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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
Biologist Brandon Keplinger (center) works with staff to restore trout populations.
Attractions

Biologists find success restoring trout in eastern panhandle

by David Sibray

Biologists with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have released fingerling brook trout into a tributary of the Cacapon River with the help of students from Slanesville Elementary School, part of an effort to restore native trout to the Eastern Panhandle. The division initially stocked hatchery-raised trout, but they didn’t reproduce well, said Brandon … Read more

The West Virginia Tourism Office's 2018 campaign for the state’s birthday features "Almost Heaven" stickers to be featured in social media posts.
Communities

W.Va. launches “Almost Heaven” sticker campaign

by David Sibray

The West Virginia Tourism Office today unleashed a new 2018 campaign for the state’s birthday June 20 featuring exclusive “Almost Heaven” stickers that can be featured in social media posts. Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby says the campaign is designed to prompt visitors to visit and share news of its many wild and wonderful attractions. “Let’s … Read more

Conaway Run Lake forms behind an inpoundment in the Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area.
Fishing

Conaway Run Lake facilities to close during repair

by David Sibray

As part of the dam-safety program of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Conaway Run Lake, near Middlebourne, in Tyler County, is undergoing repairs June 11-Oct. 31, 2018. Its boat ramp, parking lot, and the access road to its dam will be closed during this time, according to a release from the division. Bank … Read more

A screenshot from the new game Fallout 76 appears to show a ruined New River Gorge in the background.
Arts

Fallout 76: Which West Virginia landmarks can you find?

by David Sibray

In time for Christmas 2018, Bethesda it will unleash “Fallout 76,” a video game of enormous proportions that appears to be entirely centered in a post-apocalyptic West Virginia set in the 2076. The trailer for the video begins to pay homage to the Mountain State from the state, invoking the state song “Country Roads, Take … Read more

The Depot Produce More in West Virginia
Arts

Looking for a business boost?

by David Sibray

If you own or manage a West Virginia business associated with travel and tourism, look no further than West Virginia Explorer. Our $200 business spotlight provides you a feature story crafted by journalists and published at WVExplorer.com. “We saw immediate results,” said Joyce Brenemen of The Depot Produce & More, in Oak Hill. “They figured … Read more

Farm on Jordan Run Road, Grant County, Rick Burgess, Potomac Branches Region
Attractions

Agencies, farmers markets to present state park dinners

by David Sibray

Three state agencies have partnered with the W.Va. Farmers Market Association to host eight farm-to-table dinners in West Virginia state parks. Each will take place at a park restaurant, pairing locally grown produce and products for menu items. The goal of the dinners is to introduce more locally sourced products into restaurant menus, while developing … Read more