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Rock Climbing
Interior Department opens review of rock climbing policies affecting New River Gorge
Lodging and Real Estate
West Virginia mineral rights: Who owns the minerals beneath your land?
Higher Education
Appalachian prison book project delivers 70,000 books to incarcerated people
Lodging and Real Estate
Stonewall Resort launches new Mosaic Cruiser lake tours on Stonewall Jackson Lake
Wildlife / Conservancy
Why West Virginia remains one of America’s best places to see fireflies
Fishing
Bowden Fish Hatchery to host free Youth Fishing Derby during W.Va. Free Fishing Days
Communities
Rural women entrepreneurs fuel economic growth in America’s small towns, WVU study finds
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Rural women entrepreneurs may make up a relatively small share of business owners across the United States, but new research from West Virginia University suggests their impact on local economies is far greater than many communities
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W.Va. agriculture officials monitoring screwworm after first U.S. detection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia agriculture officials say they are closely monitoring the recent detection of the destructive New World screwworm in Texas and have emergency response plans in place should the pest spread beyond the Southwest. The
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Attractions
West Virginia state parks celebrate National Trails Day with hikes, volunteer events
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In celebration of National Trails Day, officials at West Virginia State Parks announced a lineup of guided hikes and trail cleanup events across several state parks and forests, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. Organized
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Iconic “Almost Heaven” swing added to Cedar Creek State Park in central West Virginia
GLENVILLE, W.Va. — An “Almost Heaven” swing has been installed at Cedar Creek State Park in central West Virginia, the latest of more than 60 such iconic swings that are attracting tourists who are fascinated by the idea
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Recreation
Here’s why fishing records are being broken more often now in West Virginia
PETERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia anglers are breaking fishing records with unusual frequency, a trend fisheries experts say reflects years of better fish stocking, improved water quality, and the maturation of trophy-sized fish populations. So far in the
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South Branch ends mourning dove permits; controlled hunt begin at Stonewall Jackson
ROMNEY, W.Va. — Mourning dove hunters no longer need to apply for a limited permit to hunt at the South Branch Wildlife Management Area in Hardy and Hampshire counties. They will now be able to hunt doves in
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John Terry catches record-breaking tiger trout in lake at Seneca State Forest
MARLINTON, W.Va. — John Terry, of Gallagher, in Kanawha County, set a new state record for tiger trout on March 19 by catching a 29.13-inch, 11.04-pound tiger trout from Seneca Lake in Pocahontas County. The trophy catch surpasses
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Culture
W.Va. Tourism announces 2026 History Heroes award winners
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Department of Tourism has announced the recipients of the 2026 History Heroes Awards, recognizing volunteers and preservation advocates who have helped safeguard the state’s rich historical legacy for future generations. The annual awards
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Mike Fink grave marks site of deadly frontier encounter in Calhoun County
MINNORA, W.Va. — In a wooded gap along a rural road near Minnora, two graves have long fascinated local residents and students of West Virginia history. Known collectively as the Mike Fink grave site, the burial ground marks
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Historical society celebrates history of W.Va. Miners’ Vacation with fish fry fundraiser
HINTON, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Historical Society will celebrate a cherished tradition of life in southern West Virginia with a community fish fry and historical program on Saturday, June 13, at the Summers County Memorial Building
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Lore and Legend
The horrors of Skull Run recounted by late West Virginia historian
Real Estate
More Americans, notably Gen Z, are moving to West Virginia, new census analysis shows
History and Prehistory
Did Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis secretly meet in West Virginia?
State Parks
Rocket Boys event at Pipestem headlines kids’ day at seven W.Va. state parks
Hunting
Bumper nut, acorn crop and disease reduced West Virginia buck harvest in 2025
Fishing
West Virginia trout stocking resumes in lakes and streams 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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Hiking
New Peters Mountain Trail System takes shape in Monongahela National Forest near Franklin
Higher Education
Green Bank Telescope powers WVU search for gravitational waves and cosmic origins
Wildlife Refuges, Management Areas
West Virginia waterfowl hunt applications open at McClintic, home of Mothman legend
Agriculture
WVU researcher develops robot that could transform West Virginia strawberry farming
Rock Climbing
Interior Department opens review of rock climbing policies affecting New River Gorge
Lodging and Real Estate
West Virginia mineral rights: Who owns the minerals beneath your land?
Higher Education
Appalachian prison book project delivers 70,000 books to incarcerated people
Lodging and Real Estate
Stonewall Resort launches new Mosaic Cruiser lake tours on Stonewall Jackson Lake
Wildlife / Conservancy