Preston County is a wonderful place to visit. There are activities and adventures to be enjoyed by all! From some of the best outdoor music events, to tasty treats and all the outdoor recreation you could ask for. Preston County should be among your top travel destinations for the summer! Be sure to check out these amazing places during your summer travels.
For the outdoor recreation enthusiast there are a tremendous amount of activities. Check out Cheat River Outfitters for awesome whitewater adventures, rock climbing and paintball!! WVU Canopy Tour offers rock climbing as well. In addition they also have a canopy course and zip lining. If you are looking for something a little more relaxing, grab a kayak, canoe, raft, or inner tube and hit the Upper Cheat River Water Trail! This section of the Cheat River is slow moving and perfect for an afternoon float. You will be able to kick back and enjoy the beauty of Preston County from a unique perspective while you float down this calm section of river. You can check out the events at Marvins Mountaintop to catch some Motorcross events. Check out the fascinating history and events of the Arthurdale area at Arthurdale Heritage. Or the Bruceton Area at the Old Hemlock Foundation. You can go hiking/biking in many areas of the county and explore some of our parks. Check out Preston County Parks and Recreation, Coopers Rock, Cheat Canyon Wildlife Area or Cathedral State Park.
For the Arts and Entertainment we have many events you don't want to miss. To see some fantastic local Appalachian art, check out the gallery at the Preston Community Arts Center and don't forget to check out their list of events as they have events almost every weekend of the year. There is plenty to do at Chestnut Ridge Park, camping, fishing, swimming and outdoor concerts every Saturday night through the summer. Every Thursday evening you can catch a free concert at the Bruceton Dam Series. Before the show, check out Padlz for a quick trip down Big Sandy via canoe, kayak, or paddleboard. The Cheat river is a fantastic fishery and also has some great swimming areas. Also the Kingwood Pool will be open this summer!!
For a tasty treat, we have many delicious and unique eateries across the county. For Dinner and Entertainment check out Shorthorns or Smokin Jacks. Both places have some great musical acts every week delicious food and killer wings. For some amazing BBQ Check out Russ's Ribs in Kingwood. Other great places to grab a bite include Monroe's Deli, Miller's Eats & Sweets, Pizza Pro, and Melanie's.
Now this is by no means an all inclusive list. There are many more great activities and places to eat around the county. For additional information, check out Tour Preston. You can also stay up to date on events and activities by checking out our community calendar! There will be numerous activities the weekend leading up to West Virginia's Birthday on 6/20, music festivals, street fairs, 5k's, golf tournaments , historical acts and more! Check out the info for Preston County's Bi Centennial!
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Bruceton Mills, Preston's little hidden getaway
Many articles highlight beautiful destinations from around the state, rarely does one feature Preston County. So we are starting a series to uncover what is special about some of our wonderful little towns. We are starting in the Northern end of the County, right off of I68. Some may see this little town as nothing more than a gas stop on their way up the interstate, but if you dive a little deeper, you will find a quaint little waterfront town, with tons of attractions and activities for everyone in the family.
Nestled just east of Morgantown, WV, Bruceton Mills, sits along the Big Sandy Creek. The creek provides the opportunity to fish, or paddle. You can rent a kayak or canoe at Padlz for a few hours, or launch your own, Above the dam is a quiet easy float, below, to the Cheat is a ride for avid paddlers and a trip over Wonder Falls! The stream is stocked with trout numerous times a year and also has other local fish like bass, bluegill, catfish and more. So whatever water fun you choose, it's here.
Just a hop on old Rt 73 and you can enjoy hiking, camping, rock climbing and more, including the WVU canopy tour, swimming and more trout fishing! Between Chestnut Ridge Park, Sand Springs Campground and Cooper's Rock State forest, you can tent camp, bring the camper, or rent a cabin. There are numerous trails to hike or bike, great rock climbing, (classes available) and if scheduled you can go to the WVU canopy tour for a tree top adventure.
Just down the interstate the other direction from Bruceton, at the Hazelton Exit, you can find Big Bear Lake Campground. As a private community, they offer a water park, 2 lakes, trails that host national bike events, miniature golf and more. Be sure to contact them for details. There is also a Microtel Inn if you prefer roughing it in the hotel. Or for a more personal touch check out the Maple Leaf Motel right in Bruceton.
