Babcock State Park offers May cabin discount
At the peak of woodland wildflower season in West Virginia, Babcock State Park is offering midweek discounts at its rustic and classic cabins. Guests...
Powell Mountain Goat beloved inhabitant of central West Virginia
Photojournalist Anne Johnson on May 1 stopped on the flank of Powell Mountain in central West Virginia to visit its regionally famous inhabitant -- a...
Entrenched meander near Beckley, W.Va., a geologic curiosity
Just east of Beckley, in southern West Virginia, Piney Creek descends into a gorge that wanders the tablelands south of the New River Gorge. Near its...
May is a magical month in the Alleghenies at Canaan Valley
May is a magical month in the Canaan Valley, where visitors may stroll fields of Allegheny wildflowers while being serenaded by songbirds. Officials at its premier...
Wildflowers walks this weekend could feature unexpected surprises
As a result of the year's strange weather, annual wildflower walks being led by park rangers in southern West Virginia this weekend are expected...
W.Va. governor halts proposed entrance fee at state parks
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced late Tuesday that he is ending a plan proposed by the the Division of Natural Resources to charge visitors an...
Harpers Ferry rangers to lead strenuous May 8 hike to Split...
Rangers with the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will lead a particularly strenuous hike to Split Rock on the Loudoun Heights Trail May 8,...
New River Gorge resort offers new customizable packages
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...
Visitors to W.Va. forest and six parks to be charged entrance...
Visitors to six West Virginia state parks and a state forest will be charged entrance fees this year, according to Stephen McDaniel, director of the...
AOTG: discount for fall rafting on Gauley ends April 30
Whitewater rafters planning to run the Gauley River in autumn have until the end of April to take advantage of savings of up to...
Trail system in Mount Hope a blueprint for rural W.Va. towns
Officials say a fitness trail unveiled today in Mount Hope is only the first phase of an initiative that could help attract investment to...
Escape-rooms at Glade Springs attract players to statewide network
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...
