Ignore groundhogs: look to frogs to announce spring
BEAVER, W.Va. — Say what you will about groundhogs, their ability to predict the arrival of spring is nowhere near as accurate as that...
Scenic overlooks can benefit West Virginia communities
GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — As travel and residency grow across West Virginia, communities are turning to their scenic potential to bolster the economy. Some have...
Monongahela National Forest to provide 2023 Capitol Christmas tree
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...
West Virginia Trout Stocking Schedules Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2023
West Virginia Explorer Magazine publishes an updated list of waters stocked by the W.Va. Division...
Hunters harvest fewer black bears in West Virginia in 2022
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters harvested 1,727 black bears during the combined archery, crossbow, and firearms...
W.Va. Hunting and Fishing Show returns Jan. 20–22
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Hunters and anglers who attend the West Virginia Hunting and Fishing...
First B&B established in New River Gorge now for sale
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...
Spring photography workshop at Twin Falls set for April 7-9
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...
New gallery displays best of West Virginia ramp fare
Have you ever seen a ramp or attended a ramp dinner? Proud West Virginia fans of the ramp are sharing photos of their favorite...
Science fiction writer's predictions playing out in West Virginia
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...
Sleepy valley of Indian Creek grows as a residential destination
Though it might sound cliche, time really does stand still in the Indian Creek valley in southern West Virginia. A winery has opened. Farmers...
