Clyde Craig
The largest country in the world, Russia stretches more than 6,000 miles from the Baltic Sea to the Pacific Ocean. However, its length and breadth may only be practically traversed by a means of transport that is reliable and affordable. Trains! Trains are the lifeline of the country. From the Trans-Siberian Railway to the Moscow-and-Saint-Petersburg … Read more
At more than 600 million square miles, Russia is the world’s largest country — yet, until recently, it remained relatively unexplored by outsiders, given its long inclusion in the Soviet Union, disbanded in 1991. Today, it welcomes tourists from across the globe, and there are few better ways to explore it than by journeying on … Read more
Politicians and pundits will tell you that the past three years may have been a renaissance for the U.S. economy. Unemployment is down. Wages are up. And tax burdens have been reduced. What they seldom mention is who benefits most from the major changes in tax policies and the uptick in economic output. What is … Read more
When West Virginia split off from Virginia and became a state in 1861, no one would have thought about how it might stand out from the state it left behind. West Virginia offers residents a low cost of living, breathtaking scenery, and a laid-back business location in the heart of the busy east coast. Low … Read more
It’s time to make New Year’s resolutions, and seven West Virginia state parks and forests are inviting people to join a First Day Hike on Tuesday, Jan. 1, and adopt healthier lifestyles by spending more time outside in 2019.“Hiking is a year-round activity and the experience is different each time, depending upon the season and … Read more
Hiking, biking, fishing, climbing, hunting, paddling — West Virginia has long been associated with these popular pastimes. Kayakers venture here by the thousands each weekend, and climbers may be spotted scaling its cliffs on any dry day, even in winter. But what of outdoor-adventure sports about which you might never have thought? The editorial staff … Read more
Many monsters featured in the Fallout 76 video game are based on real-world West Virginia legends, about which David Sibray, publisher of West Virginia Explorer, has had much to say. A folklorist and historian, Sibray has been featured on many interviews since news of the game’s release was announced in early 2018.What are the legends … Read more
The ultimate gift for a West Virginia state park fanatic, park system gift-cards for 2019 include eight bonus coupons for park amenities if purchased before Dec. 14, according to system spokeswoman Miranda Cope. Extras include — A buy-one, get-one-free admission to the fort at Pricketts Fort State Park. Free admission to the wildlife exhibit at Chief Logan … Read more
Sun Valley, Idaho, is an ideal holiday destination all year round. Whether you visit during the winter season or in summertime, you’ll always find something to do in Idaho. During the winter, the mountains are covered in snow, making it an ideal place for skiing and sledding or just playing in the snow, and in … Read more
West Virginia is truly one of the most beautiful states in the U.S., and its Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountain ranges are considered among the most picturesque in all Appalachia. It’s also a favorite place for road trips and mountain driving, and two of the nation’s most legendary scenic roads are located here — the … Read more
