The Holler: A Visit Mountaineer Country Podcast
The Holler: A Visit Mountaineer Country Podcast
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The Holler is a destination development podcast by Visit Mountaineer Country CVB, spotlighting the people, places, and projects shaping North Central West Virginia. Each episode features conversations with local leaders, innovators, and community champions who are driving tourism, economic growth, and regional pride. From cryptids, outdoor adventures, and cultural events to behind-the-scenes looks at transformative initiatives, The Holler gives listeners an inside scoop on what makes Mountaineer Country a unique and thriving destination.
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The podcast explores various topics related to local tourism, community initiatives, and economic development with episodes covering parks' influence on tourism, the legacy of historical communities, and unique local activities like geocaching. It emphasizes both innovative projects and regional history that contribute to North Central West Virginia's appeal.
The Holler is a destination development podcast by Visit Mountaineer Country CVB, spotlighting the people, places, and projects shaping North Central West Virginia. Each episode features conversations with local leaders, innovators, and community champions who are driving tourism, economic growth, and regional pride. From cryptids, outdoor adventures, and cultural events to behind-the-scenes looks at transformative initiatives, The Holler gives listeners an inside scoop on what makes Mountaineer Country a unique and thriving destination.
If you haven't listened to part 1, go back and listen to our conversation with West Virginia Scenic Trails Association Communication Coordinator Nicolle Flood-Sawczyszyn.
In this episode, we sit down with local runner and ultra marathoner Donnie Orr, who is attempting to set the fastest known time (FKT) for the Allegheny Trail in June 2026. This will be both a physical and mental challenge as Donnie sets out to hike all 300+ miles of the trail in just over four days. In this episode, Donnie discusses the logistics of planning for a run like this, from his crew to pizza places along the way. Donnie also talks about how running has been an outlet to improve his mental health, and part of this attempt is to also raise support for Bigger Than the Trail, an organization focused on bringing light to the real struggles and challenges that are associated with mental health. Beyond mental health, Donnie also hopes this journey will highlight the beauty, challenge, and versatility of the Allegheny Trail. If he sets the FKT, he invites others to beat it.
You can contact Donnie here. You can find Donnie's GoFundMe supporting mental health initiatives here.
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