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A harvester holds a ginseng root along side a mature ginseng plant.

2022 ginseng harvest season in West Virginia opens

David Sibray -
MULLENS, W.Va. — Ginseng harvest season is open in West Virginia and will continue through Wednesday, November 30, according to the W.Va. Division of...
The morning sun rises on the grounds of the State Fair of West Virginia at Fairlea, West Virginia..

Despite rain, state fair 2022 among most successful ever

The Powell Mountain goat once grazed the cliffs along US-19.

Monument raised to memory of well-known goat in West Virginia

The W.Va. Division of Forestry predicts peak fall foliage will emerge in late September in the Allegheny Mountains.

West Virginia tourism releases 2022 fall foliage map

Cliffs in Hacker Valley, Webster County, Allegheny Highlands Region

Isolated Webster County in W.Va. once declared itself a state

Attractions

The summits of the Yew Mountains rise to more than 4,500 feet along the Highland Scenic Highway.

Scenic parkway explores some of W.Va.'s highest peaks

Amanda Larch -
MARLINTON, W.Va. — Traveling through a windswept landscape of spruce and cranberry, a scenic parkway that explores some of the highest elevations in West...
Guests at West Virginia state parks enjoying farm-to-table dining.

Farm-to-Table dinners return to W.Va. State Parks

David Sibray -
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks farm-to-table dinner series is back this year and is the best way to enjoy locally...
The Blackwater Falls descends out of the Canaan Valley

Blackwater Falls visitors can expect far more in Tucker County

A sign recognizing the Eastern Continental Divide rises along I-68 in Maryland. Google Maps image.

Promotion of high bridge, continental divide gains support

The McDonald Bridge is the highest on the U.S. Interstate Highway System.

New River Gorge Bridge not only record bridge in national park

Boardwalk at the Cranberry Glades Botanical Area allows visitors to observe bog wildlife.

Unique, nearly Canadian environment found at Cranberry Glades

Recreation

West Virginia University is celebrating the opening of new outdoor recreation trails.
Recreation

WVU Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative celebrates new trails

Clyde Craig -
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The West Virginia University (WVU) Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development...
Fishing guide Bill Handy prepares to launch onto the upper New River on an early fall day.
Fishing

New River Gorge ranked second among fall fishing destinations

David Sibray -
SANDSTONE, W.Va. — The New River Gorge in southern West Virginia has been ranked second...
A white-tailed buck peers out from behind a woodpile.
Hunting

State reminds hunters to buy stamps before archery season Saturday

WVExplorer -
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters who want a chance to take up to two additional...

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

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

Christine Snyder -
In the market for a new home? The Victorian mansion built on the site of abolitionist John Brown’s 1859 hanging in Charles Town is...
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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Gift of vacation cabin aids flood recovery in Greenbrier Valley

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