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Why West Virginia’s state parks matter now more than ever
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 become an essential pillar of tourism, conservation, and community development. Few assets owned by West Virginians...
Historic stone walls in Morgantown, West Virginia, added to the national register
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The National Park Service has accepted the nomination of historic stone walls...
Swing into autumn with West Virginia’s three new Almost Heaven swings
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Department of Tourism are celebrating autumn with three...
Exclusive dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park showcases new menu
PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Tickets are now available for a special dinner series at Pipestem Resort State...
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Forgotten Drawdy Falls in West Virginia inspiring new generation to care
At tip of W.Va.’s northern panhandle, “Point of Beginning” marks start of the West
The 10 best swimming holes in West Virginia for ideal summer escapes
Park Service releases finding on demos of historic structures in New River Gorge
West Virginia haunted by the ghosts of the Teays River and other ancient streams
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is haunted by the ghosts of rivers that no longer exist. They writhe like snakes through its mountains, nearly invisible to the unaware. Geologist William G. Tight first theorized the existence of what’s now perhaps the best-known of...
The story behind the breathtaking Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park
CLIFFTOP, W.Va. — At first glance, the Glade Creek Grist Mill at Babcock State Park in West Virginia looks as though it has stood for centuries, its wooden frame weathered to the color of old hickory, its water wheel turning with the steady rhythm of the creek....
Beloved Camp Kootaga scouting landmark in W.Va. saved for generations to come
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — For more than a century, Camp Kootaga stood as a summer sanctuary for generations of scouts, a place where leadership, outdoor skills, and camaraderie were passed down along the wooded bluffs of the Hughes River. Now, thanks to a determined group...
Breathtaking Dolly Sods wilderness attracts throngs to West Virginia’s high country
LANEVILLE, W.Va. — At more than 4,000 feet above sea level, the Dolly Sods Wilderness in West Virginia has become one of the most recognizable outdoor recreation destinations in the Appalachian Mountains. Once considered remote and difficult to reach, the completion...