Looking for a new hobby? West Virginia has plenty of those to choice from. Here are just a few of the things that you can learn in West Virginia:
- Kayaking
rickyrodva/Flickr North American River Runners (NARR) has the oldest kayaking school in the state, according to its website. They offer 2-hour kayaking clinics on their lake covering paddle technique, balance, braces and the Eskimo roll.
- Mountain climbing
Seneca Rocks Climbing School/Facebook Seneca Rocks Climbing School has been around for 40 years. They teach novices and experienced climbers how to conduct themselves in a safe manner, according to their Facebook page.
- Contra dancing
FOOTMAD/Facebook Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) has at least two chapters in West Virginia (the Kanawha Valley and Morgantown). They offer a chance to learn how to contra dance (similar to square dancing) and listen to traditional music.
- Archery
Guernsey Sports/Flickr Just in case Katniss Everdeen got you inspired to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, there are several clubs around the state where you can learn more about archery. Check out the West Virginia Archery Association for more information about clubs and tournaments in your neck of the woods.
- Mountain biking
Snowshoe Mountain Resort/Facebook The bike park at Snowshoe has been recognized as one of the best in the United States and offers one of the largest trail systems in the east, according to its website. The park offers private lessons, group lessons and family clinics for anyone who wants to get more comfortable with the terrain before riding on their own.
- Bird watching
Jason Means/Flickr Several of the state’s parks offer basic bird watching events and courses during the spring. These are free and open to the public. West Virginia is home to about 35 species of warblers birds that can be seen during the spring. For more information see the state Department of Commerce’s website.
- Writing
Fredrik Rubensson /flickr West Virginia has a writers’ association that has an annual conference and writing contest to help encourage people to write. Check out WV Writers for more information.
- Scuba divng
Sarge’s Dive Shop/Facebook Summersville Lake is considered the clearest water East of the Mississippi River and Sarge’s Dive Shop teaches people to scuba dive there. They offer certification and lessons.
- Quilting
Jo Ford Cotter/Facebook West Virginia has a number of quilting circles, businesses and associations for quilters. For more information, visit wvquilters.org. West Virginia Quilters.
- Sailing
Sewell Mountain Sailing Association of West Virginia/Facebook The Sewell Mountain Sailing Association offers a free weekend of sailing classes to help you learn to sail solo. The only cost associated with it is travel.
- Flying remote controlled airplanes
barfisch West Virginia has several clubs dedicated to radio-controlled aircrafts. There are clubs in Clarksburg, Fairmont, Winfield, St. Albans, Princeton, Buckhannon and Glengary, For more information see this website.
- Ghost hunting
Jerry Edmundson/Flickr No seriously… there are a ton of paranormal societies in West Virginia that search for ghosts and other things supernatural, according to this website.
These are just a few of the cool things that you can learn to do in West Virginia. How many of these things are you involved in or did you know about? What are some other cool things that people can learn to do in West Virginia?
rickyrodva/Flickr
North American River Runners (NARR) has the oldest kayaking school in the state, according to its website. They offer 2-hour kayaking clinics on their lake covering paddle technique, balance, braces and the Eskimo roll.
Seneca Rocks Climbing School/Facebook
Seneca Rocks Climbing School has been around for 40 years. They teach novices and experienced climbers how to conduct themselves in a safe manner, according to their Facebook page.
FOOTMAD/Facebook
Friends of Old Time Music and Dance (FOOTMAD) has at least two chapters in West Virginia (the Kanawha Valley and Morgantown). They offer a chance to learn how to contra dance (similar to square dancing) and listen to traditional music.
Guernsey Sports/Flickr
Just in case Katniss Everdeen got you inspired to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, there are several clubs around the state where you can learn more about archery. Check out the West Virginia Archery Association for more information about clubs and tournaments in your neck of the woods.
Snowshoe Mountain Resort/Facebook
The bike park at Snowshoe has been recognized as one of the best in the United States and offers one of the largest trail systems in the east, according to its website. The park offers private lessons, group lessons and family clinics for anyone who wants to get more comfortable with the terrain before riding on their own.
Jason Means/Flickr
Several of the state’s parks offer basic bird watching events and courses during the spring. These are free and open to the public. West Virginia is home to about 35 species of warblers birds that can be seen during the spring. For more information see the state Department of Commerce’s website.
Fredrik Rubensson /flickr
West Virginia has a writers’ association that has an annual conference and writing contest to help encourage people to write. Check out WV Writers for more information.
Sarge’s Dive Shop/Facebook
Summersville Lake is considered the clearest water East of the Mississippi River and Sarge’s Dive Shop teaches people to scuba dive there. They offer certification and lessons.
Jo Ford Cotter/Facebook
West Virginia has a number of quilting circles, businesses and associations for quilters. For more information, visit wvquilters.org. West Virginia Quilters.
Sewell Mountain Sailing Association of West Virginia/Facebook
The Sewell Mountain Sailing Association offers a free weekend of sailing classes to help you learn to sail solo. The only cost associated with it is travel.
barfisch
West Virginia has several clubs dedicated to radio-controlled aircrafts. There are clubs in Clarksburg, Fairmont, Winfield, St. Albans, Princeton, Buckhannon and Glengary, For more information see this website.
Jerry Edmundson/Flickr
No seriously… there are a ton of paranormal societies in West Virginia that search for ghosts and other things supernatural, according to this website.
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