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    Beauty of Hill's Creek waterfalls in West Virginia hide geologic secrets

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    HILLSBORO, W.Va. — Hill's Creek in eastern West Virginia is more than just a pretty stream. Though its waterfalls have won fame worldwide, scientifically...

    Monongahela National Forest sets opening dates for recreation sites

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    ELKINS, W.Va. — Officials at the Monongahela National Forest have announced the 2024 opening dates for developed recreation sites across the 921,000-acre forest in...

    Boat rental concessionaire needed at Lake Sherwood in the Monongahela

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    NEOLA, W.Va. — Officials with the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia are soliciting applications from people interested in...

    W.Va. to provide second Christmas tree to Washington, D.C.

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    ELKINS, W.Va. — West Virginia has been asked to furnish a second Christmas tree to Washington, D.C., this year...

    Facts about the West Virginia-grown U.S. Capitol Christmas tree

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    HARMAN, W.Va. — A West Virginia-grown Christmas tree harvested in the Monongahela National Forest will adorn the west lawn...

    Monongahela National Forest sets winter 2023-'24 schedule

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    ELKINS, W.Va. — Most of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia is open year-round, closing only when access...

    Monongahela National Forest plans prescribed burns in fall, winter

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    ELKINS, W.Va. — Staff at the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia plan to conduct prescribed burns and...

    Cranberry Mountain Nature Center hosts native orchid tour

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    MARLINTON, W.Va. — Officials at the Monongahela National Forest are inviting the public to visit the Cranberry Mountain Nature...
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