What's New With Friends of the Tug Fork River?
top of page
Search
Since 2016… Since October 2016, Friends of the Tug Fork River has been a friendly group for folks who love spending time on the Tug Fork...
Apr 9, 20221 min read
Safety First! River Safety Tips from John Burchett
It’s springtime and that means folks all over the area are itching to get out into our beautiful mountains and rivers. No matter what...
17 views0 comments
Mar 29, 20221 min read
#OffRoadFun: Hillbilly History Overnight Adventure Tour
Combining Rich History and Beautiful Nature Trail 10 Tours is combining southern West Virginia’s rich history and beautiful nature into...
31 views0 comments
Mar 8, 20221 min read
Can YOU Conquer the Wall?
For five years, the Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge has offered runners a challenging, endurance-based run. In 2017, Tug Valley Road...
73 views0 comments
Feb 16, 20222 min read
Cause for Paws 5K & 1-Mile Walk
Supporting Our Furry Friends Leigh Ann Ray has always loved animals, and since 2013, she’s been the race director for the Annual Cause...
35 views0 comments
Jan 27, 20222 min read
Safety First! ATV Winter Riding Tips
ATV Riding is a popular outdoor pastime in Southern West Virginia. Many folks might associate it only with sunny days and lush, green...
39 views0 comments
Dec 29, 20213 min read
#NewBusiness: Wilson Expedition Services
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, one definition of expedition is, “A journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose.”...
127 views0 comments
Dec 19, 20211 min read
Staying Active During Cold Weather
Staying active is a great way to maintain your health year-round, and the mental-health benefits of working out can even help you to keep...
18 views0 comments
Dec 9, 20212 min read
Let the Battle Begin!
Williamson Parks and Recreation Executive Director Jarrod Dean and the rest of the parks and rec board and staff wanted to put the...
17 views0 comments
Nov 21, 20211 min read
It's Time to Go Off-Road
Mike Wilson, the owner of The Outdoorsman’s Shop, decided he wanted to bring fellow outdoorsmen together back in 2006, when he and some...
66 views0 comments
Nov 20, 20212 min read
Stay Active During the Holiday Season with the Tug Valley Road Runners Club!
Creating Balance During the Holidays If you ask Alexis Batausa, Tug Valley Road Runners Club President, the holidays can bring a lot of...
46 views0 comments
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Going the Distance
Racing for a Cause Since 2016, the Tug Valley Road Runners Club has partnered with Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College...
42 views0 comments
Oct 16, 20211 min read
This 5K Course is a Killer!
Since 2012, the Tug Valley Road Running Club (TVRRC) has been bringing some spooky fun to Williamson with the Killer 5K and 1 Mile Walk....
20 views0 comments
Oct 10, 20211 min read
Wildlife Women: Chillin' on a Dirt Road
For five years, Wildlife Women has been encouraging women to connect to nature and spend time in the great outdoors. Chapter leader...
21 views0 comments
Oct 6, 20211 min read
#FallFun: Matewan Fall Homecoming
On October 8th and 9th, the town of Matewan will be full of even more excitement than usual, with their fall homecoming. The festivities...
33 views0 comments
Oct 5, 20212 min read
Halloween Kids Yoga at Downtown Yoga
Looking for a Halloween activity for kids that involves a little physical activity and lots of fun? Downtown Yoga in downtown Williamson,...
20 views0 comments
Sep 5, 20211 min read
2021 Coal Dust 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, Sep 11, 2021 marks the return of the Coal Dust Run/Walk 5K in Williamson, West Virginia. This fun 5k is a take on the popular...
53 views0 comments
Jul 15, 20213 min read
#LocalEvent: Floating Down the Tug!
For five years, Wildlife Women has been a great way for women with a passion for the outdoors to get together to share knowledge and...
109 views0 comments
Jul 12, 20212 min read
Running for Health: Kickin' Butt for Crohn's Jean Stanley Memorial 5k/1 Mile Walk
Growing the Race Since 2013, the Tug Valley Road Runners Club (TVRRC) has honored those fighting Crohn’s disease with the yearly Kickin’...
23 views0 comments
Jul 8, 20213 min read
#LocalCharacter: Jonnica Coleman-Bryson
Real Life Ups Jonnica Coleman Bryson is bringing honesty and inclusivity to the blogosphere! She started On the Daily blog in 2018, when...
163 views0 comments
bottom of page