Two Trails, One Forest: How Durbin and Franklin Own Their Outdoors
Durbin and Franklin, two Monongahela gateway towns, turned flexible funding into community-driven trails connecting them to the forest.
Expedia Trails Fund to Support Trail Construction in the Mon
Mon Forest Towns Partnership awarded $402,000 from Expedia Trails Fund and The Conservation Fund to build new trails in Durbin and Franklin, West Virginia.
Guardians of the Ridge: Mon Forest Fire Tower Adventure Guide
Once guardians of the Allegheny Mountains, the fire towers of the Monongahela National Forest region now offer some of the best hikes and panoramic views in West Virginia.
Walking the Old Watch: Former Fire Tower Hikes in the Monongahela
Most hikers never find these sites. But for those who do, forgotten fire tower foundations in the Mon Forest offer some of its most remarkable views and stories.
West Virginia Scenic Railroads: 3 Epic Train Excursions in the Mon
Discover West Virginia’s best scenic train rides. Explore the Cass Scenic Railroad, Potomac Eagle, and New Tygart Flyer through stunning Appalachian landscapes.
Destination Durbin
It’s hard not to catch a particular strain of high-energy enthusiasm sitting across from Nicolle Flood-Sawczyszyn, the Mon Forest Towns representative for the Town of Durbin. After assembling an impromptu town social media committee in the Station 2 Restaurant & Motel, she leaned over the table to say, “I hope you’re ready for Durbin to […]
