Attractions
Scenic tram at Pipestem Resort State Park in West Virginia reopens
PIPESTEM, W.Va. — After two years of construction, a new aerial tram at Pipestem Resort State Park has reopened. At a ribbon-cutting at the top of the tram at Pipestem, Brett McMillion, director of the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources, said the project marked a...
Lone country church in southern West Virginia has unexpected history
TAMS, W.Va. — Most folks who come across the New Salem Baptist Church in southern West Virginia...
Boat rental concessionaire needed at Lake Sherwood in the Monongahela
NEOLA, W.Va. — Officials with the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia are soliciting...
Nine W.Va. state parks and natural areas host guided hikes Jan. 1
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Guided hikes in nine state parks and natural areas in West Virginia are being...
“100 Things” author reveals her favorite West Virginia destination
CHARLESTON, W.V. — Travel writer Melody Pittman, co-author of 100 Things To Do In West Virginia Before You Die, has explored as much of the Mountain State as anyone, but it didn’t take her long to come up with her favorite travel destination when pressed. “The...
Celebrate Scenic Drive Day June 4 at Cranberry Mountain Nature Center
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Officials with the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia are inviting motorists to explore the forest highlands during National Scenic Drive Day on June 4 at the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. Off the Highland Scenic Highway near...
New River Gorge national park depot gets a historical facelift
THURMOND, W.Va. — One of the best-known historic structures in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in southern West Virginia has undergone repairs just in time for the 2023 tourist season. The historic Thurmond Depot, a seasonal visitor center and active...
U.S. Capitol to go W.Va. wild-and-wonderful this holiday season
ELKINS, W.Va. — The U.S. Capitol is going wild and wonderful this Christmas as West Virginia comes to the fore as the nation’s forest and outdoor recreation wonderland. In addition to providing the 70- to 80-foot tree that will be displayed on the west lawn of the...