Dr. Ben Bankhurst is the director of the Center for Appalachian Studies at Shepherdstown University and the Ray and Madeleine Professor of American History.
Dr. Ben Bankhurst
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West Virginia Waterfall Trail surpasses an unexpected 125,000 check-ins
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Top 10 largest West Virginia cities by population (2025)
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Park Service releases finding on demos of historic structures in New River Gorge
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West Virginia sets new migratory game bird seasons and 2025-2026 regulations
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Elk management tours announced for 2026 season in Logan County, West Virginia
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West Virginia’s Farm-to-Table dinner series returns with scenic feasts, local flavor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The highly anticipated Farm-to-Table Dinner Series...
Coopers Rock State Forest in W.Va. doubles number of campsites
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — Twenty-five new campsites have been...
West Virginia unveils daily one-mile trail program in 32 state parks
BEAVER, W.Va. — To encourage West Virginians to walk...
Pinnacle Rock geologic marvel in West Virginia part of larger formation
BRAMWELL, W.Va. — Towering above the valley of the...
Tu-Endie-Wei in W.Va. added to Underground Railroad network
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Almost Heaven in focus: Here are the most photographed places in West Virginia
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Many of the most photographed places...
West Virginia unveils 2025 fall foliage map, peak dates, live leaf tracker
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Autumn 2025 will soon be here,...
The story behind Bernard Coffindaffer’s crosses that dot America’s highways
SUTTON, W.Va. — One night in 1984, the Reverend...
West Virginia Waterfall Trail surpasses an unexpected 125,000 check-ins
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Waterfall Trail has...
Top 10 largest West Virginia cities by population (2025)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia cities and towns vary...
Park Service releases finding on demos of historic structures in New River Gorge
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — The National Park Service has...
Sandstone Falls emerges as a must-see destination in the New River Gorge
SANDSTONE, W.Va. — Sandstone Falls, one of the most...
A hidden parkway travels beneath the New River Gorge Bridge in W.Va.
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Nearly all who cross the towering...
Organizations join forces to apprehend New River Gorge vandals
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — Two organizations in West Virginia...
Grandview panoramas showcase New River Gorge at its widest, deepest
SHADY SPRING, W.Va. — Perched more than 1,400 feet...
West Virginia reminds hunters about upcoming youth seasons, changes to regulations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With the first slate of youth...
West Virginia sets new migratory game bird seasons and 2025-2026 regulations
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has set new season...
Elk management tours announced for 2026 season in Logan County, West Virginia
LOGAN, W.Va. — Now that the majestic elk has...
WVU supply chain expert explains why Halloween is hitting shelves in August
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Have you noticed Halloween merchandise appearing...
Naturalists share their favorite lesser-known New River Gorge hiking trails
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — On a soft summer morning in...
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Elk management tours announced for 2026 season in Logan County, West Virginia
LOGAN, W.Va. — Now that the majestic elk has...
Legend of ancient warpath along the W.Va. Turnpike is fact
Older folks who live in the valley of Paint...
Solar flowers capture attention along the Kanawha River at Buffalo
BUFFALO, W.Va. — An array of five giant "solar...
Inferno on the River: Confederate raid on Burning Springs, West Virginia
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