daily304 - Episode 02.04.2023

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Today is Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023  

What’s on tap? It’s maple syrup, and it’s flowing! Six producers are opening their doors for tours in February and March … All aboard! For a scenic train ride through the New River Gorge … and brush up on your downhiller skills when Canaan Valley Resort hosts a ski clinic for women … on today’s daily304.

 #1 – From WV Explorer – What’s on tap in Pocahontas County? How about some delicious maple syrup? Six maple producers are opening their doors to public tours in February and March as the number of maple syrup producers in the county continues to grow.

"We probably have 10 to 12 producers in the county now, and five are open to tours for Maple Days," said Cara Rose, executive director of the Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau. During Mountain State Maple Days across West Virginia on Saturday, Feb. 18 and Saturday, March 18,
visitors can experience the mountain tradition of tapping and boiling syrup. Sugar camp tours and maple syrup specials at local restaurants are on tap during the events.

For more information, visit the 2023 Guide to Maple Days at the Pocahontas County CVB website:pocahontascountywv.com

Read more:
https://wvexplorer.com/2023/01/29/marlinton-wv-pocahontas-county-maple-syrup-days/

#2 – From WOWK-TV – You’ve heard of Cass Scenic Railroad, the Potomac Eagle and the New Tygart Flyer (which we recommend!), but did you know you can also enjoy a scenic train ride on Amtrak?

The Amtrak Cardinal train, which travels between Chicago and New York, passes through some of the state’s prettiest scenery. The train runs from Huntington to White Sulphur Springs, with stops in Charleston, Montgomery, Thurmond, Prince, Hinton and Alderson. Prices start at $36 round trip. So the next time you think about visiting the New River Gorge, consider a train ride. All aboard! Visit www.amtrak.com/cardinal-train for ticketing information.

Read more:
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/this-train-ride-under-50-goes-through-some-of-west-virginias-most-scenic-spots/

#3 – From GAZETTE-MAIL – Adventurous women, grab your girlfriends and hit the slopes! Canaan Valley Resort State Park is hosting a ski clinic for women, taught by women, on Feb. 25-26.  Led by Professional Ski Instructors of America, the clinic is created for women ages 18 and up who are intermediate skiers interested in taking the skiing to the next level. Activities include two days of instruction as well as a group social on Saturday evening.

Enjoy a relaxing weekend in the mountains of scenic Tucker County. For more information visit www.canaanresort.com or call 304-866-2223.

Read more:
https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/canaan-valley-to-host-two-day-womens-ski-clinic/article_61ca54d8-4bca-571b-ad49-e68a84def565.html?utm_source=wvgazettemail.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Foutdoorpursuits%2F%3F-dc%3D1674925224&utm_medium=email&utm_content=headline

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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.