Lost Jackson County silver lode may be more than legend
Legends of a lost silver lode in Jackson County may be more than a rumor, according to a former resident who says he has...
W.Va. hunting-fishing license contest begins Sunday
West Virginians may now purchase their 2020 hunting and fishing licenses earlier than ever before and will also be entered to win a drawing...
One-of-a-kind Christmas town opens in West Virginia highlands
A remarkable Christmas town with its own "elf train" has come to life in the wintry Allegheny highlands near Snowshoe Mountain. One of the most...
Monongahela River boasts three monster legends
Far from the city lights that shimmer about its mouth at Pittsburgh, the Monongahela River descends out of some of the most remote reaches...
West Virginia uniquely tied to Thanksgiving celebration
The anniversary of the first Thanksgiving was not nationally celebrated until 1863, when Abraham Lincoln declared a day of "thanksgiving and praise" to be...
Ski season 2019-’20 opens at Snowshoe Mountain
Ski season in West Virginia launched Friday morning at Snowshoe Mountain, where more than 12 slopes have opened to skiers and far more snow...
Buck, bear hunting seasons in W.Va. to run concurrently
Deer hunters in West Virginia are being reminded that a concurrent bear season (without dogs) will run from Nov. 25 through Dec. 7, 2019,...
Monument to goat mysteriously appears in central W.Va.
Travel and tourism officials in central West Virginia were unsure Tuesday afternoon who might have installed a memorial silhouette of a goat along the...
First phase of nature trail at Glenville State College complete
The first section of a walkable nature trail at Glenville State College has been completed, though there's more to come, according to the interim...
Canaan Valley skiing opens Dec. 14 with new capacity
Opening on December 14, 2019, Canaan Valley Resort has invested in upgrades that will see more trails open earlier in the season and help...
Investigator: W.Va. ground-zero for UFO research, encounters
A top paranormal investigator says West Virginia has a long association with UFO activity, because of its role in the search for extraterrestrial life...
West Virginia landmark “Sinks of Gandy” up for sale
Every eighth-grader enrolled in West Virginia History learns of the Sinks of Gandy—a legendary cave through which Gandy Creek travels and amateur spelunkers often...