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

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the 100th anniversary of West Virginia's state park system approaches, officials say the network of 48 parks and forests has...

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

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The renowned main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in northern West Virginia will be closed for scheduled repairs to the...

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

    Landmarks / Museums Clyde Craig -
    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 -
    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 -
    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 -
    HINTON, W.Va. — Deep in a forested gorge where the Bluestone River winds, the lost village of "Lilly" was...

    Community revives one of West Virginia's long-neglected Black cemeteries

    Landmarks / Museums Cody Straley -
    HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Every year around Veterans Day, Professor Josh Keck leads his Mountwest Community and Technical College students...

    West Virginia state park playgrounds targeted in new fundraising drive

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has launched a statewide campaign to replace and modernize aging...
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    Peters Mountain Roar continues to mystify West Virginia residents

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    ZENITH, W.Va. — Those who have heard the haunting...

    Oil spilled from W.Va.'s largest well traveled 100 miles to Ohio River

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    COPLEY, W.Va. — In a quiet meadow along the...

    Islands in the Ohio River in West Virginia are a Noah's Ark for wildlife

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    At tip of W.Va.'s northern panhandle, "Point of Beginning" marks start of the West

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