Hatfield-McBlog

How to deal with unseasonal weather

2012-01-25T09:52:00.001-05:00

If you have ever been to Southern West Virginia this poem will probably strike a chord with you.....Even though it is about a fictional country of hills and valleys. “I remember….The dark woods, masking slopes of sombre hills;The grey clouds' leaden everlasting arch;The dusky streams that flowed without a sound,And the lone winds that whispered down the passes.Vista upon vista marching, hills on

Prepping your Ride....

2012-01-11T18:01:00.000-05:00

Prepping your ride for the winter seasonBy Big Jim CharlesToday’s automotive machines are remarkable compared to earlier transportation devices but even though the technology is higher, one thing remains the same- The need for proper and routine maintenance to make sure your ride keeps going and going through the years. As rugged as today’s ATVs, UTVs and Dirtbikes are they still need some tender

How you, our riders help us!

2011-12-29T09:15:00.004-05:00

Hey guys and gals,If you have ever wondered just how much we listen to you, get a load of this!The HMT Rangers have initiated an investigation into an illegal dump thanks to keen eyed riders bringing it to their attention! There are many different ways our riders help us. From telling folks what a great vacation destination the trails are to reporting things to us that may not be all right.During

Christmas at HMT

2011-12-18T17:44:00.002-05:00

Christmastime is always a very busy and special time at the Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority. It's a time of merriment and good cheer, but it is also a time of hard work and contemplation. Trail management has to assess how good of a year we have had work-wise from maintaining and building new trails to which merchandise sells well and which needs to be phased out. There are annaul

For your own benefit

2011-12-07T07:10:00.002-05:00

Hey folks, Big Jim here with a little safety warnin'.... Have you ever seen that tee vee show on SPIKE called "A Thousand Ways to Die"? Eventually they are gonna have a segment like this, if people don't get their heads out of their hindquarters as my dear ole pappy used to say.... Now, lets start with the voice over in that Ron Perleman style....Cut to intro of an excited looking guy standing

Concerns about safety in the fall...

2011-11-30T16:21:00.002-05:00

Hey Guys and Gals,Big Jim here. Recently I have been asked a lot of questions about hunting season in WV vis a vis from visitors concerned about coming during November and December. Some folks who are not familiar with the area and culture are afraid of possibly getting shot. As I keep explaining to 'em, "You have a better chance of getting shot paying for gasoline at the convenience store where

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

2011-11-18T10:33:00.002-05:00

Hey folks,Big Jim here..... You know, Wild, Woolly and Wonderful West Virginia is known for it's vivid four colorful seasons and dramatic weather. I remember when I was a kid, growing up in the hills and hollers of Southern West Virginia and Eastern Kentucky when the old timers would tell visitors, -"you don't like the weather? Well, stick around and it will change in 5 minutes." That didn't

Planning your visit to HMT

2011-11-08T15:20:00.000-05:00

Come on home to WV…. So you have decided you want to visit the world famous Hatfield-McCoy Trails and see what all the excitement is about for yourself. Maybe you have seen feature stories about the Hatfield-McCoy Trails in your favorite ATV, dirt biking or outdoors magazine. Maybe you saw a feature story on it on the Outdoors Network or on a cable outdoors show. Maybe you even saw pictures of

Fall fun is here!

2011-10-25T10:23:00.000-04:00

Summer is over but fun still still here...Well, the past few weeks have been pretty active ones here in Hatfield-McCoy Country.In addition to the usual riding fun to be had on nearly 600 miles worth of trails in several southern West Virginia counties, there has been a LOT going on on weekends in the area. Such as the Aunt Jennie Wilson Music Festival and of course Frontier Days in Logan County,

History comes to life this weekend!

2011-10-13T19:17:00.000-04:00

History comes to life this weekend!The history of the Pioneers and Native Americans will come vividly to life this weekend when the Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park brings Pioneer Days back this weekend, Oct. 14-16.Visitors also are invited to tour the current exhibits at the museum, including the newly installed railroad and coal exhibit with a model train; a general store common to

Trailfest is International fun!

2011-10-09T19:22:00.002-04:00

This year's Trailfest event hosted out of Gilbert West Virginia was truly an international one. Just ask the families from Canada who were riding Bearwallow's trailhead on Sunday afternoon. Rob Williams is a Canadian HMT enthusiast who has been to trailfest and other festivals before. "This is the best festival," he said on Sunday, adding he was very happy to be back in Hatfield-McCoy Country

Fall Riding and Trailfest!

2011-09-28T08:56:00.001-04:00

Well, It looks like the Fall riding season is coming a bit earlier this year. You see, last year it was around Oct. 12 when we started seeing major changes in the topography of the mountains, when the thousand shades of green started turning red, then gold as Fall arrived. This year, we are allready starting to see a lot of leaves turn red and it is not even October yet! Those of you who will be

Civil War returns this weekend to Logan County

2011-09-19T08:10:00.001-04:00

The Rebellion in the Hills Civil War re-enactment will return to Chief Logan State Park this month. During the weekend of Sept. 24-25, 2011 the era of the Blue and the Grey, of historical figures such as Abraham Lincoln, General Robert E. Lee and days when brother fought brother at places like Shiloh and Gettysburg will return. Historical reenactors portraying figures such as Abraham Lincoln

Music Festival coming up fast!!!

