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Longtime West Virginia state parks leader details the park system’s real impact

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - December 13, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After more than five decades working inside the West Virginia State Park system, former superintendent Scott Durham says the actual value...

Benedum foundation awards $50,000 to West Virginia State Parks Foundation

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - December 12, 2025

HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation to strengthen organizational capacity...

Why West Virginia's state parks matter now more than ever

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - December 10, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the 100th anniversary of West Virginia's state park system approaches, officials say the network of...

Overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia closed for repairs

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - December 4, 2025

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The renowned main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in northern West Virginia will be closed...

New historical society to help conserve New River Gorge region in West Virginia

Landmarks / Museums Clyde Craig - December 1, 2025

THURMOND, W.Va. — Historians, history buffs, and preservationists have organized a new historical society in southern West Virginia encompassing...

Ghost town fundraiser to highlight film, uncertain future of Thurmond, West Virginia

Landmarks / Museums Clyde Craig - November 28, 2025

HICO, W.Va. — Deep in the New River Gorge, the tiny town of Thurmond is drawing global attention. With...

Historical society seeks contributions to restore legendary "Chessie 29" railcar

Landmarks / Museums David Sibray - November 25, 2025

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society has embarked on the restoration of "Chessie 29,"...

Lost village of "Lilly" hides in national park lands in West Virginia

National Parks David Sibray - November 17, 2025

HINTON, W.Va. — Deep in a forested gorge where the Bluestone River winds, the lost village of "Lilly" was...

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