Resources for residents near the Monongahela National Forest
On this page, you will find resources that were developed for residents of the Monongahela National Forest (Mon Forest) region of West Virginia. These resources can be used by the community to make decisions about tourism. They include:
Economic and Quality of Life Data Report
This report presents sustainable tourism indicators identified from public data sources in the Mon Forest region of West Virginia. Get the report (PDF).
Visitors’ Survey Report
The purpose of this survey was to learn from out-of-town visitors to the region about their trip. The survey also asked visitors about how well they think the Mon Forest region is performing on certain factors, and how important they think each of these factors is to tourism in general. Specifically, they were asked about sustainability, competitiveness, relationships between humans and the environment, and travel preferences and behaviors post COVID-19. Get the Visitors Survey Report (PDF).
Residents’ Survey Report
In addition to out-of-town visitors, the Mon Forest is used by nearby residents, too. This survey of local residents who recently visited the Mon provides general indications of local perceptions of and attitudes towards tourism in the ANF region. Get the Residents Survey Report (PDF).
Combined Summary of Findings
The main findings from the Visitors’ Survey and Residents’ Survey distilled into a single two-page overview. Get the summary.
Tourism and Recreation Asset Map
An interactive map of the region’s tourism and recreation features.
Tourism First Impressions: Mon Forest Towns, WV
The Tourism First Impressions (TFI) program creates an
exchange between people from two (or more) destination regions. A
visitor group provides feedback to representatives from the host
region regarding perceptions of tourism strengths and opportunities.
In early October of 2024, a team of four professionals from New
Hampshire spent 4 days/3 nights touring a variety of communities in and near the Monongahela National Forest region of West Virginia. They shared their findings in this report.