Now while in town, you are going to need a good place to eat. Now Pizza is always a favorite and Pizza Pro has been making some delicious pies since 1993! There is also the Millstone, if you want some delicious ice cream, the Millplace, and Little Sandy's for some home cooking. There is also a subway, and in Hazelton, a new restaurant service up delicious home cooked meals where the DairyKing use to be.
A few more reasons to visit Bruceton......Throughout the summer there is a free concert series at the dam. Thursdays evenings throughout the summer, from 6:30-8:30 bring a blanket, lawn chair, or boat, and enjoy some great local musicians and a relaxing evening. And Don't forget Good Neighbors Day, in July, there will be a parade, carnival, live music, fireworks and more. The most important reason to visit Bruceton, the people! The locals are friendly, warm and inviting. Come play, stay a while, and make some lifelong memories and most possibly new lifelong friends.
Nestled just east of Morgantown, WV, Bruceton Mills, sits along the Big Sandy Creek. The creek provides the opportunity to fish, or paddle. You can rent a kayak or canoe at Padlz for a few hours, or launch your own, Above the dam is a quiet easy float, below, to the Cheat is a ride for avid paddlers and a trip over Wonder Falls! The stream is stocked with trout numerous times a year and also has other local fish like bass, bluegill, catfish and more. So whatever water fun you choose, it's here.
Just a hop on old Rt 73 and you can enjoy hiking, camping, rock climbing and more, including the WVU canopy tour, swimming and more trout fishing! Between Chestnut Ridge Park, Sand Springs Campground and Cooper's Rock State forest, you can tent camp, bring the camper, or rent a cabin. There are numerous trails to hike or bike, great rock climbing, (classes available) and if scheduled you can go to the WVU canopy tour for a tree top adventure.
Just down the interstate the other direction from Bruceton, at the Hazelton Exit, you can find Big Bear Lake Campground. As a private community, they offer a water park, 2 lakes, trails that host national bike events, miniature golf and more. Be sure to contact them for details. There is also a Microtel Inn if you prefer roughing it in the hotel. Or for a more personal touch check out the Maple Leaf Motel right in Bruceton.
Now while in town, you are going to need a good place to eat. Now Pizza is always a favorite and Pizza Pro has been making some delicious pies since 1993! There is also the Millstone, if you want some delicious ice cream, the Millplace, and Little Sandy's for some home cooking. There is also a subway, and in Hazelton, a new restaurant service up delicious home cooked meals where the DairyKing use to be.
A few more reasons to visit Bruceton......Throughout the summer there is a free concert series at the dam. Thursdays evenings throughout the summer, from 6:30-8:30 bring a blanket, lawn chair, or boat, and enjoy some great local musicians and a relaxing evening. And Don't forget Good Neighbors Day, in July, there will be a parade, carnival, live music, fireworks and more. The most important reason to visit Bruceton, the people! The locals are friendly, warm and inviting. Come play, stay a while, and make some lifelong memories and most possibly new lifelong friends.
September In Preston County
Around these parts, some people wait all summer for September to arrive. Here in Preston County, September is a big deal!! Starting in late August you can see the sports fields start to come alive as the fall leagues start soccer, baseball, track and cross country, and of course football. It's starting to get a bit of a chill to the air, the leaves start changing colors, the pumpkins and mums start popping up on neighborhood porches, the Friday Night Lights kick on at Knights Stadium, and Buckwheat Festival banners get hung up on Main Street!
Last Friday was the home opener for the Preston High Knights Football Team. It was youth/super hero night and many of the PCYFL players and cheerleaders formed a tunnel for their older role models to run through and welcome in the 2017 season. Although they walked away with a loss, the Knights played hard and with heart and had the crowd on the edge of their seats! There was a seriously Rockin' performance at halftime by the Marching Knight too!!!
DO NOT miss your chance to support this team this month. They are hosting Military Appreciation Night 9/15 All current and former military get free admission. (wear camo or red, white and blue). They are also having an Alumni Night 9/22 and will be honoring the 1st ever PHS football and cheer teams, the 1992 Team. All alumni players/cheerleaders will get free admission for them and 1 guest and be honored at halftime. While you are checking out a game, be sure to check out the new and approved facilities that have been made possible by numerous local businesses and individuals! We have a feeling the tide is turning with PHS football and it will be these students and this community that supports them, that will make this to happen.
