John Henry Historical Park gaining national attention
The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Big Bend Tunnel in southern West Virginia—the enterprise that legendarily took the...
Obscure building at prehistoric mound boasts curious history
When tourists arrive in Moundsville, West Virginia, they often come to see the massive Grave Creek Adena burial mound or tour the infamous West...
Second craft beverage summit on tap for Oct. 23 in Fairmont
The Robert C. Byrd Institute and the West Virginia Food-and-Farm Coalition will present the second “Craft: A Farm-to-Bottle Summit” Oct. 23 in Fairmont, West...
Beauty of Hills Creek in West Virginia veils geologic secrets
Hills Creek in Pocahontas County is more than just a pretty stream. Though its waterfalls have won fame the world over, there's more to...
W.Va. Historic Preservation Awards winners announced
In advance of Saturday's annual preservation awards banquet in Clarksburg, West Virginia, the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia today announced the winners of its...
Six West Virginia parks to offer guided autumn hikes
Autumn is an ideal season for woodland walks and, to celebrate, six West Virginia state parks and forests are offering guided hikes with park...
Guided tours lead hikers through elk management area
How fares the Mountain State's new herd of free-range elk? Hikers will have an opportunity to find out in September and October during a...
Maryland Heights Trail closes weekdays for tree maintenance
One of America's favorite hiking trails will be closed weekdays through mid-October while diseased trees are removed, according to officials from the National Park...
State Parks seeks public comment on new Beech Fork lodge
A public comment meeting that concerns a proposed 75-room lodge and conference center to be developed near the Beech Fork Dam and Recreation Area...
W.Va. opens parks to travelers who seek shelter from Dorian
West Virginia has opened its state parks to travelers seeking shelter from Hurricane Dorian, offering a 50 percent discount on park cabins, campsites, and...
Allstadt’s Corner donated to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Nearly 160 years after John Brown raided the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, the National Park Service is welcoming the gift of another 13...
North Bend State Park hosts 52nd annual Nature Wonder Weekend
North Bend State Park’s Nature Wonder Weekend—North America’s premier and longest-running wild foods event—will celebrate its 52nd year Sept. 20-22.
“Participants this year will learn...
