Blue Appalachia

06/05/2026

Happy from the hills of West Virginia. 🌎💚

The forests, rivers, and mountains we cherish aren’t just beautiful—they’re essential. Places like the New River Gorge help protect our climate, support wildlife, and remind us why stewardship matters.

Today, we’re celebrating the landscapes that shape our communities and committing to protect them for generations to come. 🥾

06/05/2026

Before the foundation goes down, we have to test the ground. 👷‍♂️

This is a Standard Pe*******on Test (SPT)—one of the most common methods geotechnical engineers use to evaluate soil conditions before construction begins.

No guesswork. Just solid engineering. 🏗️

05/25/2026

Nothing like a little mud, mountain air, and freedom on Memorial Day weekend. 🇺🇸🏔️ Grateful for those who made weekends like this possible. Ride safe and enjoy the trails. 💨

05/22/2026

Uniquely Appalachian. 🩵

05/22/2026

Laying the foundation for progress! 🚜 Crews were on-site this week at the Cottages on the Hill development conducting geotechnical testing—a crucial first step to ensure this new development is safe, sustainable, and built to last.🏡

05/09/2026

There’s something special about the mountain air in this part of West By God - quiet enough to slow you down and powerful enough to make you feel whole again. ⛰️ 🌬️

05/01/2026

Here’s to new beginnings, blooming trails, and making memories in the mountains. As Earth Month wraps up, we’re grateful for the wild, wonderful places that make spring in Southern West Virginia so special. 🩵

04/21/2026

Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, now being reclaimed by nature, is linked to tragedy along the Bluestone River.

04/15/2026

West Virginia’s first Mountain Coaster.🎢

Brush Creek Holl'r is West Virginia's first mountain coaster, located in Mercer County near Interstate 77. Riders control their own speed as they travel