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OUTDOORS
Outdoors calendar
For Fun
West Virginia
- "Cinderella," Aug. 21 and 23. The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Call for specific time. Tickets required; call 304-256-6800 or 800-666-9142. Visit www.theatrewestvirginia.com. Theatre West Virginia at Cliffside Amphitheatre, 4700 Grandview Road, Beaver. $16; $14 seniors and AAA members; $8 children under 12.
- "Hatfields & McCoys," 8:15 p.m. Monday-Sunday, June 22-Aug. 22. Recounts the bloody feud between the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky. Call for specific day. Tickets required; call 304-256-6800 or 800-666-9142. Visit www.theatrewestvirginia.com. Theatre West Virginia at Cliffside Amphitheatre, 4700 Grandview Road, Beaver. $16; $14 seniors and AAA members; $8 children under 12.
- Docking of the Riverbarge Explorer, 7 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 18. Visit www.masoncountytourism.org. Point Pleasant Riverfront Park, 28 Main St., Point Pleasant.
- Special Dinner Trains for 2008: Fiddles and Vittles, every Saturday, July-September. The package includes an optional shop tour or Cass Showcase presentation, a train ride to Whittaker Station, Camp Whittaker Tour, full dinner and a live music show. Questions, call 304-456-4300 or visit www.cassrailroad.com. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, just off Highway 66, Cass.
- Starlight Cinema, Friday-Saturday, Aug. 22-23. Bring your blanket or chairs. Concessions available. No outside food, drinks or coolers permitted. Tickets available at Big Sandy Superstore Arena and stores, Heiner's Surplus Store and The Herald-Dispatch. Visit www.bigsandyarena.com for information. Harris Riverfront Park, Veterans Memorial Blvd., Huntington. Free with ticket.
- The Collegians and the Car Show Weekend, 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Tickets, call 304-466-1800. Visit www.pipestemresort.com. Pipestem Resort State Park, P.O. Box 150, Pipestem. $6-$10.
- The Magic and Balloon Artistry of Garry Boothe, Tuesday, Aug. 19. Boothe is a magician and children's entertainer, and he performs magic and balloon artistry with a twist. Great family entertainment. Blackwater Falls State Resort Park, Davis.
- Whittaker Wednesdays, every Wednesday through August. Children are encouraged to experience the great outdoors with a real train ride at no cost. For children 5-12. To receive the discount, the child must be accompanied by a paying adult, who must request the discount at the time of purchase. To view the departure schedule, visit www.cassrailroad.com. Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, just off Highway 66, Cass.
- Bike Rides, 6 p.m. Mondays. A weekly 20-mile beginner bicycle ride on area roads. Call Jeff Joy, 304-522-2453. Jeff's Bike Shop, 740 6th Ave., Huntington.
- Mountain Biking, every Wednesday and weekends. Group rides. Questions, call 304-743-9510. Barboursville Community Park, Martha Road, Barboursville.
- Bicycle Tour, 10 a.m. every Saturday, except when raining. Ride through town and have fun while bringing attention to bicycle traffic in Ashland, notice to our fledgling recreational trails. Starbucks, 1201 Winchester Ave., Ashland.
- Bike Tour, meet between 8 and 8:15 a.m. Saturdays; ride begins at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the flags in front of the Jenny Wiley Convention Center/Marina and ride to the Johns Creek Station restaurant (only 8 miles) at the foot of the spillway. Enjoy the fun of group cycling at a relaxed pace. Contact Don Fields at profitnesscntr@bellsouth.net or 606-886-8604. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, 75 Theatre Court, Prestonburg.
- Canoe Trip on Smokey Lake, now through summer. A leisurely-paced trip on the park's 45-acre lake. Canoes, paddles and life vest provided. Please bring bottled water, sunscreen, sunglasses or a hat. Participants 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must weigh at least 50 pounds to go on the trip. A one mile drive to the lake may be required. Limited space available so you must sign up at the Welcome Center or call 606-286-4411, ext. 2547. Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill. $10; $5 children 12 & under.
