The Holler: A Visit Mountaineer Country Podcast

<p>Situated in beautiful Preston County, West Virginia, Modern Homestead offers anything you could want in a cozy weekend getaway. Friendly accommodations, delicious meals and a stunning garden center begging to be...

<p>This month, Rachel sat down with Frank Witt, campground manager at the new Mylan Park KOA Holiday. Frank tells us about exciting updates at the KOA, what campers can expect from their stay, and why outdoor lodging is...

<p>This month, West Virginia University President Michael T. Benson stopped by The Holler to discuss how WVU acts as a tourism driver in North Central West Virginia. President Benson joined us as a part of his "Welcome...

<p>In this episode, we sit down with Morgantown, West Virginia artist Eddie Spaghetti to talk about creativity, community, and the thriving arts scene in Mountaineer Country. Eddie shares how his love for the natural...

<p>Happy Valentine's Day! </p><p>In this episode of The Holler, we sit down with Lisa and Louis Giuliani, the husband-and-wife team behind several downtown Morgantown businesses, including the beloved 123 Pleasant...

<p>What does purpose have to do with tourism? On this January episode of The Holler, we sit down with Cate Schlobohm of WVU’s Purpose Center to explore how a strengths-based approach can help tourism professionals build...

<p>It's a holiday episode! Listen to Hannah and Rachel as they chat about what makes winter in Mountaineer Country so special. They talk about their favorite holiday traditions, their dream holi-dates and how to stay...

<p>Just one month after the Grand Depart of the inaugural Mountaineer Monster bikepacking race, we wanted to revisit some of the participants' thoughts after taking on the course. Rachel had a chance to chat with a...

<p>This week on The Holler, we head to the rolling hills of Preston County to talk with Liz Riffle, co-owner of Riffle Farms, West Virginia’s first and only commercial bison farm.</p><p>Liz, a U.S. Navy veteran, shares...

<p>In this episode of The Holler, we’re talking spicy gravel, Appalachian grit, and the growing outdoor adventure scene in Mountaineer Country. Host Rachel sits down with David Landis, the driving force behind Village 2...

<p>In this episode of The Holler, we sit down with Stella Hehnly, Brand Experience Manager at Visit Mountaineer Country, to talk about the importance of sustainability in tourism. Stella shares insights on the Leave No...

<p>Which Appalachian cryptid would be the best at mini golf? We asked the owners of Cryptid Mountain Miniature Golf that along with other hard-hitting questions like the logistics of operating an indoor blacklight mini...

<p>The kids have spoken! Summer is in full swing in Mountaineer Country which means kiddos are home from school and looking for something to do. According to young locals, these are the best screen-free activities in...

<p>In this episode of The Holler, we talk to JR Petsko, Director of Monongalia County Parks and Recreation, to discuss the three different parks in the county. JR tells us that there is something for everyone across the...

<p>In this episode of The Holler, we sit down with Elizabeth Satterfield from Arthurdale Heritage to explore the rich history of America's first New Deal homestead community. Elizabeth shares how Arthurdale brings...