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History / Prehistory
West Virginia’s Deadliest Tornadoes: The most destructive storms in state history
Natural Wonders
Ancient river once flowed across West Virginia before vanishing during the Ice Age
Economic Development
West Virginia-backed Senate bill could spur new investment in historic downtowns across America
State Parks, Forests
Tomlinson Run preserves unusual Appalachian forest rarely found in Northern Panhandle
Economic Development
$11.6 million railyard venue opening in Elkins to draw visitors to the Allegheny Highlands
Festivals / Events
West Virginia Day! State celebrates 163 years of statehood with free capitol event
Communities
Green Bank Telescope powers WVU search for gravitational waves and cosmic origins
GREEN BANK, W.Va. — The Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope, is at the forefront of a major scientific effort to unlock the secrets of gravitational waves, supermassive black holes, and the origins of
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WVU researcher develops robot that could transform West Virginia strawberry farming
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A groundbreaking robotic harvesting technology, developed with the help of a West Virginia University researcher, could one day transform how strawberries and other delicate fruits are grown and harvested in West Virginia, reducing food waste while
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Attractions
The West Virginia waterfall that stops travelers in their tracks
Visible from the historic Midland Trail near Gauley Bridge, Cathedral Falls has become one of the state’s most beloved and photographed natural wonders. GAULEY BRIDGE, W.Va. — Most of West Virginia’s great waterfalls require effort. Visitors hike mountain
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Why Beartown State Park is one of West Virginia’s strangest places
Massive sandstone formations, hidden passageways, and a natural stone labyrinth make Beartown State Park unlike anywhere else in the Mountain State. HILLSBORO, W.Va. — Hidden among the high ridges of eastern West Virginia lies a landscape so unusual
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Recreation
More New River Gorge hikers are leaving Endless Wall for the Grandview Rim Trail
GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — For years, two trails near Fayetteville have dominated conversations about hiking in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The Endless Wall Trail, a nationally recognized route that follows the rim of the gorge above
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New Peters Mountain Trail System takes shape in Monongahela National Forest near Franklin
FRANKLIN, W.Va. — Nearly 30 volunteers braved rain, fog, and mud last week to begin construction of the new Peters Mountain Trail System, a project designed to improve public access to the Monongahela National Forest and strengthen connections
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Interior Department opens review of rock climbing policies affecting New River Gorge
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has launched a nationwide review of rock-climbing management practices and wilderness stewardship policies that could ultimately affect rock climbing in some of America’s most celebrated climbing destinations, including the
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Culture
One of West Virginia’s deadliest Revolutionary War ambushes happened at McMechen Narrows
The 1777 attack known as the Foreman Massacre left 22 frontier militiamen dead and remains one of the most significant Revolutionary War-era sites in the Ohio Valley. MCMECHEN, W.Va. — The steep hills rise abruptly from the Ohio
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West Virginia film industry growing as 13 new film festivals emerge across state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Thirteen new West Virginia film festivals have emerged in recent years, reflecting growing momentum in the Mountain State’s film industry as advances in technology and rising interest in Appalachian stories create new opportunities for filmmakers.
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West Virginia’s hidden mountaintop Civil War sites reveal forgotten campaigns
TOP-OF-ALLEGHENY, W.Va. — The highest battlefields of the American Civil War lie not in Virginia’s rolling countryside but atop the rugged mountains of eastern West Virginia, where soldiers fought for control of strategic mountain passes and vital transportation
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Lore and Legend
The house that vanished overnight: West Virginia’s Neerly House haunting
Real Estate
More Americans, notably Gen Z, are moving to West Virginia, new census analysis shows
History and Prehistory
Few may recall 1779 Pauley massacre fought in the shadow of East River Mountain
State Parks
West Virginia state parks celebrate National Trails Day with hikes, volunteer events
Hunting
West Virginia announces winners of 2025 West Virginia Big Buck Photo Contest
Fishing
West Virginia trout stocking Jan. 5: biologists stock 46 waters statewide
Hiking
West Virginia state parks to ring in 2026 with 24 First Day hikes across the state
Skiing
White Grass cross-country skiing elevates winter in Canaan Valley, West Virginia
National Parks
Lost village of “Lilly” hides in national park lands in West Virginia
Kayaking
Despite river traffic, the scenic Ohio can be a safe kayaking destination
Whitewater Rafting
New River Gorge resort in W.Va. shares industry trends in diversity
Biking
Officials unveil largest mountain bike trail project in W.Va. history
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Health and Medicine
WVU, Johns Hopkins launch $7 million partnership to address W.Va. health challenges
Festivals / Events
West Virginia Day 2026: 10 events and festivals celebrating the Mountain State’s birthday
Wildlife / Conservancy
Why baby deer are appearing across West Virginia right now
Lore and Legend
Tyler County woman claimed family hosted John Wilkes Booth after Lincoln assassination
History / Prehistory
West Virginia’s Deadliest Tornadoes: The most destructive storms in state history
Natural Wonders
Ancient river once flowed across West Virginia before vanishing during the Ice Age
Economic Development
West Virginia-backed Senate bill could spur new investment in historic downtowns across America
State Parks, Forests
Tomlinson Run preserves unusual Appalachian forest rarely found in Northern Panhandle
Economic Development