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From Mannington, WV and the Bowers Estate, located in the north central surrounding West Virginian Appalachians, there are many nearby opportunities year-round to experience and enjoy Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. May we suggest you start your planning by visiting: Mannington, West Virginia (WV) Trails & Maps for the best suggestions on everything from Cross-Country Skiing and Mountain Biking to Wheelchair Accessibility; or by planning a Day-Trip to Cooper's Rock State Forest. (A separate New Window will open.) The West Augusta Historical Society is headquartered in Mannington. The main museum is housed in the former Wilson School built in 1912. Its collections includes gems such as the bed and dresser of Frances Pierpont, Govenor of Virginia in 1863 when West Virginia became an independent State. Open May through September on Sundays from 1:20pm to 4:00 pm, a donation is requested of $2.00 per adult and $.50 per youth between ages 4 to 12 years. Tours may be scheduled by appointment weekdays all year long. Contact +[1] (304) 986 2636 or 1089 by telephone; WAHS, PO Box 414, Mannington, WV 26582 by Postal Service or SAPCL59@hotmail.com by email. Where trains once traveled ubiquotiously throughout WV, people may now hike, bike, exercise in-line skates, cross-country ski, and ride horseback. Each Rail-Trail is different and may be in different stages of construction and development, but they all combine the unique characteristics of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia to make your visit a truly varied and memorable experience of the local culture, history, and most especially, the warmth of the new friends you will make in WV. Statewide, there are over 515 miles or Rail-Trails alone accessible to participants of all ages and ability levels. The Marion County Parks (MC Parc) are no exception. Enjoy the high country of Marion County at North Central West Virginia's Equestrian Playground. Open Year Round, a $10 annual membership donation may be required. The Association is a non-profit 501-C3 & 509-A2 organization. A Calendar of Special Events is available through their web site. Click on the graphic above. Contact +[1] (304) 366 8193 or 363 5915 by telephone; Bunner Ridge Riding Association, Inc, PO Box 57, Colfax, WV 26566 by Postal Service or either MITCHSMOON@labs.net or SLVRDRAGON@adelphia.com by email. Bowers House
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