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West Virginia paranormal trail expands to include a theater, tavern, and cavern

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Department of Tourism have announced the expansion of the West Virginia Paranormal Trail with four new...

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West Virginia paranormal trail expands to include a theater, tavern, and cavern

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Department of Tourism have announced the expansion of the West Virginia...

West Virginia to host first-ever Spartan Trifecta World Championship in the U.S.

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Attractions

The story behind the breathtaking Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park

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Culture

Betrayed in life, buried in silence: Forgetting the victims of the Hawks Nest disaster

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Recreation

Early bear firearms season opens August 30 in four southern West Virginia counties

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History and Prehistory

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Lore and Legend

The captivating West Virginia legend of Kanawha Falls and her daughters

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Tales of the Sliding Hill Ghosts are not forgotten by an older generation

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State Parks

West Virginia unveils daily one-mile trail program in 32 state parks

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Tu-Endie-Wei in W.Va. added to Underground Railroad network

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New trail connects off-road trail system with Chief Logan park lodge

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Hunting

Apply now for W.Va. deer hunt lottery during 2025 antlerless season

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W.Va. sets final segment of 2024-'25 wild boar archery, firearms seasons

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2024 fall turkey harvest up 17 percent in West Virginia, officials say

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Small game hunting, trapping seasons in West Virginia open Nov. 2, 2024

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Fishing

Record West Virginia blue catfish broken fourth year in a row

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West Virginia to stock upper Elk River in pilot winter trout program

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West Virginia stocks 43 waters during first week of fall trout stocking

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West Virginia angler catches state record longnose gar

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to state officials, an 11-year...

Hiking

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Record conditions: Canaan to open slopes Dec. 13

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National Parks

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Kayaking

W.Va. flatwater trail commission set to build connections

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Established a year ago, West Virginia’s flatwater trail commission...

Flatwater paddling expanding quickly across West Virginia

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West Virginia is growing rapidly as a destination for...

Kayaks opening Guyandotte valley to new exploration

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Whitewater Rafting

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Gauley River whitewater rafting season begins Sept. 6

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Eventful and colorful, October ideal for rafting in West Virginia

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Biking

New Parkersburg-area trail designed for intermediate level bikers

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Already among the most popular destinations for mountain biking...

Piney Creek trails attracting dozens daily; trail map unveiled

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Hikers, bikers, and runners in growing numbers are venturing...

Gorge resort introduces electric-assist mountain bike adventures

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Imagine peddling less and riding faster. The new electric-assist...

New trail to historic mill ruin to open Saturday in Beckley

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Officials in Beckley, West Virginia, on Saturday will open...

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West Virginia paranormal trail expands to include a theater, tavern, and cavern

Festivals / Events David Sibray -
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Department of Tourism have announced the expansion of the West Virginia...

West Virginia creates special access roads for hunters with disabilities

Hunting Will Reedy -
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials are reminding hunters with disabilities that special access roads in national forests and...

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Economic Development Bianca Bosworth -
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — We asked artificial intelligence to plot a roadmap for the future of West Virginia. How can...

Mills Group to breathe new life into historic courthouse in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Economic Development David Sibray -
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Two of the most recognizable landmarks in historic downtown Martinsburg are about to get a second...

Embracing the rich bounty of the West Virginia fall harvest

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Chief Logan State Park in West Virginia debuts a fully accessible playground

State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
LOGAN, W.Va. — Chief Logan State Park has unveiled a new, fully ADA-accessible playground, offering children of all abilities...

Legend of a lost silver lode in Jackson County, West Virginia, might be more than lore

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The forgotten grave of the Pickens leper: isolation in the West Virginia mountains

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Scenic tram at Pipestem Resort State Park in West Virginia reopens

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PIPESTEM, W.Va. — After two years of construction, a new aerial tram at Pipestem Resort State Park has reopened. At...
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Naturalists share their favorite lesser-known New River Gorge hiking trails

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FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — On a soft summer morning in...

Here's what artificial intelligence says about the future of West Virginia

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — We asked artificial intelligence to plot...

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Filmmaker says here’s why everyone should visit this West Virginia ghost town

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THURMOND, W.Va. — Deep in the New River Gorge,...

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