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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 the New River Gorge, the forest comes to life with...

    Lost village of "Lilly" hides in national park lands in West Virginia

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    HINTON, W.Va. — Deep in a forested gorge where the Bluestone River winds, the lost village of "Lilly" was...

    Improved access opens legendary "Devil Anse" Hatfield cemetery to more visitors

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    SARAH ANN, W.Va. — A new entrance to a historic Hatfield Cemetery in southern West Virginia is making it...

    Nature’s classroom in the Kanawha Valley: A vibrant trail system blossoms in Buffalo

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    BUFFALO, W.Va. — Among the fields and wetlands of the lower Kanawha Valley in West Virginia, a green haven...

    Governor helps fund 61 outdoor recreation projects in West Virginia

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice has announced the allocation of funds for 61 outdoor recreation projects across West...

    West Virginia officials to open scenic new elk viewing platform on October 1

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    LOGAN, W.Va. — West Virginia officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 1 to celebrate the opening of...

    West Virginia tourism tops record $9 billion in annual economic impact

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The W.Va. Department of Tourism today announced that the state has surpassed $9.1 billion in annual...

    Solar flowers capture attention along the Kanawha River at Buffalo

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    BUFFALO, W.Va. — An array of five giant "solar flowers" is capturing the attention of motorists travelling scenic Charleston...

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    Overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia closed for repairs

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The renowned main overlook at Coopers...

    New historical society to help conserve New River Gorge region in West Virginia

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    THURMOND, W.Va. — Historians, history buffs, and preservationists have...

    Ghost town fundraiser to highlight film, uncertain future of Thurmond, West Virginia

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

    Historical society seeks contributions to restore legendary "Chessie 29" railcar

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    WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Chesapeake & Ohio...

    Communities

    WVU to host 4-H code camp for middle and high school at Jackson’s Mill

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    WESTON, W.Va. — Middle and high school students from...

    WVU reports 10-year high in applications as graduation, retention rates climb

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University is seeing its...

    W.Va. medical school leads in training doctors who serve rural communities

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    LEWISBURG, W.Va. — A small medical school located in...

    Data centers collide with West Virginia's new profitable remote-work, recreation brand

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has spent the past...

    Culture

    Why paranormal tourism is booming in almost heaven West Virginia

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Paranormal tourism is booming across West...

    West Virginia family communications expert shares Thanksgiving conflict tips

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With Thanksgiving approaching, a West Virginia...

    West Virginia announces 2026 veterans art show for America250 celebration

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Department of Tourism has...

    Traditional West Virginia holiday remedies: Appalachian cures for overindulgence

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    Recreation

    Snowshoe Mountain opens 2025–26 ski season with fresh snow, free lift tickets

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    SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — Snowshoe Mountain, the largest ski resort...

    Three powerful reasons to hike West Virginia when the temperature drops

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    BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginians know winter differently. When...

    Three of four West Virginia alpine ski areas to open this week

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    GHENT, W.Va. – West Virginia is officially kicking off...

    West Virginia reinstates fishing agreement on Kentucky border waters

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    FORT GAY, W.Va. — West Virginia has reinstated its...

    History and Prehistory

    Prehistoric West Virginia was never a so-called "uninhabited" hunting ground

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    Charles Town grave marks the last resting place of restless John Yeats Beall

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    CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — In the Zion Episcopal churchyard...

    The Confederacy’s last major offensive in West Virginia: the Battle of Bulltown

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    BULLTOWN, W.Va. — On a quiet October morning in...

    Forgotten grave of priest sheds light on West Virginia’s religious past

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    GLEN DALE, W.Va. — Lone graves aren't rare in...

    Lore and Legend

    Why paranormal tourism is booming in almost heaven West Virginia

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Paranormal tourism is booming across West...

    First documented poltergeist in U.S. haunted this historic W.Va. town

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    MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — The Wizard Clip haunting, the first...

    Biggest of the year, Beaver Moon will light November sky, recall early West Virginia history

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    BEAVER, W.Va. — For those who step outside on...

    The legend of the Vegetable Man: How a bloodsucking alien left its mark on West Virginia

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    FAIRMONT, W.Va. — A lesser-known encounter with an extraordinary...

    State Parks

    Overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia closed for repairs

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The renowned main overlook at Coopers...

    West Virginia state park playgrounds targeted in new fundraising drive

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    HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation...

