Life in Green Bank


What is it like to live in Green Bank and Pocahontas Country West Virginia? Learn more here! Check back for updates. Have information you’d like to share? Email jmalusky at nrao.edu.

Sustainability see a variety of resources and staff efforts to live a greener life

Internet Advocacy a popular story about this part of the world are the challenges our rural residents have to access high quality internet. The Observatory supports several initiatives to find funding for and attract new Internet Service Providers.

Visiting coming to Green Bank and Pocahontas County for the first time? See where to stay, eat, shop, and explore with the Pocahontas County Convention & Visitors Bureau

See the latest news from the Pocahontas Times, our local newspaper

The Pocahontas County Libraries have five locations across the county and a variety of resources, along with access to internet through limited WiFi and computers

Pocahontas County Public Schools the local public school district serving students in the area, along with hosting a variety of local events

Pocahontas County Opera House The Pocahontas County Opera House is a 250 seat historic theatre located in Marlinton, West Virginia. The Pocahontas County Opera House Foundation puts on an annual performance series to bring in both local and international musicians, playgroups, and other performers to Pocahontas County, West Virginia.

Monongahela National Forest Green Bank is surrounded by beautiful natural resources and many people come to the area to enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, skiing, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. Learn more at Mon Forest Towns.