Levi Moore
You might have heard that black bear populations are increasing 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 miles in the state and have never seen … Read more
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 fear of leaving others out, … Read more
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 children, and the younger the better. Getting … Read more
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 of the environment instead. West … Read more
