Covering 909,000 acres in the Allegheny Mountains, the Monongahela National Forest contains many natural attractions. Some are visible from the summit of 4,861-foot Spruce Knob Lake Campground in Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks Nat'l Rec Area. The Cranberry Glades, Seneca Rocks and July-blooming rhododendrons are among the forest's highlights.
04/01 Coming to The Elkins area West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone. Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Harrisonburg VA June9-16 The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people. Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28 Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Wheeling WV July26-28 Bocce tournament, pasta exhibit, wine competition, entertainment. Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun!