Discover Appalachia's Outdoors

Access Appalachia connects people to the stories, businesses, and outdoor experiences shaping the Appalachian region.

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450 Miles and Growing: Inside the Trail Network Remaking Pocahontas County

Author: Editorial Team | July 21, 2026

SHARC, the Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreation Collaborative, now maintains more than 450 miles of trail across the Monongahela National Forest. In just three years, the organization has expanded to two full trail crews working year round. Trail Crew Lead and Races and Events Director Zen Clements joined Access Appalachia to discuss what that growth looks […]

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Destination & Tourism Strategy: How West Virginia Is Positioning Itself on the Map

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The Next Generation: Youth, Education, and Who Inherits What’s Being Built

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Entrepreneurs & Operators: The Businesses Delivering West Virginia on the Ground

Author: Editorial Team | June 22, 2026

West Virginia’s outdoor economy only works if someone is actually building the experience people come to have. Trails, destinations, and branding strategies set the stage, but it’s entrepreneurs and operators...

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Twelve Trails Through Appalachia: May at Babcock State Park

Author: Ben Isenberg | July 1, 2026

There's a ladder bolted into the rocks partway up the Island in the Sky Trail. Not a metaphorical ladder. An...

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Upcoming Events

Races, festivals, trail days, and community gatherings — there’s always something worth showing up for in Appalachia. Whether you’re looking to compete, volunteer, explore, or just be around people who love this place as much as you do, the outdoor calendar here stays full. From local trail work parties to regional enduro races to music and culture festivals, these are the events that bring the community together. Find what’s coming up in your corner of the mountains and get out there.

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Access Appalachia is built by the people, places, and organizations shaping this region every day. Got a story to tell, a trail to share, or a voice the outdoor community should hear? Join the podcast, contribute content, and help build the outdoor community shaping this region.

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