Facts about the West Virginia-grown U.S. Capitol Christmas tree
HARMAN, W.Va. — A West Virginia-grown Christmas tree harvested in the Monongahela National Forest will adorn the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol in...
Monongahela National Forest sets winter 2023-'24 schedule
ELKINS, W.Va. — Most of the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia is open year-round, closing only when access roads are snow-covered, though some...
Monongahela National Forest plans prescribed burns in fall, winter
ELKINS, W.Va. — Staff at the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia plan to conduct prescribed burns and pile burns in Greenbrier, Pocahontas,...
Cranberry Mountain Nature Center hosts native orchid tour
MARLINTON, W.Va. — Officials at the Monongahela National Forest are inviting the public to visit the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center for its annual Native...
Monongahela National Forest to begin trout, bridge, bike projects
The Monongahela National Forest has received $1,092,000 million in funding from the Great American Outdoors Act to support three projects in the Allegheny Mountains...
Celebrate Scenic Drive Day June 4 at Cranberry Mountain Nature Center
RICHWOOD, W.Va. — Officials with the Monongahela National Forest in eastern West Virginia are inviting motorists to explore the forest highlands during National Scenic...
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...
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...
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...
Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards seeks volunteers for trail work
A volunteer group that helps maintain the scenic Dolly Sods Wilderness in northern West Virginia is looking for additional volunteers to help maintain its...
Monongahela National Forest to provide 2023 Capitol Christmas tree
ELKINS, W.Va.– The Monongahela National Forest has been selected to provide the 2023 Christmas Tree for the U.S. capitol, kicking off a year-long celebration...
