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.
The Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia will celebrate Morgantown Migratory Bird Day on May 13 at Coopers Rock State Forest, according to forest officials. The celebration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a guided bird walk on the Raven Rock Trail. Afterward, participants may gather in the pavilion near the Cheat canyon overlook to enjoy coffee, a … Read more
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park invites the public to attend its heirloom gardening program “City Farming: Food in the Backyard” on Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. During the Industrial Revolution and before the mass production of processed foods ordinary citizens often depended on small kitchen gardens for sustenance right … Read more
The popular “Birding Around the Sun” nature hikes will return to Kanawha State Forest this May, and, for the third year, the hikes will be led by Sara Miller, a seasonal naturalist for two years who’s returning as a volunteer naturalist this year. Miller has recorded many species seen and heard in the forest since the beginning … Read more
With its lineup of customizable two-, three-, and four-night “Explore the Gorge” packages, featuring action-packed and more-relaxed options, it’s never been easier arrange a getaway at Adventures on the Gorge. Available through Labor Day 2017, the multi-night packages combine lodging and meals with adventure activities such as rafting, zip-lining, kayaking, rock climbing, paintball competitions, and … Read more
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