2011-08-31T07:19:00.003-04:00

For those riders in the Logan and Boone and Mingo areas on Labor Day Weekend there will be a little something extra going on locally that you may want to enjoy. The Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park in Logan County will host the 2011 Aunt Jennie Music Festival Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-4 at the Liz Spurlock Amphitheater at Chief Logan State Park in Logan. Named in honor of

There's nothing quite like Trailfest!!!

2011-08-15T07:13:00.001-04:00

Hello, Riders! Big Jim here, to let you in on a couple of things that will be coming up soon of interest to you, the greater Hatfield-McCoy Family. As you know, Fall is just around the corner and that is when the Autumn folliage makes it's brillaint return to the hills and mountains of Southern West Virginia. Our current Green Paradise will turn golden and red soon enough and that is a

Reunion Countdown: Just Days Away!

2011-08-09T15:25:00.000-04:00

Still time to get ready for Fisher's ATV World Reunion! Well, there is still time to get ready for one of the country's biggest ATV events and visit some of the folks from the Hatfield-McCoy Trails to boot! That's right. Some members of Team Hatfield-McCoy will be present when the 4th Annual Fisher's ATV World Reunion Presented by Can-Am comes to Patton PA the weekend of Aug. 12-14.

Fishin' Tourney Comes Back To Town

2011-08-02T07:23:00.003-04:00

This coming weekend a major event comes back to town when the annual Tony "Bluegill" Gill Fishing Tournament returns to Logan County bringing with it a chance at a lot of cash and prizes as well as some major fun on the waters on Saturday, August 6, along the banks of the Old Guyandotte River in Logan. Registration for the event is FREE and will be from 7-8:30 a.m. at the parking lot of the

Fisher's Reunion just two weeks away!!!

2011-07-28T09:57:00.001-04:00

Do we know about an event for you! Do you like the great outdoors? Do you like down home country music? Do you like ridin' ATVs and playin' in the mud? Well, you might wanna get ready for one of the years biggest and best events for folks like us!It's only two weeks away, mind you so now is the time to be gettin' ready! Members of the extended Hatfield-McCoy Family are VERY familiar with our good

Major Fisher Event coming soon!

2011-07-25T13:21:00.000-04:00

The 4th Annual Fisher's ATV World Reunion Presented by Can-Am will be held August 12-14, 2011, at the Rock Run Recreation Area in Patton, PA. It's a family friendly weekend packed with exciting off-road activities.And yes. Hatfield-McCoy will be there! There are over 100 miles of trails to ride, with terrain to match every riding skill level. Events include a Quadboss ATV Showdown, Discount Tire

Chief Logan Outdoors Exp

2011-07-14T06:48:00.002-04:00

Hey Guys and Gals, This weekend the Chief Logan Hunting and Fishing Expo comes to Logan County at the Chief Logan State Park Conference Center on July 16-17. There will be around 200 vendors there selling all sorts of outdoor gear and products, from homemade jerkey to ATV supplies and more. This spectacular event, which is sponsored by the Logan County Chamber of Commerce and the

Are You Ready For Adventure?

2011-07-07T14:50:00.001-04:00

It really was an enjoyable trip…On the outset, you really did not know what to expect. You saw the specials on the Outdoor Network. You read about it in your favorite ATV and Dirtbiking magazines. It stayed in your mind for weeks on end, until you just couldn’t withstand the curiosity - the suspense anymore. You had a few days coming up away from your job and you decided, “What the heck, I will

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My !!!

2011-06-29T15:19:00.002-04:00

Trail riders in the Logan County area will get a blast this week when the Town of Logan’s Annual Fourth of July Extravaganza the Freedom Festival kicks off with a vengeance with free fun and events for the entire family. This year’s Freedom Fest promises to be one of the biggest and best ever, with wild animals including Tigers, live music, and not just one, but two big fireworks shows!!!

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

2011-06-29T14:28:00.001-04:00

The Real Story of the Hatfields and the McCoys!

2011-06-15T16:23:00.000-04:00

The Hatfields and the McCoys Feud Myth, Legend and History By Big Jim Charles, CSR The myths and legends surrounding the world famous Hatfield-McCoy Feud persist despite reams of research and well researched books that have drawn a different picture of the infamous 19th century vendetta than the stereotypical portrayal of backwoods vengeance that has haunted

Hatfields and McCoy trivia!!!

2011-06-04T06:55:00.003-04:00

The world famous Hatfield-McCoy Feud has created a lot of myths and legends....So much so that sometimes the actual history of the feud participants gets lost.... Lets have a little fun with an installment of Feud Trivia!Did you know the world famous Hatfield-McCoy Feud was NOT caused over a pig, or a star crossed Romance??? Yes, because of television shows, bad books and folklore lots of people