U.S. Capitol to go W.Va. wild-and-wonderful this holiday season
ELKINS, W.Va. — The U.S. Capitol is going wild and wonderful this Christmas as West Virginia comes to the fore as the nation's forest...
Purchase preserves increased habitat in the Canaan Valley
DAVIS, W.Va. — An almost 2,000-acre property purchased by The Nature Conservancy in West Virginia will preserve habitat adjoining the Canaan Valley National Wildlife...
Monongahela forest officials advise visitors to expect crowds
ELKINS, W.Va. — In light of dramatic increases in visitation in the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia, officials are advising guests to...
Ohio River islands in W.Va. are a Noah's Ark for wildlife
WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va.— As the Ohio River became cleaner in the 1980s, thanks to legislation like the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act,...
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park pilots cashless fee collection
HARPER'S FERRY, W.Va. — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia has instituted a three-month pilot program to collect...
New River Gorge ranked top national park for scenic views, activities
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia has been ranked best in the nation for its...
Visitors encouraged to hike lesser-known New River Gorge trails
Even before it was part of a national park, the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia was a popular destination for visitors who...
W.Va. to invest $10 million at Coopers Rock State Forest
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has announced several new construction projects at one of the state’s most visited forests—Coopers Rock...
Ramp dinners across West Virginia growing in popularity
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Ramp dinners in West Virginia are growing in popularity, and their non-profit hosts are benefitting from the burgeoning interest in all...
Monongahela National Forest unveils logo for Christmas tree
Officials with the U.S. Forest Service have unveiled a new logo designed to commemorate the 2023 Capitol Christmas Tree, which will be harvested from...
Monongahela National Forest to conduct prescribed burns
Weather permitting, officials at the Monongahela National Forest plan to conduct prescribed burns on 1,251 acres in Pocahontas, Greenbrier, and Pendleton counties from March...
Monongahela National Forest sets opening dates for recreation sites
ELKINS, W.Va. — Officials at the Monongahela National Forest have announced the 2023 opening dates for developed recreation sites across the 921,000 acres forest...