Among the many attractions that draw visitors to the great state of West Virginia and to the Town of Gilbert , ATV riding is a popular sport for groups of all ages. What better playground to try out the big-boy-toys than the Browning Fork Trails? These trails are a part of the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Trail System which has over 500 miles of mild to rugged trails meandering throughout the counties of Mingo, Logan, Boone, Wyoming and McDowell. Folks looking for an exciting, serene and restful destination to escape the heat of the city will find no traffic jams in the coal fields of southern West Virginia . This is the perfect place to enjoy nature and restore peace to the soul. Even though Gilbert is visited by thousands of non-residential tourists each year, it remains one of the best “off the beaten path” destinations featuring some of the most beautiful […]

In the early 1900s the railroad depot became the center of community life. This was particularly true in Mingo County, WV and the Matewan Depot became one of the most historically significant stations along the 673-mile Norfolk and Western main line. The facility was a combined passenger and freight depot that served the population of nearly 7,000 in Matewan and the surrounding area. After N&W-made its last stop in 1969, the once proud depot was closed and eventually fell into disrepair. In 2000 an initiative to rebuild the historic Matewan railroad depot began. It now serves as a welcoming visitor’s center for the town of Matewan and a museum that includes information on the colorful history of the area including the Hatfield and McCoy feuds, the Matewan Massacre, and the development of the coal mining industry in the region. It also houses a gift shop which offers locally made arts […]