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.
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
The National Development Council will host the first of a two-part Historic Real Estate Finance Professional Certification series to Fairmont State University May 8-12, 2017, according to a press release from the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia. The five-day course offers a step-by-step look at the real estate development process from the perspective of lenders, developers and … Read more
Inns, cabins, hotels, and campgrounds – the diversity of lodging in the Fayetteville area is growing as year-round tourism increases, according to the executive director of the town’s convention and visitors bureau. Sally Kiner says diversification of the local outdoor-adventure market and the addition of new attractions and dining and shopping venues have helped draw … Read more
Many communities that depend on warm-weather tourism suffer through winter, but one West Virginia town renowned as a destination for whitewater rafting is breaking out of that cycle. Hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking have increased year-round in the Fayetteville area, benefiting a growing number of eclectic shops, restaurants, and cultural venues that are particularly attractive in … Read more
Daytripper magazine has agreed to sponsor the launch of a new directory of waterfalls at WVExplorer.com. The magazine based in Lewisburg, W.Va., will help provide information on 25 waterfalls in West Virginia to be published in March. Other contributors and sponsors are encouraged to provide content on many of the other accessible waterfalls in the Mountain … Read more
Sponsoring a page at WVExplorer.com is a great way to recognize a friend or loved one while sharing your love for the Mountain State. Sponsorship makes an ideal Christmas gift. For $100 your name or theirs will appear on the sponsored page in perpetuity. Here’s an example page sponsored by Beckley native Bill Shaver, who … Read more
