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…
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…
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…
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…
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?”…
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…
Miss Ida Ingram’s dying wish was to have her ashes scattered over the Grand Canyon – no small request for the two remaining sisters, Isabelle and Imogene, as they are elderly and have never before ventured out of South Carolina. Into the picture comes a long-lost nephew, Brandon, who agrees to drive his maiden aunts…
Come escape, discover and play in Greater Parkersburg. Unique Shops | Great Restaurants | Comfy Accommodations | Spectacular Events Discover the romance and intrigue of Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park and ride an authentic sternwheeler. Or enjoy superb outdoor recreation at North Bend State Park. The area’s rich oil and gas heritage is presented at…
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