Lodging and Real Estate

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is among the nation’s most mineral-rich states, with extensive deposits of oil, coal, salt, clay, limestone, natural gas, and other underground resources. Yet many landowners, especially those moving to the Mountain State, are surprised to learn that owning the surface of a property does not necessarily include the minerals beneath … Read more

WESTON, W.Va. — Visitors to one of West Virginia’s premier resort destinations will soon have a new way to experience the scenic beauty of Stonewall Jackson Lake. Stonewall Resort has announced the launch of the Mosaic Cruiser, a 40-passenger touring vessel that will begin offering guided lake excursions on June 15, adding another attraction to … Read more

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has long been associated with outmigration, but new data tell a different story. The Mountain State now ranks among the nation’s top states for net domestic migration, according to Emilia Man, senior research analyst at StorageCafe. Man said an analysis of 2024 U.S. Census data sharply contrasts with the state’s … Read more

SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — Officials at Snowshoe Mountain, in Youth compete in summer biking events at Snowshoe Mountain. (Photo courtesy Snowshoe Mountain)[/caption] “Summer is probably the mountain’s best-kept secret, but with events like 4848 and Ballhooter, the secret is getting out,” Duncan said. “We have world-class mountain biking and hiking trails, activities at Shavers Lake, one … Read more