Will Reedy
Do you believe in monsters? David Sibray hasn’t come clean on whether he does but admits the legend of the Grafton Monster of northern West Virginia is a subject that deserves investigation, at least where folklore is concerned. West Virginia Explorer has released the third in a series of video interviews that regard the lore … Read more
Applications to participate in controlled deer hunts necessary to manage herds at nine West Virginia state parks are being accepted through Sept. 9. The hunts are scheduled throughout the fall at Pipestem, Stonewall, Beech Fork, North Bend, Twin Falls, Cacapon, Canaan Valley, Lost River, and Watoga, according to West Virginia State Parks Chief Sam England. “Previous controlled … Read more
Searching for refuge from summer heat? If swimming isn’t your cup of tea, perhaps a jog through one of the tunnels along the North Bend Rail Trail in northern West Virginia might be. Ten tunnels through which the trail passes on its 72-mile course between Clarksburg and Parkersburg are sure to provide relief during the … Read more
The “White Thing” or “White Creature” of southwestern West Virginia may be the most ferocious of monsters alleged to haunt the Mountain State and is one of several believed to appear in a soon-to-be-released video-game Fallout 76. David Sibray, publisher of West Virginia Explorer, revealed in a video interview with Al Clark that the legendary … Read more
West Virginia’s 2018-2019 hunting season dates and bag limits for sora, woodcock, mourning dove, common snipe, and Virginia rails have been set by the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources. These seasons are set within the annual guidelines established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, according to a press release issued by Mike Peters of … Read more
Important changes to West Virginia’s fall hunting seasons are included in the new 2018-2019 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary, which officials at the state Division of Natural Resources are encouraging hunters and trappers to carefully review. Numerous regulation changes will be in place this fall, including those that will affect turkey, bear, boar, raccoon … Read more
In anticipation of fall hunting season, the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters and trappers to prepare for a safe and enjoyable season and to refresh themselves on hunting ethics. “Hunting ethically and legally preserves our image as sportsmen and women and promotes good stewardship of our natural resources,” said Gary Foster, assistant … Read more
WVExplorer.com has published the first of five videos that discuss the backstories for legendary monsters apparently featured in the soon-to-be-released video game Fallout 76. According to publisher David Sibray, who is interviewed by Alfred Clark throughout the series, the strange beasts are among those introduced in 2014 by author Ted Fauster in “The top five … Read more
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking hunters and anglers to enter showcase pieces for its big buck and trophy fish display at the National Hunting and Fishing Day celebration at Stonewall Resort State Park on Sept. 22-23. Mounted trophy white-tailed bucks with a Pope-and-Young or Boone-and-Crockett score of 140 or greater that were … Read more
Vacations are nice, and everyone should have one once in a while to rest and recuperate. However, it can get expensive, and it can be easy to spend a lot when you’re out there on the road. The smaller expenses, like eating out, souvenir shopping, and buying beverages such as coffee every day can really … Read more
