West Virginia Releases 2022 Fall Foliage Map
The West Virginia Division of Tourism has launched a fall foliage map that predicts peak shade in areas throughout the state. Created with knowledge reviews from the West Virginia Division of Forestry, the map exhibits that the Allegheny Mountains, which embrace scenic locations like Blackwater Falls State Park and the Monongahela Nationwide Forest, are projected to peak first in late September.
The remainder of the state ought to steadily peak all through October. High leisure areas like Tygart Lake State Park and Coopers Rock State Forest are presupposed to peak at first of the month, Cedar Creek and Misplaced River State Park within the center, and the Gauley River Nationwide Recreation Space, the New River Gorge Nationwide Park, and Watoga State Park ought to see the brightest bursts of shade as Halloween approaches.
The Division of Tourism additionally introduced that they’ve a reside leaf map to maintain observe of the foliage all through the season.
Damascus Path Middle Opens Saturday
The Appalachian Path Conservancy (ATC) and the southwestern Virginia tpersonal of Damascus introduced that the brand new Damascus Path Middle will formally open to the general public this Saturday, August 27 at 10 a.m. The middle will function an outpost for path stewardship by offering displays and programming for volunteers and guests, together with data on native sights and leisure areas, backcountry abilities, and conservation practices and coaching.
“Damascus has all the time been an iconic a part of the Appalachian Path expertise, so it’s onerous to think about a extra acceptable place for the brand new Path Middle to name residence,” mentioned Sandra Marra, President and CEO of the ATC. “We’re excited to work with the city to make sure the Damascus Path Middle offers alternatives for hikers, bikers, and adventurers of all ages and expertise ranges to raised take pleasure in and look after our irreplaceable nice open air.”
The Path Middle’s location is true within the coronary heart of downtown Damascus, positioning it close to the world’s most iconic trails, together with the Appalachian Path, Overmountain Victory Nationwide Historic Path, and the Virginia Creeper Nationwide Recreation Path. Beginning tomorrow, the Path Middle might be open Thursday-Monday from 10 a.m. to five p.m. Occasions celebrating the grand opening start in the present day and embrace the next:
- Friday, August 26 at 6 p.m. – Run Damascus Enjoyable Run 5K
- Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m. – Beaverdam Friday Jams that includes Beth Snapp Band
- Saturday, August 27, 9 a.m. to midday – Farmers Market
- Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Damascus Path Middle Actions together with associate expo, nature walks and kit giveaways from Allyn “Repair it Man” Morton
Cowl Photograph: The Damascus Path Middle. Photograph courtesy of the City of Damascus.
