• About Us
  • Our Mission
  • Board of Directors
  • Advisory Board
  • Staff Members
  • Our Story
• Projects
  • Save the Trail
  • Save Our Squirrel
  • Keep Dolly Sods Wild!
  • North Fork Watershed
  • J R Clifford Project
  • BWC National Park
• News
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Newsletters
• Endangered Species
  • WV No. Flying Squirrel
  • Indiana Bat
  • Cheat Mtn Salamander
  • Virginia Big-Eared Bat
  • Northern Water Shrew
  • Running Buffalo Clover
• Blackwater History
  • Porte Crayon
  • The Railroad
  • The Industrial Age
  • Legal History
  • Our Dream
• Touring Blackwater
  • Where to Stay
  • Where to Eat
  • Where to Shop
  • Having Fun
  • Rest & Relax
• Canyon Views
  • Scenery
  • Flora and Fauna
  • Other Areas
• Recreation
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Hiking & Trails
  • Skiing & Winter Sports
  • Fly Fishing
  • Other Activities
• Great Links
  • Rails & Trails
  • Recreation
  • Rivers & Streams
  • Wildlife
  • Organizations
• Miscellaneous
  • Literature
  • Blackwater Products
  • Blog with Us
  • Guest Book
  • Nature Notes

Special thanks to our wonderful committee, who did such an amazing job planning and executing this event!

Steve and Katy White
Chuck Smith and Kim Covert

Diane Baisden and Sam Jinks
Diane and Roscoe Beall III
Pat and Judy Bowling
John and Debbie Brown
Jim and Laura Cava
Senator and Mrs. Truman Chafin
Helen Chilton
Sheila Coleman-Castells
Donna and Carroll Cook
Cooper & Preston, PLLC
Oshel Craigo
Glenda and James Crawford
John and Titi Ferguson
Tom and Paula Flaherty
Bob and Barbara Foster
Buck and Kathe Larkin Geary
William Gerhold
Steve Haid and Jennifer Taylor
Lori Haldeman
Tom and Stacy Halloran
Rita Haverty
Fred and Tracy Herz
Rose Marie Herz
Mike and Julie Lee
Gerry Milnes
Kim Landis and Butch Nelson
B.J. and Jeri Nibert
Harriett and Paul Nusbaum
Frederick ‘‘ Doc’’ Reichle, M.D.
Joe Rieffenberger
Geraldine Roberts. Esq.
Darrell and Debbie Rolston
Bobby and Annie Snyder
Speaker and Mrs. Rick Thompson
John White
Scottie Wiest

Click here to view photogallery from Canaan Valley Fundraising Party.

If you are interested in purchasing pictures from the event or wish to view additional photographs. Please visit www.akaflash.com (go to page 2 of Photo Coverage) or www.parsonsadvocate.com (go to news photos and scroll down to Friends of Blackwater)

See what Governor Manchin had to say about bringing the Blackwater Canyon into public ownership! Watch the video below.

See Sheila Coleman-Castells perform with Gerry Milnes and John Rossbach!Watch the video below.

Special Thanks to all of our business supporters. We couldn't have done it without you!

Brickstreet Insurance
Appalachian Cabins
Aspen Village
Big John’s Family Fixin’s
Blackwater Outdoors
Canaan Valley Resort
Cooper & Preston LLC
Davis River Walk
Deer Run Studios
Falcor Winery
Golden Anchor
Guest Services
Herz, Herz & Reichle Developments
Highland Artisans Gallery
Highland Inn and Spa
Kim Landis Realty
La Fontaine Bakery
Lockheed Martin
Mama G’s Pizzeria
Massage Therapies of Davis
Mountain State Brewery
Mountain Top Realty
Nannie’s Bakery
Sangha Consulting, LLC
Sirianni’s
Smith Cochran & Hicks CPA
Technology Solutions
The Masters Law Firm
The Trail Mix
Three Castles Antiques
Timberline Four Seasons Resort
Timberline Stables
Tygart Valley Distributing
Whitegrass Cross Country
WISP