Be careful at the Lee Creek put-in, don’t get your vehicle stuck in the mud. Remote access to Lee Creek creates a rustic paddle trip you are sure to enjoy. You will experience the still water and unique landscape along the waterway. From the thick foliage canopy to gorgeous blue skies. From rock overhands to…
Experience the great outdoors from your canoe or kayak on Worthington Creek and the Little Kanawha River! This route passes under 140 years of highway history. Immediately north of the Put-in at Corning Park, you pass under the State Route 47 (Staunton Ave) bridge. This road was originally the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike, built by the State of…
When you paddle up Duck Creek you will experience tree-shrouded still water. One interesting thing you will encounter on this trip is the Pratt Truss Bridge, invented by Thomas and Caleb Pratt in 1844. Discover the peacefulness of Duck Creek. Paddle with family and friends and become one with nature. The deep foliage and still…
By Ryan Vance When I was a kid, I always knew the school year was drawing to a close when my teacher started talking about the school’s annual trip to Blennerhassett Island. On the appointed day, everyone piled into the buses and made the two-hour trip to Parkersburg, where we took a boat to the…
Take a look at what a weekend getaway might look like for the Greater Parkersburg area in late summer/early fall. For motorcycle or car enthusiasts, there is no better way to begin the trip than by taking a leisurely drive on one of our motorcycle ride guides or scenic driving routes. The winding roads, country…
Outdoor family fun in Greater Parkersburg, West Virginia By Tracy Antonioli As seven-year-old Bryce stood at the edge of the park, he shielded his eyes from the sun, straining to see the sternwheeler approaching in the distance. “Is that it, Mom?” he asked. “Is that the boat we’re going to ride today?” “That’s one…
A couple’s tasty food-themed getaway to Greater Parkersburg, West Virginia holds romance, fun discoveries and many culinary surprises for both. By Tracy Antonioli “I can’t believe you kept this secret from me for so many weeks!” I exclaimed as my husband, Josh, handed the car keys to the valet. “What else have you been hiding?”…
Parkersburg, W.Va., established in 1810, was named for a Revolutionary War hero, and its history has long been a part of its attraction. Museums and historic mansions, links to the Aaron Burr treason conspiracy, an old fortification, and the largest downtown historic district in the state, are all part of the lure. Bob Enoch of…
Kim Coram simply can’t contain her enthusiasm when the conversation turns to outdoor opportunities in the Greater Parkersburg, W.Va., and Mid-Ohio Valley region. Her description is peppered with words like “phenomenal” and “amazing.” Coram, who created the website www.theopam.com (“oPam” is Online Physical Activity Magazine) and who teaches kayaking and mountain biking among other things, knows the…
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