- Summer Camping, all Kentucky State Park campgrounds are now open. Go online at www.parksky.gov for more information about campground upgrades in the off-season.
- Cabin Rentals, cabins for rent, sleeps four people. Questions, call the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954. Camp Mad Anthony Wayne, 2125 Spring Valley Dr., Huntington. $40; damage deposit $100.
- Lodge Rental, Lodge overnight visits. Sleeps 28 people, no linens provided. Questions, call the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District, 304-696-5954. Camp Mad Anthony Wayne, 2125 Spring Valley Dr., Huntington. Reservation fee, $230 with $300 damage deposit.
- Summer Cabin Rentals, reserved from Monday-Thursday or Friday-Monday, June 9-23, and Aug. 11-Sept. 1. Cabins can now be reserved for less than a week. Questions, call Beech Fork State Park, 304-528-5794. Beech Fork State Park, 5601 Long Branch Road, Barboursville.
- Voyage, through Friday, Oct. 31. Blennerhassett Island Historical and North Bend state parks have teamed to offer The Voyage Package in 2008. Package includes a night lodging at North Bend, and two tickets for sternwheeler ride to the island, the wagon ride tour, the mansion tour and the history museum. Reservations required; call 304-420-4800. North Bend State Park, Route 1, Cairo. $99 per package, double occupancy.
- Bat Cave Walking Tour, 2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 11-Sept. 1. A wild cave tour (must have dependable light and closed-toe shoes). Not recommended for children under six. Questions, call 606-286-4411. Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Dr., Olive Hill. $7 per person.
- Cascade Cave Walking Tour, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 11-Sept. 1. One of the largest of over 200 caves in Carter County and is noted for its large chambers and numerous cave formations. Questions, call 606-286-4411. Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Dr. Olive Hill. $8; $4 children.
- Crawling Tours, Bat Cave: 2 p.m. Fridays; Saltpeter Cave: 3 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 11-Sept. 1. Regularly scheduled wild caving tours are offered for the Bat Cave and Saltpeter Cave. These tours are somewhat strenuous and not recommended if are claustrophobic, or in bad health. Cavers must be 12-years-old to participate. Tours are 2 1/2 hours in length. Helmet, headlamp and kneepads provided for these tours. Questions, call 606-286-4411. Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Dr., Olive Hill. $20 per person.
- Saltpeter Cave Walking Tour, 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 11-Sept. 1. The coldest cave stays about 47-49 degrees. Questions, call 606-286-4411. Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Dr., Olive Hill. $6; $3 children.
- X-Cave Walking Tour, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily; 5:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 11-Sept. 1. Highlights include turkey rock, the pipe organ and the giant column which is the largest cave formation found at the park. Questions, call 606-286-4411. Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Dr., Olive Hill. $6; $3 children.
- Lost World Caverns, daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Open year-round. Closed on holidays. Wild caving tours also offered. Advanced registration needed for those trips. Call 866-228-3778. Go online at www.lostworldcaverns.com. Lost World Caverns, Exit 169, off I-64, Lewisburg. $10; $5 for children 6-12; free children younger than 6.
- Seneca Caverns, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, April 16-Nov. 2. Also, offers gemstone mining (for children) and on-site restaurant. Questions, call 800-239-7647 or visit www.senecacaverns.com. Seneca Caverns, three miles east of Riverton, near Canaan Valley, Riverton.
- Smoke Hole Caverns, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every Monday-Sunday. Open year-round with guided tours every half-hour. Motel, Wildlife museum, restaurant and log cabins, on site. Questions, call 800-828-8478 or visit www.smokehole.com. Smoke Hole Caverns, on Route 55 near Spruce Knob, Seneca Rocks. $10; $5.50 per child ages 5-12; free for ages 4 and under.
- Rock Climbing, open daily from 9 a.m.-dusk. Torrent Falls is one of the first European style via ferrata or iron path, rock climbing centers in the United States. Questions, call 606-668-6613 or visit www.torrentfalls.com. Torrent Falls Family Climbing Adventure, in the Red River Gorge, Campton. $29; $26 for ages 10-18.
