David Sibray

Historian, real estate agent, and proponent of inventive economic development in West Virginia, David Sibray is the founder and publisher of West Virginia Explorer Magazine. For more information, he may be reached at 304-575-7390.

Longtime West Virginia state parks leader details the park system’s real impact

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - December 13, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After more than five decades working inside the West Virginia State Park system, former superintendent Scott...

Benedum foundation awards $50,000 to West Virginia State Parks Foundation

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - December 12, 2025

HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum...

Why West Virginia's state parks matter now more than ever

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - December 10, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the 100th anniversary of West Virginia's state park system approaches, officials say the network of...

West Virginia confirms new avian influenza in backyard flock in Jackson County

Agriculture David Sibray - December 5, 2025

RIPLEY, W.Va. — State officials have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock in...

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

Skiing and Snowsports David Sibray - December 5, 2025

SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — Snowshoe Mountain, the largest ski resort in the Mid-Atlantic, opened the 2025–26 winter season Friday with...

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

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - December 4, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The renowned main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in northern West Virginia will be closed...

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

Skiing and Snowsports David Sibray - December 2, 2025

GHENT, W.Va. – West Virginia is officially kicking off ski season as three of the state’s four mountain resorts...

Quiet West Virginia village of Clayton named for 1835 hot-air balloon crash

Lore and Legend David Sibray - November 29, 2025

CLAYTON, W.Va. — Few West Virginia place names come with a tale as improbable or as theatrical as that...

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

Landmarks / Museums David Sibray - November 25, 2025

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society has embarked on the restoration of "Chessie 29,"...

WVU revives Woodburn Hall lighting, illuminating legacy of higher ed in West Virginia

Higher Education David Sibray - November 19, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As dusk settles over the Monongahela River valley on December 2, a crowd of students, faculty,...

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

National Parks David Sibray - November 17, 2025

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

Farmington Mine Disaster still echoes across West Virginia coal country

History / Prehistory David Sibray - November 16, 2025

FARMINGTON, W.Va. — Before dawn on November 20, 1968, a thunderous explosion ripped through Consolidation Coal Company’s No. 9...

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