The Front Porch Inn

06/14/2024

Photo essay of my pretty little town on WV Day.

06/08/2024

LAST DAY for EARLY VOTING in the City of Richwood elections today until 3:00. Your vote to reelect our current city government will allow them to complete over a dozen projects totaling more than $30 million.

06/03/2024

Early voting for City of Richwood election is going on now at City of Richwood City Hall through Saturday, June 8. Vote Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:30 and Saturday from 8:00 til 3:00.

05/30/2024

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In celebration of Rhododendron Days, the Richwood Public Library will be awarding a $100 prize for the best photograph of our beautiful state flower.
The contest will be judged by acclaimed West Virginia photographer Melvin Hartley.

Submit your photos of the rhododendron by emailing them to the Richwood Public Library [email protected].

Once photos are received you will receive an email with entry form and link for entry fee.

Melvin Hartley is a native of Nicholas County, W.Va., and a current resident of Fayetteville. Self-taught, his photographs have been published in several magazines, won awards, and juried into many art shows including; Carnegie Hall, Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia, and the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History.
Mr. Hartley will be judging on the following criteria, impact, lighting, and composition. For a tie breaker, he will look at technical quality and creativity.
Others Rules:
All photos must be taken between May 13, 2024 and June 30, 2024.
All photos must be submitted in digital format.
No photoshopping, filters or digital enhancement.
The entry fee is $10 per entry; multiple photos may be entered.
Winner will be announced in July.

05/30/2024

04/25/2024

West Virginia

04/25/2024

West Virginia is home to breathtakingly beautiful small towns among its mountains, replete with retreats with close-knit communities and natural surroundings.

04/25/2024

New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia ,USA!

04/16/2024

CITY HALL at 6:00! Bring items to donate to a stock room at Richwood High School, Richwood Middle School and Cherry River Elementary. Children need easy-to-prepare meals and snacks to take home as well as basic hygiene items like shampoo, soap and deodorant. Free food and more information about COMMUNITIES in SCHOOLS, a state-wide organization that helps disadvantaged students get the help they need. Also meet Gubernatorial Candidate Steven Williams, Mayor of Huntington who is co-cosponsoring the event.

04/12/2024

West Virginia is beautiful in spring. Wild and wonderful. Visit Richwood for a unique mountain experience.

03/29/2024

Another great looking load of red oak

03/29/2024

For our visitors to Richwood: Holy Family Catholic Church Good Friday service is 3:00 p.m.
Holy Saturday mass will be 8:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday mass is 9:00 a.m.

03/24/2024

By RealWV staff, Since the pandemic, small town America has been on a comeback. People like exploring closer to home, taking time to savor good food and an

03/12/2024

2024 OPENING DATES -- The approaching arrival of spring brings excitement for camping, hiking and experiencing Monongahela National Forest. Preparations are underway to open favorite recreation sites across the landscape. Recreation and getting outside improves our moods, relieves stress and makes us happier people. Come out and play in the Forest!

Below is the 2024 opening dates for developed recreation sites. These dates may change based on local conditions. Visit the Mon’s Recreation Conditions Report at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/mnf/recreation for the most current information.

Campground and picnic shelter reservations for some sites may be made at www.recreation.gov. Roadside camping, also called dispersed camping or boondocking, is available in many areas of the Forest year-round. Call local offices listed below for details.

Important safety reminder - the lack of cell phone service at Monongahela National Forest is something to consider when trip planning, but with a little preparation, you can unplug and still have a safe and fun trip. Learn about recreating safely and responsibly on your national forest at https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/responsible-recreation.

🌳Opening dates for recreation sites on Cheat-Potomac Ranger District (304-478-2000) in the Elkins and Parsons areas:
◾Bear Heaven Campground – April 15
◾Horseshoe Recreation Area – May 13
◾Lower Glady Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 162) – Area opens when snow-free; toilets open April 15
◾Stuart Recreation Area – April 19

🌳Opening dates for recreation sites on Cheat-Potomac Ranger District (304-257-4488) in the Petersburg and Seneca Rocks areas:
◾Big Bend Campground – April 12
◾Dolly Sods Picnic Area – April 15, weather permitting
◾Forest Road 19 in the Dolly Sods area – April 1, weather permitting
◾Forest Road 75 in the Dolly Sods area – April 15, weather permitting
◾Gandy Creek Dispersed Camping (County Route 29) - Area opens when snow-free; toilets open April 15
◾Gatewood Group Campground – April 19
◾Jess Judy Group Campground – April 12
◾Red Creek Campground – April 15, weather permitting
◾Seneca Rocks Discovery Center – April 5
◾Seneca Rocks Picnic Area – April 1
◾Seneca Shadows Campground – April 12
◾Spruce K**b Lake – Lake open year-round; toilets open April 15
◾Spruce K**b Lake Campground – April 19
◾Spruce K**b Observation Tower – Area opens when snow-free; toilets open April 15

🌳Opening dates for recreation sites on Greenbrier Ranger District (304-456-3335) in the Bartow area:
◾Gaudineer K**b Picnic Area – Area opens when snow-free; toilets open April 15
◾Island Campground – April 15
◾Lake Buffalo – Lake open year-round; toilets open April 15
◾Laurel Fork Campground – April 15
◾Little River Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 17) – Area opens when snow-free
◾Middle Mountain Cabins – April 15
◾Mower Tract Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 227) – Area opens when snow-free
◾Old House Run Picnic Area – April 14
◾Stonecoal Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 209) – Currently closed for construction.