Some other exciting things coming up......
9/15 Paint N Sip at the PCAC Harvest Moon Over the Cheat
9/16 Oktoberfest at Alpine
9/16 Car and Bike Show for Aurora Project at the Aurora School 9-3pm
9/16 Teen Dance Open to ALL TEENAGERS!! PCAC 7-10 pm
9/20 Sprout Meeting PCAC 7pm
9/23 Open Mic PCAC 6pm
9/30 Blue's Concert @ Russ's Ribs 3-9pm
There are also plenty of Preston County Youth Football games, little league baseball, soccer, cross country, track, and other youth sport activities that love to see community support.
The Last weekend in September Most of Preston County is craving Buckwheat cakes and are able to find their fill at the Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood! There are plenty of activities from 9/27-10/1. Lots of good food, games, rides, parades, coronation of royalty, hard working 4-H & FFA kids with their animals, and much much more!!!
As we welcome back sweater weather and all that pumpkin spice goodness, let's also welcome back that sense of community that also seems to strengthen this time of year. There are many working to make the most of our community. If you are interested in helping, or joining forces, contact us for more information!
Last Friday was the home opener for the Preston High Knights Football Team. It was youth/super hero night and many of the PCYFL players and cheerleaders formed a tunnel for their older role models to run through and welcome in the 2017 season. Although they walked away with a loss, the Knights played hard and with heart and had the crowd on the edge of their seats! There was a seriously Rockin' performance at halftime by the Marching Knight too!!!
DO NOT miss your chance to support this team this month. They are hosting Military Appreciation Night 9/15 All current and former military get free admission. (wear camo or red, white and blue). They are also having an Alumni Night 9/22 and will be honoring the 1st ever PHS football and cheer teams, the 1992 Team. All alumni players/cheerleaders will get free admission for them and 1 guest and be honored at halftime. While you are checking out a game, be sure to check out the new and approved facilities that have been made possible by numerous local businesses and individuals! We have a feeling the tide is turning with PHS football and it will be these students and this community that supports them, that will make this to happen.
Some other exciting things coming up......
9/15 Paint N Sip at the PCAC Harvest Moon Over the Cheat
9/16 Oktoberfest at Alpine
9/16 Car and Bike Show for Aurora Project at the Aurora School 9-3pm
9/16 Teen Dance Open to ALL TEENAGERS!! PCAC 7-10 pm
9/20 Sprout Meeting PCAC 7pm
9/23 Open Mic PCAC 6pm
9/30 Blue's Concert @ Russ's Ribs 3-9pm
There are also plenty of Preston County Youth Football games, little league baseball, soccer, cross country, track, and other youth sport activities that love to see community support.
The Last weekend in September Most of Preston County is craving Buckwheat cakes and are able to find their fill at the Buckwheat Festival in Kingwood! There are plenty of activities from 9/27-10/1. Lots of good food, games, rides, parades, coronation of royalty, hard working 4-H & FFA kids with their animals, and much much more!!!
As we welcome back sweater weather and all that pumpkin spice goodness, let's also welcome back that sense of community that also seems to strengthen this time of year. There are many working to make the most of our community. If you are interested in helping, or joining forces, contact us for more information!
Monday, June 19, 2017
6/19/17-6/25/17
Coming up this week in Preston County!!
6/20
6-9 pm
Celebrate West Virginia's Birthday with WV Trivia followed by "A Mother's Heart Divided: A WV Civil War Story." Enjoy WV Cupcakes from Cupganks between these events!!
6/22
6:30-8:30pm
Bruceton Dam Series Tim Litvin
6/24
8am-12pm
FREE Sports and Band Physicals @ PMH Physician Center
12pm
Pretzel Rodeo See link for schedule!
7pm
Patty Waszak Variety Show, from the Rocky Top Theater in Pigeon Forge
If you have any upcoming events to add to the community calendar, please contact us via social media or pcsprout@gmail.com
6/20
6-9 pm
Celebrate West Virginia's Birthday with WV Trivia followed by "A Mother's Heart Divided: A WV Civil War Story." Enjoy WV Cupcakes from Cupganks between these events!!
