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Spring peepers (Pseudacris crucifer) welcome spring to West Virginia with their early March song.

Ignore groundhogs: look to frogs to announce spring

David Sibray -
BEAVER, W.Va. — Say what you will about groundhogs, their ability to predict the arrival of spring is nowhere near as accurate as that...
Blueberry bushes thrive in a West Virginia nursery

Nursery and landscape industry growing in West Virginia

The new West Virginia Historic Preservation Center will be located in the historic high school building at Arthurdale, West Virginia.

Alliance to establish W.Va. state historic preservation center

Maple syrup production is growing in West Virginia.

Maple Syrup Days on tap at six Pocahontas County farms

Sunrise over West Virginia

WVU and partners build a solar-power test site in Fairmont

Attractions

Spruce forests in the Monongahela National Forest will provide the nation's 2023 Christmas Tree.

Monongahela National Forest to provide 2023 Capitol Christmas tree

David Sibray -
ELKINS, W.Va.– The Monongahela National Forest has been selected to provide the 2023 Christmas Tree for the U.S. capitol, kicking off a year-long celebration...
Visitors stroll the boardwalks at Beartown State Park in southeastern West Virginia.

Beartown State Park a classroom for West Virginia geology

Amanda Larch -
DROOP, W.Va. — Among the smallest state parks in West Virginia, 110-acre Beartown State Park is nevertheless among its most fascinating. For decades, it's...
Cook,s Old Mill welcomes visitors at Greenville West Virginia.

Cook's Old Mill centerpiece of a historic W.Va. landscape

The Adventures on the Gorge Resort overlooks the New River Gorge National Park near Fayetteville, W.Va.

12 remarkable facts about the New River Gorge in West Virginia

Ice and snow lay thick at the Allegheny Front at Dolly Sods.

Dolly Sods roads close for winter '22-'23 beginning Jan. 3

Glade Creek wanders through a snowy hollow at Babcock State Park. Photo courtesy Rick Burgess.

W.Va. state parks extend deadline on holiday gift cards

Recreation

A black bear ambles through a meadow in West Virginia.
Hunting

Hunters harvest fewer black bears in West Virginia in 2022

Will Reedy -
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters harvested 1,727 black bears during the combined archery, crossbow, and firearms...
Trout stocking schedule for West Virginia
Fishing

West Virginia Trout Stocking Schedules Jan. 23-27, 2023

Will Reedy -
West Virginia Explorer Magazine publishes an updated list of waters stocked by the W.Va. Division...
A show sponsor measures a deer rack at the W.Va. Hunting and Fishing Show. (Photo courtesy W.Va. Dept. of Commerce)
Recreation

W.Va. Hunting and Fishing Show returns Jan. 20–22

Will Reedy -
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters and anglers who attend the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing...

Lodging

Flowers grow in profusion around the Garvey House at Winona, West Virginia, in the New River Gorge.

First B&B established in New River Gorge now for sale

Bianca Bosworth -
Nearly 35 years after it was established, the first bed-and-breakfast in the New River Gorge is on the market, and times have changed almost...
A horse-drawn carriage tours the historic ground of Capon Springs Resort.

Capon Springs offers 30-percent state resident discount

Inn at Glade Springs Resort

Glade Springs resort suspends operations until April 20

One of the first Tru by Hilton hotel properties in West Virginia is expected to open in Beckley, West Virginia (WV).

Beckley tourism leaders welcome Hilton hotel, growth

A horse-drawn carriage tours the historic ground of Capon Springs Resort.

Capon Springs celebrates 88th season by changing very little

Galleries

Pioneer Farm at Twin Falls Resort State Park, West Virginia

Spring photography workshop at Twin Falls set for April 7-9

Will Reedy -
Amateur and professional photographers are invited to attend West Virginia's annual spring photography workshop April 7-9 at Twin Falls State Park, which offers some...
Cleaned ramps in Bowl

New gallery displays best of West Virginia ramp fare

David Sibray -
Have you ever seen a ramp or attended a ramp dinner? Proud West Virginia fans of the ramp are sharing photos of their favorite...

Real Estate

Arthur C. Clarke appears on the set of "2001: A Space Odyssey" in 1965.

Science fiction writer's predictions playing out in West Virginia

Clyde Craig -
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke predicted the migration to rural areas now being witnessed in the U.S., says the publisher...
The valley of Indian Creek in Monroe County wanders through scenic farmscapes.

Sleepy valley of Indian Creek grows as a residential destination

David Sibray -
Though it might sound cliche, time really does stand still in the Indian Creek valley in southern West Virginia. A winery has opened. Farmers...
The tower on the McMaster's residence looks out across the historic landscape in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Home at site of abolitionist John Brown's hanging for sale

Shade trees were planted at Maplecrest to keep the residence cool in summer.

Tree planting can increase property value in urban West Virginia

The large veranda along the front of the tavern is among the architectural highlights noted in the landmark's nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.

Built in 1800, historic New River Gorge landmark for sale

Gandy Creek enters the legendary Sinks-of-Gandy Cave on a frigid morning. Photo courtesy Rick Burgess.

West Virginia landmark "Sinks of Gandy" still up for sale

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