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David Sibray

David Sibray is the founder, publisher and editor-in-chief of West Virginia Explorer, a news and travel magazine devoted to the state’s history, tourism, outdoor recreation and economic development. For more information, he may be reached at 304-575-7390 or at editor@wvexplorer.com
The Guyandotte River hosts a lone kayaker.
Communities

The Guyandotte River rediscovered as a destination for angling, paddling

by David Sibray

GUYANDOTTE, W.Va. — Rivers in West Virginia have gained enormous popularity as travel destinations, thanks to cleaner water and better highway access. Yet the Guyandotte River, winding through the state’s southwestern mountains, has remained largely unknown, and that’s precisely what many anglers and paddlers love about it. From its headwaters to its mouth, the Guyandotte … Read more

Wolf Creek Falls drops over a ledge in its descent into the New River Gorge near Fayetteville, West Virginia.
Attractions

Discover West Virginia waterfalls with one of its chief photographers

by David Sibray

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia waterfalls are attracting the attention of nature lovers with increasing frequency. With more cascades than almost any other state east of the Mississippi, the Mountain State is a top destination for those looking to explore breathtaking natural beauty. Two major mountain ranges—the Allegheny Mountains and the Cumberland Mountains—cut across West … Read more

Sandstone Falls By Ed Rehbein
Attractions

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

by David Sibray

SANDSTONE, W.Va. — Sandstone Falls, one of the most spectacular features of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, is rapidly gaining popularity among visitors venturing into West Virginia, offering a rare combination of natural wonder, accessibility, and ecological significance. Located roughly 15 minutes north of Hinton, West Virginia, and more than an hour … Read more