FotTFR in the News

Central Appalachia Cleanup Conference hopes to revive rivers across state linesFrom establishing new programs, to growing existing efforts, those in attendance said the work has to begin from within the region in order to see change.

Friends of the Tug Fork River Williamson is known for its beautiful trails and the many recreational activities available for those who love the outdoors. Many folks in the area love nothing more than exploring the hills, hunting, or kicking back at their favorite local fishing spot. For those who love fishing, there are a variety of places to make a great catch: local lakes and streams are popular spots, and recently, the Tug Fork River has become especially popular. The increase in its popularity is in no small part due t

Borderland Boat Ramp Project

Dec 9, 2022

The Mingo Messenger Newspaper mentioned Friends of the Tug Fork River in two articles and gave a thumbs up on their op-ed page.

Thank you to the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority and Mingo County Commission for paving the way for further development of the Bloody Mingo Tug Fork River Flater Water Trail. We hope to eventually construct a concrete boat ramp on this site. Gaining control of the property is the first step of this multi year project.

Friends of the Tug Fork President, Pete Runyon, does the honors of installing the sign as Board of directors and water trail partners look on.

Friends of the Tug Fork River promotes local streamWilliamson is known for its beautiful trails and the many recreational activities available for those who love the outdoors. Many folks in the area love nothing more than exploring the

Father, son duo kayak entire Tug Fork RiverFREEBURN, Ky. - A retired Green Beret and his son recently took an eight-day kayak journey down the scenic Tug Fork River.

Floating the Tug Fork River, What A Difference Forty-Five Years MakeWritten by Richard Hines A few months back I was working on a smallmouth bass story and talking to one of the fisheries biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. “What are your better smallmouth streams in southeastern Kentucky? “ After naming a couple of rivers, he ended with, “and the Tug…

Group forms to promote Tug Fork River - WV MetroNewsThe Friends of the Tug Fork River want to sell the world on visiting southern West Virginia and floating a little known gem of a waterway.

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Borderland Boat Ramp Project

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Email: info@friendsofthetugfork.org
Facebook Page | Facebook Group
📞 304-236-3297
📫 PO Box 10, Williamson WV 25661
🏢 25 E 2nd Ave, Williamson WV 25661