The Black Bear Story at Watoga — Creative Endings

Ever eat a peanut butter sandwich right before coming face-to-face with a black bear? And how about seeing a bear with Paul McCartney eyes? With this in mind, the following are readers’ creative endings to earlier posts (Part 1 and Part 2) about the black bear at Watoga State Park. Peanut Butter Sammie, Anyone? The …

Growing Up at Watoga — Fishing for Wild Rainbow Trout

How did West Virginia Become Known as “Wild and Wonderful”? Have you ever gone fishing for wild rainbow trout? Do you have a “Wild and Wonderful’ rainbow trout fishin’ story to share? Well, I have. And here is my fishing story. From a pet deer to a black bear, those carefree days in the late …

The Watoga Park Bench Project — Your Spot, Your Words, Your Memories, Your Way!

Have A Seat On Your Sleek, New Park Bench! Rising early that June morning, and breathing in the fresh mountain air, you realize it’s a great day for a nature hike or two at Watoga State Park. Thoughts of a park bench have not yet entered your mind as you begin the day’s adventures at …