West Virginia establishes statewide paranormal trail for dark tourism
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Driven by tourists' fascination with the eerie and unexplained, West Virginia has developed a statewide paranormal trail, guiding thrill-seekers to its...
W.Va. roadside curiosity captures imaginations in Pocahontas County
EDRAY, W.Va. — Famous for its breathtaking mountain scenery, Pocahontas County offers travelers plenty to admire. Yet, one small landmark sparks more curiosity than...
Wrecked aircraft deployed in Mine Wars may remain in mountains
SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — Historians in central West Virginia are preparing to commemorate the mysterious site of the crash of a remarkable military aircraft —...
West Virginia creates new online tourism education program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced the creation of “Tourism Works,” an online education program designed to enhance hospitality skills and training...
Historic ferry weathered many nightmares on the Ohio River
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — The Nina Paden and its skipper wheeled beyond the call of duty in ferrying the Ohio River at Parkersburg, West Virginia....
West Virginia settlers survived harsh winters through mutual support
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Winter in the rugged mountains of what is now West Virginia could be perilous. An overnight snow squall or a sudden...
Five spring wildflowers you'll likely encounter in West Virginia
LEWISBURG, W.Va. — The West Virginia woodlands burst into color in spring. During that brief period, wildflowers put on a colorful show, attracting bees...
Sibray says spring ramp festivals in W.Va. are expected to enjoy...
BEAVER, W.Va. — Spring ramp festivals are drawing more attention than ever, thanks to a renewed interest in West Virginia and Appalachia, says the...
Wife demanded millionaire husband build apartments at Bramwell, W.Va.
BRAMWELL, W.Va. — Tired of entertaining, the wife of a West Virginia industrialist in the late 1800s demanded her husband limit the number of...
First documented poltergeist in U.S. haunted this historic W.Va. town
MIDDLEWAY, W.Va. — The Wizard Clip haunting, the first documented poltergeist in America, occurred in the late 1700s in the eastern panhandle of West...
Expanding W.Va. theater trail continues boosting economic growth
ELKINS, W.Va. — Four theaters in West Virginia have been added to the state’s historic theater trail, established in 2010 to boost cultural and...
Biologist suggests origin for strange name of this West Virginia stream
COVEL, W.Va. — From high among the peaks of Great Flat Top Mountain in southern West Virginia, there descends a stream that bears a...
