Rick Burgess

Photographer Rick Burgess is a regular contributor and correspondent for West Virginia Explorer. His photos of West Virginia have helped define the state.

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Professional story-teller Susanna "Granny Sue" Holstein passes West Virginia folklore on to another generation of students.

West Virginia storyteller shares five favorite ghost stories

January 20, 2019

The Marion County Courthouse rises above the Monongahela River treeline in Fairmont, West Virginia (WV). Photo by Ben Amend. Courtesy of the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Marion County.

Leah Nestor plans a perfect day in Marion County, W.Va.

January 20, 2019

David Sibray listens for "Old Thump," the origins of which may be geologic.

Ghostly rumble in W.Va. tied to legendary underground source

January 19, 2019

David Sibray, editor and publisher of West Virginia Explorer, explores a mountain stream.

WVExplorer.com breaks million annual readers mark

January 18, 2019

Historic Reeds Mills stands along Second Creek in Monroe County.

West Virginia’s endangered properties list to open year-round

January 17, 2019