🌳Opening dates for recreation sites on the Gauley Ranger District (304-846-2695) in the Richwood area:
◾Bear Run Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 223) – Area opens when snow-free
◾Big Rock Campground – March 29
◾Bishop K**b Campground – April 19
◾Cranberry Campground – March 29
◾Cranberry Glades Boardwalk – Boardwalk open year-round; toilets open April 12
◾Cranberry Mountain Nature Center – April 15
◾Cranberry River Developed Dispersed Campsites – Area opens when snow-free; toilets open March 29
◾Falls of Hills Creek – Area opens when snow-free; toilets open April 12
◾North Bend Picnic Area – April 5
◾Summit Lake – Lake open year-round; toilets open April 5
◾Summit Lake Campground – April 5
◾Third Bridge and North Bend Dispersed Camping (State Route 55) – Area opens when snow-free
◾Williams River Developed Dispersed Campsites (sites #1 to #6, #8 to #20) – Area opens when snow-free; toilets open March 29.
◾Woodbine Picnic Area – April 5

🌳Opening dates for recreation sites on the Marlinton-White Sulphur Ranger District (304-799-4334) in the Marlinton area:
◾Day Run Campground – March 29
◾Highland Scenic Highway – Road opens when snow-free.
◾Pocahontas Campground – April 12
◾Rimel Picnic Area – March 29
◾Tea Creek Campground – March 29
◾Williams River Developed Dispersed Campsites (sites #21 to #30) – Area opens when snow-free; toilets open March 29
◾Williams River Fishing Pier – Area opens when snow-free; toilet open March 29

🌳Opening dates for recreation sites on the Marlinton-White Sulphur Ranger District (304-536-2144) in the White Sulphur Springs area:
◾Anthony Creek Dispersed Camping (State Route 21/2) – Area opens when snow-free
◾Blue Bend Recreation Area – Campground and small pavilion opens March 29. Large Pavilion opens May 17.
◾Blue Meadow Group Campground – May 17
◾Hopkins Mountain Fireman’s Cabin – April 12
◾Lake Sherwood Recreation Area boat ramp and trailhead – open year-round
◾Lake Sherwood Recreation Area entrance road dispersed camping (State Route 14) – opens when snow-free
◾Lake Sherwood Recreation Area West Shore Camping Loop – April 12
◾Lake Sherwood Recreation Area remaining campground loops, group camping, picnic area, picnic pavilion and swimming beach – May 20. Day Use fee will be charged beginning May 20.

For more information about recreation facilities, contact the District Office near the location you would like to visit. Contact information is listed at https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/mnf/about-forest/offices.

03/12/2024

https://www.richwoodchamberofcommerce.org/richwood-art-walk

ART WALK RICHWOOD 2024 is now accepting applications for booth space for the October 12 street fair. Click on the link below and share with your artist/writer friends.

ART WALK RICHWOODfourth ANNUALA fine art event is happening in Richwood in conjunction with the Mountain Color Art Show. It will take place on East Main Street on Saturday, October 12, 2023 from 11am until 5pm. It will feature fine art, pottery, writers, booksellers, live music, poetry readings. The...

03/03/2024

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — Many states have similar popular last names and West Virginia is no different, according to a study by Ancestry.

The study says West Virginia’s most popular surnames are Smith, Miller and Johnson.

02/25/2024

02/20/2024

Here's my OpEd about HB 4654. This is extreme and dangerous legislation that strikes at the very foundation of the First Amendment. It will affect you and your children, so please educate yourself.

02/14/2024

This year, come home to your Catholic roots. Ash Wednesday service at Holy Family Church 12:00 noon.

02/08/2024

01/26/2024

Please help me with a piece I'm working on. I will not use names. What are the top 2 or 3 problems our state legislature needs to address in the current session in Charleston?

01/23/2024

https://www.discovery.com/shows/fly-rod-chronicles/episodes/cranberry-womens-adventure

This week is all about women and teaching them the art of fly fishing. The FRC Crew and the WV DNR group

01/22/2024

Today!! We are partnering with The Front Porch Inn and Silver Spoon Catering for our January monthly mingle. Q&A with Air BnB owners and some comfort food. Come sit awhile and enjoy a cozy evening. This will be the best one yet! 5-6:30 pm.