Five ways to help a West Virginia fishing outfitter today. 1. White Fly Outfitters in Harpers Ferry is offering curbside pickup for all of your fishing needs. Check out its extensive collection of kayaks, fly fishing supplies, conventional tackle, and more. Shop here. 2. Your #localpro for all things adventure in West Virginia is McFly Outdoors. Shop fishing accessories, fake baits, rods and reels, and plenty of tackle. Have your selections shipped directly to you or arrange ... Read More about The Fish Called: You Need New Gear
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Paddling on the Mon: Putting In and Using a Launch
You need to kayak Part 2 of 3 This 2022 series was updated in the spring of 2023. In the first part of this three-part series about kayaking on the Mon, we shared tips for gearing up. Now you need to know where and how to get your boat out on the river. Morgantown Area Paddlers makes the “where” easy with an up-to-date Guide to Flatwater Paddling map of access points. We talked with MAP organizer Mary Wimmer to get some details about the “how.” Where to Get on the Upper Mon: ... Read More about Paddling on the Mon: Putting In and Using a Launch
Getting on the Mon: Gearing Up
You need to kayak Part 1 of 3 This 2022 series was updated in the spring of 2023. Not many years ago, coal barges made the Monongahela River feel more industrial than recreational. But today, industrial traffic is sparse—leaving us with a vast flatwater playground that’s convenient for everything from a lunch-hour nature break to a day-long excursion. All you need is a boat and a little gear. That can feel like a big research project—not even thinking about canoes, there are kayaks ... Read More about Getting on the Mon: Gearing Up
The Ultimate Mon River Paddling Experience: Lock Through Like a Pro
You need to kayak Part 3 of 3 This 2022 series was updated in the spring of 2023. Are you ready for the ultimate Mon River paddling experience? If you’ve followed parts 1 and 2 of this series, you already know what gear you’ll want for kayaking on the Mon and where and how to get your boat in the water. That’s all you need to level up and lock through from one dammed pool of the river to the next. It’s fun and free for everyone—Morgantown Area Paddlers told us how to do it in a few ... Read More about The Ultimate Mon River Paddling Experience: Lock Through Like a Pro
Cozy Stays and Getaways
Pack a bag and head out of town. Written by Donna Herto A wintry Morgantown weekend is the perfect time for a close-to-home getaway. Each of these destinations is an hour or less from Morgantown, and each provides a unique immersion in your surroundings with lodging options from luxury to whimsical, from creative to classy. Ohiopyle Hobbit House If you’re a fan of the Lord of the Rings movies, the Ohiopyle Hobbit House delivers medieval doors, whiskey barrel cabinets, and lots of ... Read More about Cozy Stays and Getaways