    West Virginia launches pet-friendly "West FURginia" state park ranger program

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have launched the...

    Blackwater Falls State Park begins online ticket sales for sled run

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    Hunting

    2025 archery and crossbow hunting seasons open September 27 in West Virginia

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Division of...

    First section of autumn 2025 black bear firearms season opens in West Virginia

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Division of...

    West Virginia releases its 2025 hunting outlook and mast survey report

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    ELKINS, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Division...

    West Virginia shifts future meeting time for natural resources to boost public access

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the West Virginia Division...

    Fishing

    W.Va. officials expect more record-breaking fish amid growing trend

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Record-breaking fish seem to have become...

    West Virginia stocks monstrous trophy-sized trout in 44 lakes, streams

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    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural...

    W.Va. announces fall trout stockings and return of Monster Trout Contest

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia will begin fall trout...

    Record West Virginia blue catfish broken fourth year in a row

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    GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — For the fourth year in...

    Hiking

    Nature’s classroom in the Kanawha Valley: A vibrant trail system blossoms in Buffalo

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    BUFFALO, W.Va. — Among the fields and wetlands of...

    Strange single-leafed orchid sprouts in winter woodlands in West Virginia

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Only the most sharp-eyed outdoor enthusiasts...

    W.Va. Gov. celebrates expanded access to Endless Wall hiking trail

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    LANSING, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and other state...

    Expert New River Gorge hiker shares her four favorite national park trails

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Which are the best hiking trails...

    Skiing

    Five reasons why your family should visit West Virginia this winter 

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    Snowshoe Mountain replacing iconic Shavers Center with modern lodge

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    SLATYFORK, W.Va. — Construction is nearing completion on top...

    West Virginia officials predict big President's Day skiing weekend

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    Snowshoe Mountain ski resort to open 50th season Nov. 27, 2024

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    National Parks

    Sandstone Falls emerges as a must-see destination in the New River Gorge

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    SANDSTONE, W.Va. — Sandstone Falls, one of the most...

    A hidden parkway travels beneath the New River Gorge Bridge in W.Va.

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Nearly all who cross the towering...

    Organizations join forces to apprehend New River Gorge vandals

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    GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — Two organizations in West Virginia...

    Grandview panoramas showcase New River Gorge at its widest, deepest

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    SHADY SPRING, W.Va. — Perched more than 1,400 feet...

    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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    The valley of the Guyandotte might be counted among...

    June 1 float supports West Fork, now prime kayak-fishing destination

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    The West Fork River is fast becoming one of...

    Whitewater Rafting

    Cool autumn weather could super-charge Gauley River rafting

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    The return of autumn could result in an end-of-season...

    Gauley River whitewater rafting season begins Sept. 6

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    One of the most scenic rivers in the U.S....

    Help build guide to booming West Virginia paddling events

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    Paddling sports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are...

    Eventful and colorful, October ideal for rafting in West Virginia

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    October may be the biggest month yet when it...

    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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    Charleston, West Virginia, celebrates record-breaking year in tourism

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    The horrors of Skull Run recounted by late West Virginia historian

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    SKULL RUN, W.Va. — A traveler motoring through the pastures in this wooded section off the Ohio River might...

    These five sports are rapidly growing in West Virginia communities

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    Giant skeletons and buried copper plates—a strange Marion County folktale

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    Beloved story of “Frosty the Snowman” was born in snowy highlands of West Virginia

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    KEYSER, W.Va. — One of America’s most enduring holiday songs—and the animated television specials it inspired—has roots that trace...

    How to keep poinsettias healthy through the holidays—and for years to come

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — With their vivid colors and deep holiday roots, poinsettias remain one of the most recognizable plants...

    Frank James entered a West Virginia bank in 1872 — and left without robbing it

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    PRINCETON, W.Va. — In 1872, when the name Frank James still carried the weight of fear and notoriety across...

    West Virginia state parks, Smooth Ambler expand branded bourbon partnership statewide

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    West Virginia Tourism wins gold Adrian award for ‘Screen-Free Summer’ campaign

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Tourism has earned international recognition for its consumer branding efforts, receiving...

    Colonel Ludington's legendary giant ox was real, and it weighed 4,450 pounds

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    FRANKFORD, W.Va. — Long before viral videos and roadside attractions, West Virginia produced a creature so outsized that stories...
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