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"The Jug" among more peculiar W.Va. geographic features

Aerial image of the Jug
MIDDLEBOURNE, W.Va. — Long before I'd seen it, I'd become fascinated by the idea of visiting "The Jug" on Middle Island Creek, one of...

Tourism Day draws more than 200 industry representatives

West Virginia Capitol Dome, Charleston, WV, Kanawha County, Metro Valley Region
More than 200 tourism industry representatives gathered at the West Virginia capitol today to advocate for the industry as part of Tourism Day at...

Four romantic W.Va. venues ideal for a Valentine's dining experience

The Hillbrook Inn & Spa in Charles Town on a snow evening
I believe West Virginia was made for romance, and I can think of no better Valentine's Day weekend adventure than one spent dining after...

"Maple Days" in W.Va. to celebrate increased production

Map of 2018 Maple Syrup Days events in West Virginia
The West Virginia Maple Syrup Producers Association has announced two statewide "Maple Syrup Days" to celebrate during the 2018 maple season, according to the...

"Winter Blues" farmers' markets set for Charleston, Morgantown

Innovation is allowing W.Va. farmers to grow year round.
Just when it seems winter will never end, the W.Va. Department of Agriculture is hosting two farmers' markets to support growers and marketers whose...

Mountain Music Festival adds rafting, zip-lining options

BIG Something performs at Mountain Music Festival
Now in its fifth year, West Virginia's fast-growing Mountain Music Festival, scheduled for May 31-June 2, is adding zip-lining and whitewater rafting to its...

Remarkable avian guests visit West Virginia in winter

A Snowy Owl crouches in grass
Winter is the only season in which several remarkable species are present in West Virginia, and nearly every storm brings new avian visitors. One...

Carrot, pumpkin, cucumber, cantaloupe break W.Va. records

Farm at Shady Spring, West Virginia, Raleigh County, New River Gorge Region
Four new produce records were established in 2017 in West Virginia, the state Department of Agriculture announced today. A carrot, cucumber, cantaloupe, and pumpkin...

Help build one of West Virginia's chief guides to ramp fests

Fresh, cleaned W.Va. Ramps
Do you have a favorite West Virginia ramp dinner or festival you'd like to share with the public? We'd like to hear from you. Now in...

W.Va. tourism official: new rafting run spectacular (exclusive photos)

A paddler in an inflatable kayak challenges the Dries of the New River.
A new whitewater run that opens to commercial rafting in 2019 may not be a game changer, but it will certainly enhance the game...

W.Va. DNR publishes Friday and Saturday trout stockings

Friday and Saturday trout stockings will begin March 2 in waters within and near selected West Virginia state parks.
In an effort to encourage families and new anglers to enjoy fishing this spring, the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is publishing the locations...

Public invited to Groundhog Day fest at W.Va. Wildlife Center

French Creek Freddie is inviting the public to join him Feb 2 at French Creek.
West Virginia’s official weather-predicting groundhog, French Creek Freddie will leave his den Feb. 2 to predict the approach of spring and is inviting visitors...

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