6/22
6:30-8:30pm
Bruceton Dam Series Tim Litvin
6/24
8am-12pm
FREE Sports and Band Physicals @ PMH Physician Center
12pm
Pretzel Rodeo See link for schedule!
7pm
Patty Waszak Variety Show, from the Rocky Top Theater in Pigeon Forge
If you have any upcoming events to add to the community calendar, please contact us via social media or pcsprout@gmail.com
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| We had some fantastic newcomers to the stage for Open Mic during the Kingwood Street Fair! |
Monday, June 12, 2017
6/12-6/18
There are many activities for the entire family happening in Preston County this week! So grab the kids, a few friends, and head out to some of these upcoming events!
6/15 Free Dam Concert Series in Bruceton
6/16 Kingwood Street Fair on Price Street with Open Mic at the PCAC & much more
6/17 Kids day at Hovatter's Zoo
Goat Gallop & 5K Walk/Run @ Arthurdale Heritage
Kingwood Farmers Market
Rachel Burge & Blue Dawning @ Chestnut Ridge Park
Movies on the Lawn @ the Inn
Many organizations, businesses and individuals around Preston County have been working to provide these events to our residents and guests. We are eagerly looking forward to growth in Preston County and by getting out and supporting these groups and their events, we will continue to see more happening in Preston County for all to enjoy!!
If there are any events you would like to see happen or would like to help with, please contact Preston County Sprout. or email at pcsprout@gmail.com
If you have any upcoming events in Preston County, Please contact us to be added to the community calendar.
Many groups and organizations are always looking in volunteers in Preston County. If you are interested in volunteer hours, please contact Sprout and we can get you in touch with those needing volunteers.
6/15 Free Dam Concert Series in Bruceton
6/16 Kingwood Street Fair on Price Street with Open Mic at the PCAC & much more
6/17 Kids day at Hovatter's Zoo
Goat Gallop & 5K Walk/Run @ Arthurdale Heritage
Kingwood Farmers Market
Rachel Burge & Blue Dawning @ Chestnut Ridge Park
Movies on the Lawn @ the Inn
Many organizations, businesses and individuals around Preston County have been working to provide these events to our residents and guests. We are eagerly looking forward to growth in Preston County and by getting out and supporting these groups and their events, we will continue to see more happening in Preston County for all to enjoy!!
If there are any events you would like to see happen or would like to help with, please contact Preston County Sprout. or email at pcsprout@gmail.com
If you have any upcoming events in Preston County, Please contact us to be added to the community calendar.
Many groups and organizations are always looking in volunteers in Preston County. If you are interested in volunteer hours, please contact Sprout and we can get you in touch with those needing volunteers.
Friday, April 28, 2017
Festival Season in Preston County is here!
Festival season is among us here in Preston County and this year, with the addition of the Arts Fest, we have a packed summer of fun and activities in store!! There are so many exciting things coming your way this summer. This is just a look at some of the events in the line up!
Starting us off with a serious dose of summer fun is the Cheat River Festival May 5th & 6th. This is the first year for the event to be held for 2 days, but it is such a fantastic fest, being 2 days was just a matter of time. Start off Friday night with one of the largest mass start kayak races in the world, the Cheat River Massacrence! Follow this up with live bands and camping Friday night. Saturday morning is the Cheat Fest 5k and live music all day. Along with vendors, food, art market, kid zone and more!!
Throughout the summer we have some classic small town fairs that you do not want to miss!! There is the Good Neighbors Day Festival in Bruceton, the Valley District Fair in Reedsville, the WV Chestnut festival in Rowlesburg, The Terra Alta 4th of July Festival, the Labor day Ox Roast in Rowlesburg, and of course the Preston County Buckwheat Festival finishing off fair season the last weekend in September.
