Kick off the spring trail season Saturday by joining the Mon River Trails Conservancy in a national Celebrate Trails Day event.
Across the United States, trail users will be having some fun at hosted events on rail-trails.
On the Mon River Rail-Trail, find the Spring Handmade Market: Art Walk in the Wharf District, Morgantown.
Enjoy shopping for hand-crafted jewelry, paintings, prints, wood art and other local artisan products from noon-5 p.m.
Vendors will be located along the rail-trail (mile 10), near Flour and Feed, Mountain State Brewing, Oliverio’s and Table 9 restaurants all the way to the Morgantown Singing Tree of Diversity mosaic.
Of the artisan sales, 10% will benefit the local rail-trails. Get a peek of 30 artists and their works at montrails.org/mrtc-handmade-market/
Morgantown Adventure Outfitters will have free rentals of bikes on the Mon River Rail-Trail and kayaks for a paddle on the Upper Mon River Water Trail from noon-6 p.m., based on availability. Learn more about the Morgantown Adventure Outfitters and its rental facility at Walnut Street Landing/Hazel Ruby McQuain Park.
The 2-Mile Spring Walk and Trail-side Fun will begin at 2 p.m.
A community walk with MRTC with the start and end at the MRTC Tent beside Table 9 restaurant. A great way to enjoy the day with other rail-trail friends and search for the first signs of spring. Pick-up a trail map and find out more about the Mon River Trails Conservancy. This is a free activity.
There will also be other free activities for kids and adults.
Check out:
- Craft art table led by Debbie Palmer. Enjoy making a sun-catcher.
- Birdseed pinecone feeder activity led by Morgantown Public Library.
- Tree ID games and free tree give-away while supplies last at the Morgantown Tree Board station.
- Health screenings with the WVU School of Pharmacy, including free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings plus a chance to chat with a pharmacist.
- Live Music beside Flour and Feed, featuring The Mud Larks at 12:30 p.m., Chris Haddox at 1:45 and Dem Donkey Boys at 3.
