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Active SWV provides an ecosystem of health and wellness opportunities to southern West Virginia. Share, tag, like, follow, ask.

It is our mission to increase opportunities and access to physical activities in southern West Virginia. This means you have increasing ways to get active and bring your family and friends along. But knowing where to find information, updates, and announcements can be the first barrier. Please help your friends, family, and neighbors know where to find free programs throughout southern West Virginia. https://activeswv.org/directory2017

We have weekly programs happening. Learn more about them here: http://activeswv.org/events

Stay up to date on any changes, cancellations, etc. by joining the Active Southern West Virginia Bulletin Board group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510365325927374/

In partnership with the New River Gorge National River, ActiveSWV Community Captains are leading activities throughout the national park. This program is called Get Active in the Park powered by Active SWV Community Captains. Check out the page here: https://www.facebook.com/GetActiveinthePark/

View the live camera at the New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitor Center: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/photosmultimedia/neri_crvccam1.htm

10/24/2026

Join Community Captains for the Beckley Full Moon Walk on Oct. 26th at 6:15pm. Meet at the 3rd Avenue Art park parking area on MacManus Trail for a beginner friendly walk!

Sign up for your free membership before attending here: https://rpb.li/eLx

See more program details and join the community through the Facebook event here: https://rpb.li/ny3P

10/23/2026

Meet our October Community Captain of the month, Sarah Blackburn!

Sarah is a climbing guide who donates time to Active SWV free climbing programs every month. If you have attended one of these programs, you know what a talented instructor she is and what a gift she is giving the communities around her.

Sarah moved here from North Carolina three years ago with her husband, George, and their border collie, Schätze.

Sara was never very active until she started rock climbing. The intellectual challenge of solving the puzzle of the route motivated her to get in better shape.

Sarah volunteers with Active SWV to offer free climbing programming because, “Rock climbing outdoors can feel intimidating, and I love being able to make it more accessible and fun for people,” she says.

Read more about Sarah Blackburn and her story here: https://rpb.li/Fq8k

10/22/2026

Join Community Captains Jacki and Barbie for an October 25th fall hike on the Glade Creek trail! Meet at the Prince side of the trail/at the trailhead, and see some beautiful waterfalls and falling leaves!

Sign up for your free membership before attending: https://rpb.li/eLx

See more program details and join the community on Facebook here: https://rpb.li/KTmQW

10/22/2026

Active SWV members - we want to hear from you!

If you have participated in an Active SWV program this year, please take a few minutes to complete our annual end of year participant survey. We are looking for insights to improve our programming in the future, and to recognize some of our long standing attendees!

All respondents will be sent a wooden WV charm as a thank you.

Complete the survey here! https://rpb.li/rO2l{{HCIContactId}}

10/21/2026

Active SWV is excited to announce that we are launching a NEW Workforce Well-being Master Class Training, and enrollment for our first cohort is now open!

We are launching this new free wellness training program and grant opportunity for West Virginia businesses this fall, with support from the West Virginia Department of Health.

The six-week self-paced online WV Workforce Well-being training program guides businesses in establishing an internal wellness program to create sustainable change in supporting and improving the health of employees. Participating businesses are eligible for a $2,500 capacity building grant to fund their one-year action plan.

Visit our website to learn more and fill out the Admission Application: https://rpb.li/oa5GQ

10/21/2026

Catch the last Meadow River Rail Trail bike ride of October on 10/31! This beginner-friendly event is a great way to enjoy the outdoor and stay active in a relaxed, supportive setting.

Please bring your own bike and helmet. If you haven't already, sign up for your free Active SWV membership here: https://rpb.li/ZFwa5q

Bikers of all abilities welcome! Join the community through the Facebook Event here: https://rpb.li/V53xl6

10/20/2026

Fall is officially in the air in Southern West Virginia, bringing cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the perfect weather for outdoor movement. To help you stay warm and stylish on the trails or around the campfire, Active Southern West Virginia has just launched brand-new autumn arrivals in our online shop!

Every purchase directly supports our mission to provide free, accessible physical activity programs across our communities. Check out the new cozy additions to our collection:

Active SWV Embroidered Cuffed Beanie
Active SWV Athletic Crew Socks
Active SWV Plush Velveteen Throw

Shop the new fall collection today! https://rpb.li/tVY

10/17/2026

Are you new to Active SWV and want to attend a program?

Here is what you need to know:

1. Complete your membership here: https://rpb.li/tmJpvc

This membership entitles you to free registration to all Active SWV programs, and also signifies your acceptance to our liability waiver and policies. Every person attending must have completed this step; yes children, yes out of town guests, yes you! *children who do not have their own unique email address will need to be signed up using an iteration of the parent email. E.g. If the parent's email is [email protected], then for the minor/child use the email address [email protected], and so forth. *child accounts using this email format will not actually have a log in ability, since the email is not real and cannot be checked

2. During the membership creation, you will create an account username and password. The username will be your email address. You will set your own password. We recommend something like Activeswv2026! to meet all the character requirements, but make it something you will remember.

3. Check your email, you will receive a link to verify your email address is yours.

4. Download the app, My Glue. Using your log in credentials, sign in, and browse events to sign up. Or, use the website calendar www.activeswv.org/calendar to find your event and log in/register

5. Go enjoy your program!

***Note, once you have completed the first step, you are able to attend any programs without redoing the membership step. Membership needs to be completed one time per individual.

Sign up for your free membership here: https://rpb.li/eLx

10/16/2026

Looking ahead to spring? Registration is now open for the 2027 New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race! Join us on Saturday, May 1, 2027 for a challenging point-to-point course across the New River Gorge, featuring incredible views and plenty of elevation along the way.

Start planning your spring adventure and get ready to experience the Gorge from rim to rim!

Learn more and register here: https://rpb.li/ZRs

10/15/2026

Join Community Captains Barbie and Jacki for a hike at the Hawks Nest Rail Trail on Sunday, 10/18!

Meet at the parking lot to the trailhead for the 10am hike, and join others who love walking outdoors. Beginners welcome!

Sign up for your free membership before attending: https://rpb.li/eLx

Join the community on Facebook here: https://rpb.li/2nmFqK

Address

118 North Heber Street
Beckley, WV
25801

Telephone

+13042548488

Website

http://www.ActiveSWV.org/

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