Levi Moore
Levi Moore is a proponent of active living in West Virginia. Once confined to a wheelchair, he has since become a dedicated advocate of walking, hiking, and outdoor recreation. He is a member of the board of Active Southern West Virginia.
What if I meet a wild black bear in the woods in West Virginia?
You might have heard that black bears are increasing in population in West Virginia. What should you do if you see one when you’re hiking in the woods? Do you need to be concerned? The bear population has been increasing here, it’s true, but I’ve hiked thousands of...
Ask Levi: What are good subjects for a fall hike with children?
Dear Levi: We’d like to take our grandchildren on an autumn leaf hike. What are some points we can make about the fall leaf change in West Virginia? There are so many things I could say about the autumn leaf change, and it’s difficult to focus on specific ones for...
Ask Levi: How can I find a good hiking trail for young children?
Dear Levi: We receive a lot of questions about hiking trails for families with young children. What should folks be looking for in a trail that’s adequate? Any favorite family trails? — David Sibray I love that people are wanting to get out on the trails with their...
Ask Levi: Should I worry about poisonous snakes on the trail?
The other day a reader write that a rattlesnake had been spotted on one of her favorite hiking trails. Should she really be worried, she asked, about poisonous snakes on the trail? I think “worry” might be too strong a word to use. I might suggest that we be mindful...
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What if I meet a wild black bear in the woods in West Virginia?
You might have heard that black bears are increasing in population in West Virginia. What should you do if you see one when you’re hiking in the woods? Do you need to be concerned? The bear population has been increasing here, it’s true, but I’ve hiked thousands of...
Ask Levi: What are good subjects for a fall hike with children?
Dear Levi: We’d like to take our grandchildren on an autumn leaf hike. What are some points we can make about the fall leaf change in West Virginia? There are so many things I could say about the autumn leaf change, and it’s difficult to focus on specific ones for...
Ask Levi: How can I find a good hiking trail for young children?
Dear Levi: We receive a lot of questions about hiking trails for families with young children. What should folks be looking for in a trail that’s adequate? Any favorite family trails? — David Sibray I love that people are wanting to get out on the trails with their...
Ask Levi: Should I worry about poisonous snakes on the trail?
The other day a reader write that a rattlesnake had been spotted on one of her favorite hiking trails. Should she really be worried, she asked, about poisonous snakes on the trail? I think “worry” might be too strong a word to use. I might suggest that we be mindful...