The Deep Roots Mountain Revival at Marvin's Mountaintop in Masontown, is July 20-22nd and has days full of amazing music line ups and so much more! July 23-34th is the Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash at Tripps Farm in Terra Alta. If you seriously love music festivals, you can camp at both and stay at DRMR Thursday -Saturday and the JGBB Sunday and Monday. The festival love does not end there! The following Saturday July 29th, grab the kids and head to the Cheat Fest grounds because we are hosting the 2nd annual Midsummer Kids Festival. Another music festival with vendors, food trucks, and an entire day packed with kids activities and everything is FREE for the kiddos!! The following Saturday August 5th, we are working with the PCAC on the 1st annual Arts Fest! Live musicians and artisans, vendors, and more!
If you are a musician, vendor, artisan, artist, food truck owner, local non profit or kids organization and would like more information on how you can be a part of the Midsummer Festival or Arts Festival, please contact us, or the Preston Community Arts Center. If you are a resident of Preston County and would like to help or volunteer for either of these events, or become a member/volunteer of either Preston County SPROUT or the PCAC, please contact us as well.
The tides are turning and great things are happening in Preston County. Come be part of that change and help us bring the community atmosphere and thriving small town life back to Preston County!
Starting us off with a serious dose of summer fun is the Cheat River Festival May 5th & 6th. This is the first year for the event to be held for 2 days, but it is such a fantastic fest, being 2 days was just a matter of time. Start off Friday night with one of the largest mass start kayak races in the world, the Cheat River Massacrence! Follow this up with live bands and camping Friday night. Saturday morning is the Cheat Fest 5k and live music all day. Along with vendors, food, art market, kid zone and more!!
Throughout the summer we have some classic small town fairs that you do not want to miss!! There is the Good Neighbors Day Festival in Bruceton, the Valley District Fair in Reedsville, the WV Chestnut festival in Rowlesburg, The Terra Alta 4th of July Festival, the Labor day Ox Roast in Rowlesburg, and of course the Preston County Buckwheat Festival finishing off fair season the last weekend in September.
The Deep Roots Mountain Revival at Marvin's Mountaintop in Masontown, is July 20-22nd and has days full of amazing music line ups and so much more! July 23-34th is the Jerry Garcia Birthday Bash at Tripps Farm in Terra Alta. If you seriously love music festivals, you can camp at both and stay at DRMR Thursday -Saturday and the JGBB Sunday and Monday. The festival love does not end there! The following Saturday July 29th, grab the kids and head to the Cheat Fest grounds because we are hosting the 2nd annual Midsummer Kids Festival. Another music festival with vendors, food trucks, and an entire day packed with kids activities and everything is FREE for the kiddos!! The following Saturday August 5th, we are working with the PCAC on the 1st annual Arts Fest! Live musicians and artisans, vendors, and more!
If you are a musician, vendor, artisan, artist, food truck owner, local non profit or kids organization and would like more information on how you can be a part of the Midsummer Festival or Arts Festival, please contact us, or the Preston Community Arts Center. If you are a resident of Preston County and would like to help or volunteer for either of these events, or become a member/volunteer of either Preston County SPROUT or the PCAC, please contact us as well.
The tides are turning and great things are happening in Preston County. Come be part of that change and help us bring the community atmosphere and thriving small town life back to Preston County!
Preston County Coal Historical Info
We are currently seeking information on the coal industry in Preston County. We are focusing mainly on the areas between Kingwood and Tunnelton for now, including the Borgman area. We are also looking for information on the founding families in some of our coal towns. In Particular, we are looking for information on the Greaser, Borgman, Arns and Kortes families of the German settlement area and other families who settled there shortly after. Information on the founding families of the Irish Ridge. Also information on any mines that were along the tracks from Kingwood to Tunnelton, WV. We are looking for genealogies, pictures, artifacts, stories, historical documents topographic maps, and more.
Our hope is to compile this information and be able to provide a public exhibit of the information provided. We have a few thoughts for how to display this information, but it all depends on how much history we discover. If you have ANY information regarding the coal history in Preston County, please contact us on social media, reply here, or email pcsprout@gmail.com.
Anyone wishing to assist in the historical research, please contact us as well. We are always looking for volunteers!!
Our hope is to compile this information and be able to provide a public exhibit of the information provided. We have a few thoughts for how to display this information, but it all depends on how much history we discover. If you have ANY information regarding the coal history in Preston County, please contact us on social media, reply here, or email pcsprout@gmail.com.
Anyone wishing to assist in the historical research, please contact us as well. We are always looking for volunteers!!
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