Although West Virginia is most famously known historically for the industry of coal mining, forestry and logging have also played significant historical roles in the Mountain State economy. It’s appropriate, then, that one of the oldest and largest forest festivals in the nation takes place each fall right here in West Virginia: the Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins.

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Learn more about this year’s dates and event schedule on the Mountain State Forest Festival website or Facebook page. If you’ve attended the Mountain State Forest Festival before, let us know: what’s your favorite part? Will we see you there this year? Speaking of accommodations in the Elkins area, there are some great ones!

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