Thursday, May 23 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:20:22 GMT
Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
Most activities will begin or occur at the Nature Center, but events are scheduled throughout Canaan Valley and the historic towns of Davis, Thomas, and Parsons.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 13:55:53 GMT
John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
John Hargleroad, director of operations, says that all the Oglebay facilities will be open beginning May 24 with some special activities planned for the Memorial Day weekend.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:33:30 GMT
CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia
CHARLESTON, WV — West Virginia's Division of Culture and History will celebrate the traditional music of West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25, at the Culture Center during the 37th annual Vandalia Gathering. The family-friendly event is free.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:29 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:29:37 GMT
LEWISBURG, WV – Bluegrass band Harmony Creek Junction will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The performance is part of the Hall's "Pay What You Can" series. The five-piece
LEWISBURG, WV – Bluegrass band Harmony Creek Junction will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. May 23 at Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg. The performance is part of the Hall's "Pay What You Can" series.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-15 14:14:12 GMT
Singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin perform together as the Clay Center hosts Mountain Stage with Larry Groce at May 19 in Charleston. Artists Aoife O'Donovan, Marti Jones & Don Dixon
Singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin perform together as the Clay Center hosts Mountain Stage with Larry Groce at May 19 in Charleston.
Design and construct a person-powered, corrugated cardboard sled that can withstand the descent down the Blackwater Falls sled run during the Duct Tape and Cardboard Sled Race February 23.
"In an era of high tech and prefab equipment, we're relying on ingenuity, creativity, and the basic handyman tool duct tape and cardboard for winter fun," said Blackwater Falls State Park Activities Coordinator Paulita Cousin.
Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the race starts at 11 a.m. There is $1 registration fee. Three awards will be presented: "Tip Top" for most visually appealing sled; "Spirit" for the team demonstrating the most "for the fun of it," and "Speed" based on best downhill time.
The sleds can only be constructed of corrugated cardboard and duct tape.
"No plastics or other materials allowed," said Cousin, who will be the sled inspector prior to the race starting.
All sleds must be free of safety hazards including sharp edges or pointy objects. To qualify as a finisher, participants must be on the sled or in the sled when crossing the finish line. Safety rules include the ability to maintain control of the duct tape and cardboard conveyance.
"Another guideline and most important, is to have fun," said Cousin.
The race is open to children and adults. The race will be held at the Blackwater Falls sled run, which is a natural snow slope.
Additional information about the Duct Tape and Cardboard Sled Race is online at www.BlackwaterFalls.com, or call Blackwater Falls Nature Center at 304-259-4833, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or email blackwaterfallssp@wv.gov.
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