- Guided Rock Climbing, Offering guided rock climbing, rappelling and backpacking expeditions for visitors. Reservations required; call 800-HOCKING. For more information, visit www.1800HOCKING.com. Earth-Water-Rock Outdoor Adventures at Hocking Hills State Park, 13178 Ohio 664 S. Logan.
- Repelling and Climbing Tower, offered year-round. Open to in-council troops, out-of council troops and non-scouting groups. There must be a minimum of eight climbing participants and no more than 24. Reservations required; call the Tri-State Area Council Climbing Program, 304-523-3408. Camp Arrowhead, Blue Sulphur Road and Scout Camp Road, Ona. $35; $25; $17.
- Rock Climbing, open year-round. Featuring guided rock climbing in the New River Gorge. Questions, call 888-223-7238 or go online at www.climbwv.com. ACE Adventure Center, Oak Hill.
- Disc Golf Course, dawn to dusk daily. An 18-hole disc golf course. Guests may play after sunset with a glow-in-the-dark disc. Call 800-325-0142. Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, 75 Theatre Court, Prestonburg. Free and open to the public.
- Disc Golf, open year-round. One of the area's most unique disc golf courses. Come and throw this unique 18-hole whitewater-themed course. Call 800-356-RAFT. Songer Whitewater, 3069 Miller Ridge Road, Hico. No cost.
- New Disc Golf Course, New 18-hole course. Park now has 36 holes of disc golf. Course designed by former world champion Johnny Sias and the Huntington Disc Golf Club. Go online at www.ghprd.org for more info. Rotary Park, off U.S. 60 East, Huntington.
- Family Adventure Quest, continues through Monday, Dec. 1. Participants are asked to complete 25 quests at a variety of state parks, including canoeing, archery, fishing, photography, pottery making and more for prizes. Entry fee includes a backpack, disposable camera and a $10 parks gift certificate. Entry forms available online at www.parks.ky.gov. Call 800-255-PARK.
- Moonbow Viewing, Aug. 14-18; Sept. 13-17; Oct. 12-16; Nov. 11-15; and Dec. 10-14 in 2008. Any clear nights right before, during and following the full moon best dates to try and view the Moonbow, a night-time rainbow. This is the only known moonbow in the Western Hemisphere. Call 800-325-0063. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, 7351 Highway 90, Corbin.
- River Expedition, on permanent display from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Travel the Ohio River and explore the natural history with a close-up look at boats and bridges, fish, frogs and camping tents. Become a caver and investigate Discovery Cavern to learn about caves and coal. Designed especially for ages 5-11. Call 606-329-8888 for more info. Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, 1620 Winchester Ave., Ashland. $5.50; $4.50 seniors, students and children; free for children under 2.
- Commercial Fishing, The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has resumed the sale of commercial fishing licenses for caviar from shovelnose sturgeon and paddlefish. Commercial fishing license applications are available by calling 800-858-1549 or visit www.fw.ky.gov and search under keywords, "commercial fishing license." Resident license, $150 annually; non-resident, $600.
- Black Powder Shoot, 7:15 a.m. every fourth Saturday; shooters begin at 8:30 a.m. and matches at 8:45 a.m. Enjoy a Black Powder Cartridge Rifle Shoot, an NRA-approved shooting range. Located off of Exit 185 (Cannonsburg/Ashland). Turn right on South Big Run Road across from the Flying J Truck Stop. Range is one mile on your left. Pre-registration required; call 304-372-7517 or visit www.geocities.com/nekfg. Northeastern Kentucky Fish and Game Club, Ashland.
- Paintball Field, every Saturday-Sunday. Turn left at Beech Fork State Park entrance. Field will be open most weekends. Call Richie Merritt at 304-697-3267 or visit www.geocities.com/xplosivepaintball. Xplosive Paintball, 6676 Beech Fork Road, Barboursville.
