Does point at tip of northern panhandle mark beginning of West?
Often it's said West Virginia's strange shape renders it "most northern" of the southern U.S. states and "most southern" of the northern. Its northern...
Canaan Valley park hosts W.Va. Day fest June 21-23
A wide range of Civil War-themed events and craft displays has been scheduled at Canaan Valley Resort to honor the anniversary of West Virginia’s...
Zipline tours of the Bluestone Gorge open at Pipestem
Pipestem Resort State Park unveiled the state’s newest aerial adventure—a series of zip-lines that lets riders soar for more than a mile above the...
West Virginia governor unveils new Elk River state park
Stressing his commitment to a diversified state economy, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice on Wednesday announced the inclusion of a new state park—a trail...
Distinctive building in West Virginia may not stand much longer
In the midst of a scenic valley, on the edge of a county fairground, it waits empty, looking out across broad pastures. Some say...
West Virginia's surprising antique village opens for season May 4
Heritage Farm Museum and Village, near Huntington, West Virginia, opens May 4 during its 23rd-annual Spring Festival, an ideal opportunity for families to explore...
Canaan Valley Resort unveils new guided hiking program
At the heart of one of the most-photographed scenic regions in West Virginia, Canaan Valley Resort this week has unveiled a new program of...
Biologist: young wild animals in spring are best left alone
They may be cute, they may seem cuddly, but young wild animals are best left alone—for their sake as well as ours, says Tyler...
Part of scenic New River Gorge road closed through July
Visitors to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve who wish to travel the winding scenic route beneath the New River Gorge Bridge will...
Parks to host 16th annual New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend
Rangers and naturalists at seven parks in southern West Virginia will lead guided wildflower hikes on woodland trails April 26-28 during the 16th annual New River...
Former coal camp near Beckley found eligible for National Register
One of the last coal camps that remain in the coalfields near Beckley, West Virginia, has been found eligible for inclusion on the National...
Old penitentiary now attracting more than 30,000 annual visitors
More than 30,000 visitors now tour the old West Virginia Penitentiary at Moundsville every year, and officials say traffic is expected to increase as...
