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Tim Mathis and son make syrup in West Virginia.

Institute infuses W.Va. syrup-making with innovation

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Making maple syrup used to be fairly common in West Virginia, though as more people began buying sugar and other syrups at the store,...
Even the pronunciation of the word "Appalachia" is subject to debate.

WVU researchers want respect for Appalachian speech

West Virginia officials unveiled collectible travel guides at the lodge at Hawks Nest State Park.

State unveils travel guides, Hawks Nest improvements

“Our days of being 50th in every category coming and going are over," Justice said of the announcement.

West Virginia reaches nation's second highest export growth rate

A farmer stands in a West Virginia garden.

W.Va. Dept. of Agriculture announces veteran's grant program

Attractions

Visitors cavort in the wave pool at the Waves of Fun waterpark at Hurricane, West Virginia.

Expanded park in Teays Valley attracting new out-of-state visitors

Amanda Larch -
Residents of the Teays Valley in western West Virginia have been taking advantage of Valley Park at Hurricane since it opened in 1978, but...
The park will re-seed the half-acre pad where the well currently stands.

Park service to plug and clean orphaned well near Gauley River

Clyde Craig -
The National Park Service has received approximately $9.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug, remediate, and reclaim abandoned oil and...
Morning dawns in the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia.

Forest Service invests $6 million in deferred maintenance in W.Va.

Giant inflatable toys await swimmers at the beach at Tygart Lake State Park. (Photo courtesy W.Va. Dept. of Commerce)

Adventure lakes at Pipestem Resort, Tygart Lake to open May 20

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

Bill to privatize W.Va. state parks could be irreversible

The Glade Creek Gristmill at Babcock State Park has become an icon of West Virginia rurality.

Retired administrator warns against state parks privatization

Recreation

Allen Burkett of Criders, Va., caught a channel catfish that weighed 36.96 pounds and measured 40.59 inches in length.
Fishing

Angler breaks West Virginia's long-standing channel catfish record

David Sibray -
A 17-year record for the largest channel catfish caught in West Virginia has been broken,...
West Virginia fisheries biologist Aaron Yeager (left) with Lucas King (right) holding King's record musky.
Fishing

Angler catches W.Va. record muskie in Braxton County

David Sibray -
West Virginia officials have confirmed that on Saturday, March 19, Lucas King, of Burnsville, West...
The star of the Gold Rush, a golden trout darts through a West Virginia stream.
Fishing

Governor lauds fifth anniversary of Gold Rush trout program

Will Reedy -
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the "West Virginia Gold Rush" will return for its...

Lodging

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

Capon Springs offers 30-percent state resident discount

David Sibray -
Capon Springs Resort is offering a 30-percent discount on vacation packages for West Virginia residents in association with the state's West Virginia Strong program,...
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

An Airbnb room awaits guests in Morgantown, West Virginia. Photo courtesy Airbnb.com.

Airbnbs earned record $21k during WVU commencement

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

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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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