Morgantown : The Perfect Place to Live , Work & Play
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The home of West Virginia University ( WVU ) provides visitors , residents and students with a mountain metropolitan environment , which is not only a fabulous place to visit but also to live and play .
In a world of many new normals due to COVID-19 , outdoor activities and opportunities have become a major interest throughout the nation . West Virginia is blessed with some of the richest natural , outdoor recreation opportunities in the U . S .
In 2019 , Morgantown was recognized as # 8 of the 30 Best Small Sports Cities in the Country . Most people think of Morgantown as a sports town for traditional sporting events . However , the best kept secret is the area ’ s extensive outdoor recreation and adventure sports amenities such as hiking , biking , rock climbing , whitewater rafting and kayaking .
Did you know ?
• Morgantown has more hiking , biking , rock climbing and whitewater rapids within an hour ’ s drive than Boulder , CO , or Asheville , NC .
• Morgantown has a critical mass of some of the best rock climbing on the East Coast , and there are more than 500 climbing routes within a 10-mile radius .
• Morgantown has more than 600 miles of Class I-V whitewater rapids available for enjoyment almost year-round within only a 30-minute drive .
Did you know the Greater Morgantown Area has also received the following accolades ?
• 2020 Top Adventure College – Blue Ridge Outdoors
• 2020 Inductee to Rail-Trail Hall of Fame
– Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
• 2019 Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers
– Forbes
The concentration of these natural resources and the abundance of amazing outdoor experiences in the Greater Morgantown Area led to the creation of the Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative ( OEDC ) at WVU . OEDC was created to leverage West Virginia ’ s outdoor recreation assets to stimulate and improve economic opportunities throughout the state . Its work is driving
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There couldn ’ t be a better time for the Morgantown Area Partnership , a public / private alliance driving economic prosperity for the Greater Morgantown Area , and Visit Mountaineer Country Convention & Visitors Bureau , Mountaineer Country ’ s destination marketing organization , to join forces with OEDC . Together , they will use their multiple platforms and networks to attract a vibrant workforce and visitor audience that is seeking exciting outdoor experiences and / or a better quality of life by living in North Central West Virginia , where they can work remotely and play in wide open spaces .
For more Mountaineer Country outdoor recreation information , go to VisitMountaineerCountry . com . To learn more about quality of life and resources on business development , visit MorgantownPartnership . com .
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