From the Rails to Trails Conservancy: “In the hushed woodlands of southern West Virginia, word is getting out about the Meadow River Rail Trail quietly unfurling along the leafy water’s edge. Situated between the state’s newest national park and its newest state park (New River Gorge National Park and Summersville Lake State Park, respectively), the … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced the allocation of funds for 61 outdoor recreation projects across West Virginia, banking on recreation efforts in 34 counties, including nearly 700 miles of new or enhanced outdoor recreation trails. Justice said the awards leverage state, federal, and local funds and represent nearly $19 million of outdoor … Read more

Meadow River Rail Trail Opens By Jenny Harnish The Register-Herald Oct 12, 2023 Fayette and Greenbrier County Commissioners and Matt Ford, center, from the Meadow River Valley Association celebrate the opening of a section of the Meadow River Rail Trail Thursday in Nallen. They were joined by students from Greenbrier West and members of the … Read more

By Chris Lawrence March 2, 2022 – 2:34 pm CHARELSTON, W.Va. — Nine economic and tourism development projects in West Virginia received funding Wednesday from the Abandoned Mine Lands grant funds. Governor Jim Justice awarded the grants to the various projects which were evaluated by a team involving the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. … Read more

Lynch Construction will be the contractor for the Meadow River Rail Trail repairs, formally decided the Greenbrier County Commission during the Tuesday, Feb. 22, meeting. A contract was awarded for work on the Meadow River Rail Trail after last meeting’s review of bids. Project leader Matt Ford explained “Chapman Technical Group has reviewed those bids … Read more

Gov. Justice announces over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails grants, benefiting dozens of communities across state 2/21/2022 The grants help towns and cities improve their recreational trails, biking/walking paths, sidewalks, and more CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the approval of over $8.3 million in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails … Read more

Harrison County Commission Approves Funding $1.4 Million Rail Trail Bridge And Improvement Project Source: Harrison County Commission approves funding $1.4 million rail trail bridge and improvement project on 2-1 vote | Harrison News | wvnews.com by JoAnn Snoderly SENIOR STAFF WRITER Feb 3, 2022 CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — The Harrison County Commission on Wednesday … Read more

WV Statewide Trails Virtual ConferenceNovember 16th-18th from 9am-1pmHosted By: WV TRAIL, a newly formed statewide trails organization.Cost: Free Website: wvtrail.org/conferenceEmail: info@wvtrail.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wvtrailRegistration Link: https://www.wvtrail.org/registrationConference Goals: • Share non-motorized trail successes from around the state. • Build common language around trail planning and best practices. • Better understand the how, why, and when to engage local elected officials. • Participate in a … Read more

by Steven Allen Adams for The Inter-Mountain, July 21, 2021 CLAY, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice, House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, and other officials were on hand Tuesday to cut the ribbon on an extension and renovation for one of the state’s newest rail trails on Central West Virginia. Justice and Hanshaw announced the start of … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (November 29, 2016) – Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today announced grant awards to fund 54 community and infrastructure projects across the state. The Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Grant programs will provide more than $7 million for a variety of improvements. “Improvements like those supported by the Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails programs … Read more