Mountain Times
on February 3, 2011
Taking a drive or a walk on any given snowy day, you might see a small, feathered flash of color flit across your path. While Pocahontas County is a favorite spot among area bird watchers in the spring and summer months, there are quite a few to see during the winter, too.
on January 13, 2011
There's a signpost up ahead ...
on December 2, 2010
Beer making is a fun and inexpensive hobby that's perfect for wintertime in Pocahontas County.
on December 2, 2010
Age: 56Occupation: Owner/realtor, Mountain Valley Realty at SnowshoeFamily: One daughter and three grandchildrenPets: Chico, a Chihuahua and Millie, a miniature dachshund/ miniature Pinscher mixFavorite Movie: Honeysuckle Rose, with Willie Nelson and Dyan Cannon
on December 2, 2010
Looking for a place to eat with a little extra kick? Haurache Loco Restaurant, at the intersection of Rt. 219 and Rt. 66, has the right blend of spicy and savory Mexican food to set your palate aflame with flavor.
on November 8, 2010
I've read accounts of the ordeal faced by Confederate soldiers climbing up Cheat Mountain, through a spruce forest in the dark, but I didn't really appreciate what those soldiers went through until I visited the Gaudineer Scenic Area (GSA).
on October 7, 2010
Cass Scenic Railroad is one of the coolest places in the world. Not only can you ride an historic steam-powered train through some of the world's most beautiful mountains, you can get a great meal and listen to live bluegrass music at the same time.
on September 30, 2010
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The Pocahontas Times moved from its century-old home on Second Avenue more than a year ago, but the lights are still on in the simple grey building that sits behind Marlinton Presbyterian Church.
on September 30, 2010
Always, resident Gary Wood knew he was destined to be an artist. Now, with more than six decades of an art career behind him, Wood reflects on his influences and the ways his art has evolved with society.
on September 2, 2010
Jim Ed RoushAge: 26Occupation:ﾠ Manager at The Boathouse, Shavers Lake, Snowshoe Mountain ResortHometown: Stony BottomEducation:ﾠ Degree in Management, Minors in Economics, Education and History,West Virginia State University, Charleston
on September 2, 2010
According to geologists, the Appalachian Mountains were once the centerpiece of the ancient supercontinent Pangaea, towering as high or higher than the Himalayas. Eons have rounded off the old mountains and replaced glaciers with trees, forming a range as beautiful as any in the world.
on September 2, 2010
As anyone prepares to celebrate another birthday, especially a special one, they look back and reminisce on the times they have had and the stories of their lives.
on September 2, 2010
Late spring/early summer and late summer/early fall are great times to go hiking. Mid-summer heat is uncomfortable, makes the bugs really bad and there's not a lot of water flowing.
on August 2, 2010
Lots of motorcycles rumble through Pocahontas County in the summertime. Anyoneﾠ living along a main road sees and hears dozens of bikes pass by every day.
on July 29, 2010
At an elementary school in a small town in southwestern Pennsylvania, Green Bank resident Rob Taggart was introduced to musical instruments and from that point, he became a musician.
on July 29, 2010
Mention the name Hefner in Pocahontas County and itﾒs automatically associated with music.
The Hefner family is blessed with exceptional musicians who have mastered the art of playing guitar, banjo, mandolin, autoharp and bass.
on July 29, 2010
Forget Ozzfest and Warped Tour. Camp Barefoot 4 Music and Art Festival offers days of entertainment in your own backyard.
on July 8, 2010
Long before Boyer Station became a restaurant, motel and campground, it was a general store and post office for the town of Boyer.
Owner Frank Murphy said he remembers going to the store as a child.
on July 8, 2010
In the 50s, the United States entered a race. It may not be as famous as the race to put a man on the moon, but it was a race that left a lasting impression on Pocahontas County.
on July 7, 2010
During late 1861 to spring 1862, residents of northern Pocahontas County found themselves in a 10-mile wide twilight zone when Union troops occupied Cheat Mountain and Confederates dug in on Allegheny Mountain.