkersburg, WV

April 4, 2018

Here are five fun facts you may or may not know about Parkersburg and Wood County! Find us on Facebook or Instagram @VisitPKB to share your fun facts about the area! 1. A Who’s Who List of People Born in Parkersburg Some of these include film actor Paul Dooley, U.S. federal judge Jon Jay Jackson…

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Off the Beaten Path Adventures

April 3, 2018

Whether kooky, spooky, or quirky, taking the path less traveled can be the best way to make your own history. Julia-Ann Square Historic District The Julia-Ann Square Historic District is filled with mansions that echo the newfound wealth of the 20th-century oil, gas and timber wealth. These were the homes of some of the most…

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Disc Golf: The Sport that is Exploding in Popularity

April 3, 2018

You won’t need a mulligan (second try) when choosing where to play disc golf after you’ve been to these local courses! Disc Golf is a great sport for the entire family! Disc golf is a sport that combines the world of regular golf and ultimate Frisbee. There are 18 holes where you try to land…

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10 Things You Must See This Spring in Greater Parkersburg

March 15, 2018

Spring is a refreshing time of year. The flowers are blooming, the trees are turning green, the air carries the promise of warm days to come and you and your family are anxious to get out of the house and shrug off that cabin fever. Here are ten things that are sure to get you…

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Civil War Trails

March 13, 2018

Few places have a storied past as fascinating as Greater Parkersburg, West Virginia. While no significant battles were fought in Wood County, the county was greatly changed by the Civil War. When the war started, Parkersburg was a sleepy southern town. It lay at the junction of the Northwestern and Staunton turnpikes, the confluence of…

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The Parkersburg Art Center has Something for Everyone

February 26, 2018

The Parkersburg Art Center has been a fixture of the city since 1938 and is still home to art pieces and exhibits that are sure to amaze and inspire creativity. Located at the corner of Market and Eighth Street, the Parkersburg Art Center has something for everyone to enjoy. The Art Center is open Wednesday…

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WV Weekend: Made In Greater Parkersburg

February 26, 2018

Homegrown favorites make a visit to Greater Parkersburg surprisingly delicious. Here are 7 must stop locations for handcrafted gourmet foods and gifts – all made right here in West Virginia and Ohio! You know a restaurant is good when the line is almost always out the door. And that’s the way it’s been for nearly…

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