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Snowfall in Jackson County, Mid-Ohio Valley Region

Photographer Rick Burgess reveals the magic of winter in W.Va.

David Sibray -
Winter in West Virginia is a delightfully varied season. The Ohio and Potomac lowlands and sheltered southern valleys witness only a few blanketing snowfalls,...
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W.Va. Gov. declares State of Emergency in all counties

Seat belt use in West Virginia has increased substantially over the past nine years.

West Virginia seatbelt use rate hits an all-time high

I-64 Bridge at Charleston, WV, Kanawha County, Metro Valley Region

W.Va. to receive more than $500 million for bridge repair

The Romney Dairy Barn was one of seven winners of the alliance's annual funding program.

Preservation Alliance awards funding for seven 2022 projects

Attractions

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

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FAYETTEVILLE, W. Va. — The nation's newest national park, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, is full of secrets, surprises, historic sites,...
Ice and snow lay thick at the Allegheny Front at Dolly Sods.

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

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PETERSBURG, W.Va. — Roads leading through Dolly Sods in northern West Virginia will close to motor vehicles for the winter beginning on January 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

Visitors walk Potomac Street during Christmas in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

Harpers Ferry to reenact Christmas as celebrated in 1864

Displays at the West Virginia State Farm Museum are being readied for Christmas.

W.Va. Farm Museum Christmas Light Show runs Dec. 5-20

David Sibray inspects a thorny locust tree at Spring Hill Cemetery.

Prehistoric mastodon may have carried these thorny trees into W.Va.

Recreation

Deer hunting is a tradition in West Virginia passed down through generations.
Hunting

Deer season for youth, senior, class Q/QQ hunters opens Dec. 26

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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The final segment of West Virginia’s special antlerless deer hunting season...
Hunters harvested 49,662 bucks during the state’s two week buck firearms season.
Hunting

W.Va. buck firearms season harvest up 18 percent in 2022

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The buck firearms season harvest in West Virginia was up 18 percent in 2022 compared...
A wild tom turkey appears on the edge of a field in West Virginia.
Hunting

2022 fall turkey harvest increased by almost 46 percent

Will Reedy -
FARMINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s 2022 fall turkey harvest increased by almost 46 percent over...

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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