- Scary Creek Paintball, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Monday-Friday by appointment only (groups of 10 or more). Open year-round, operating since 1992, with more than 25 acres of paintball fields, including three acres of urban action. Call 800-870-5973 or go online at www.scarycreek.com. Scary Creek Paintball, 4345 Scary Creek Road, Scott Depot. Discount packages range from all-inclusive (all rental equipment and paintballs) from $20 (100 paintballs) to $30 (500 paintballs) per day.
- Boatload Wednesdays, Wednesdays now through October. Get a boatload of people (up to nine) in for some whitewater rafting. Questions, call 800-356-RAFT or visit www.songerwhitewater.com. Songer Whitewater, 3069 Miller Ridge Road, Hico. $510.
- Cheat Canyon, now through summer. Thrilling whitewater rides through 13 miles of untamed river through Cheat Canyon. In this section of cheat River, visitors will find more than 30 rapids of Class III or higher. For those who prefer more mild than wild can enjoy Class II-III rapids and swimming holes in Cheat Narrows. For more information on the Cheat and a list of rafting companies, visit www.wvriversports.com and search for "Cheat River."
- Hanging Rock Trails, open from April 15-Dec. 15. Enjoy 24 miles of trails in the Wayne National Forest at Hanging Rock. Also 51 ponds at the former strip-mine site. Take U.S. 52 west to exit Ohio 650 at Hanging Rock (in between Ironton and Haverhill exits). Questions, call Jerry and Ellen Gammon, 740-533-1630 or visit www.hratvclub.com. Hanging Rock ATV Club, Ironton.
- ATV Backcountry Tours, open year-round. A guided 2 1/2 hour tour in the mountainous terrain on ACE's backcountry trails. Minimum age is 18 for drives and 16 for riders. Questions, call 800-787-3982 or visit www.aceraft.com. ACE Adventure Center, Oak Hill. $129 Sunday-Friday; $149 for Saturday; tandem ride rates are $49 for Sunday-Friday and $49 Saturday.
- Bike and ATV Races, 7 p.m. every Friday, except for Fair week; and 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. Gate opens at 4 p.m. sign up at 4:30 p.m. and practice at 5:45 p.m. No alcohol, controlled substances or persons under the influence are permitted on grounds. Food concessions on grounds. For more information and rules, call Doug, 304-638-6477; Brad, 304-778-2386; or visit www.miltonmotocross.com. West Virginia Pumpkin Park, Fairground Road, Milton. $8, children under 6 free; race entry fees from $10-$25.
- Hatfield-McCoy Trails, open year-round. More than 500 miles of trails open to ATV riders, motorcyclists, off-road cyclists and equestrians. The area is known for its rocky, mountainous terrain and for its ATV-friendly attitude. For more information, visit www.trailsheaven.com or call 800-592-2217. Hatfield-McCoy Trails, Lyburn. Resident permit, $26.50 (W.Va. drivers license required); non-resident permit, $47.
- Wildlife Encounters, now through summer. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Wildlife Encounters package with a canoe and kayak trip to a beaver dam, feeding hummingbirds by hand (at Lake Hope starting June 18), close up visits with birds of prey, snakes and other reptiles, and two nights hotel or cabin. Call 800-Hocking. Hocking Hills Tourism Association, 13178 Ohio 664 S. Hocking Hills. Packages start at $193 per person.
- Wildlife Tours, open seven days a week from June-August; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, May and September-October. View 25 non-native animal species from around the world in open, natural environments. Guests may depart the transport shuttle at the Lake Trail, The Wetlands, The Outpost or later this season, the new Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center. Shuttles will run about every 10 minutes between the stops. For more information, call 740-638-5030 or visit www.thewilds.org. The Wilds, 14000 International Road, Cumberland.
1940s Radio Hour 
J. Chris Newberg 
First Friday and Second Look Saturday 
Lions Arts and Crafts Show 
"The Nutcracker" 
Christmas Tour of Homes 
2nd annual Holiday Candlelight Tour 
Marshall Artists Series: "Wizard of Oz" 
16th annual Joy to the World Holiday Concert 
"Cowboy" Bill Martin 
