Green Bank Local Area Information

Living and Working in Green Bank

Green Bank is a peaceful area with a unique mix of striking natural beauty and state-of -the-art technology. The large majority of residents of the area, both natives and new comers, love this special environment. The area is a center for outdoor recreation and has a reputation as an excellent environment for raising a family.

Green Bank is located in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, an area known by the thousands who visit each year as "Nature's Mountain Playground."   From Snowshoe Mountain's world-class resort, to the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, to the Cranberry Glades and Nature Center, to hundreds of miles of hiking and biking paths, to endless miles of rivers and streams to paddle and fish - we have something for everyone when it comes to outdoor fun.  The activities and attractions pages provide all the details and the drop down menus provide lodging options for your family, whether you like luxury condos overlooking the valleys or cute country cabins set alongside rambling streams.

Connect with NRAO

The NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory and NSF Green Bank Observatory are facilities of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.

Founded in 1956, the NSF NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NSF NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NSF NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NSF NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.

The U.S. National Science Foundation (U.S. NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."

AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.