Communities in West Virginia offer residents a welcoming atmosphere, affordable cost of living, and a strong sense of connection to nature and neighbors alike. From charming small towns to vibrant cities like Charleston and Morgantown, West Virginia communities provide friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and access to outdoor recreation right at your doorstep. Residents enjoy a slower pace of life, surrounded by the state’s beautiful mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as rich local culture, historic sites, and community events that bring people together.
With safe streets, local businesses, and a true spirit of Appalachian hospitality, living in West Virginia communities means enjoying a high quality of life and a supportive, tight-knit environment where everyone feels at home. Be sure to visit our Communities Travel Guide for information about communities in West Virginia.
Commercial real estate sales volume prices at the end of 2016 were up 34 percent over similar sales in 2014, according to the study. Residential real estate sales volume prices increased 18 percent over the same period. About 10,000 properties of all types were sold across the region in 2016, an increase of eight percent … Read more
Officials say a fitness trail unveiled today in Mount Hope is only the first phase of an initiative that could help attract investment to the community and function as a blueprint for fitness development in small towns elsewhere in West Virginia. The one-mile Phoenix Fitness Trail will tie into a rail-trail being developed in association … Read more
Escape-rooms at Glade Springs resort are attracting players to a growing network of physical adventure games across the Mountain State, according to a spokeswoman for the luxury destination near Shady Spring. On the heels of the opening of its newest escape room, the Titanic, creative director Ashley Long says the resort is reaping and sharing … Read more
Wildlife biologists are asking the public to become involved in a research project aimed at determining the current distribution of timber rattlesnakes in West Virginia. Although many people fear rattlesnakes and may want to kill them, the reptiles are a critical part of healthy forest ecosystems, says Kevin Oxenrider, a biologist with the W.Va. Division … Read more
Adventures on the Gorge has been numbered among the top six adventure resorts in the country in a U.S. News & World Report story. On the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia, the resort near Fayetteville, West Virginia, offers an array of adventures including whitewater rafting on two rivers and aerial adventures including two … Read more
Adventures on the Gorge will unveil thirteen new mid-range guest cabins on the New River Gorge by Memorial Day weekend, according to Dave Harvigsen, CEO for the outdoor-adventure resort company. Seven cabins with two units and six cabins with one-bedroom suites are now being finished at the resort’s Mill Creek campus high above the New … Read more
Responding to a marked uptick in inquiries, officials at Cranberry Woods Towhomes near Beckley, West Virginia, say they’re preparing for an increased demand from new West Virginia University students and faculty. The 175-unit residential community on the outskirts of the city will now provide discounts and new programming for residents in association with the growth … Read more
Celebrate the glory of Appalachian spring on the New River, in the New River Gorge, and beyond during the fourteenth annual New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend, April 28 to 30, featuring ranger-guided hikes and programs in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, at Tamarack, and in Babcock, Hawks Nest, Little Beaver, Pipestem Resort … Read more
Over the past 17 years I’ve been able to engage many wonderful people in the development of West Virginia Explorer, but there’s one person who I can confirm we could not have survived without — Jonathan Moore. He was here at the beginning when I had nothing to work with but concept. He was a … Read more
Have you ever seen a ramp or attended a ramp dinner? Proud West Virginia fans of the ramp are sharing photos of their favorite ransom feasts. Have a minute to spend sifting through photos of this uniquely North American tradition? Do you have photos of ramp dinners you’d like to share? Please contact us for … Read more
