West Virginian independence fueling crafts industry
The spirit of West Virginia independence is helping fuel its growing crafts industry, says an online merchant and the founder of Our-WV.com.
Paul Thompson, of...
Canaan Valley Resort ski area begins making snow
It’s beginning to look a lot like ski season in north central West Virginia at Canaan Valley Resort ski area.
Encouraged by the wintry weather, the resort...
West Virginia’s buck, antlerless-deer seasons open Nov. 20
West Virginia’s traditional buck firearms season will start Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, and run through Dec. 2.
Hunters should see plenty of deer this year due to...
W.Va. State Park gift cards include "something extra" to encourage visits
The perfect gift is one that keeps on giving, and state parks in West Virginia are including something extra this holiday season on gift-card...
Alliance urges Manchin, Capito to support preservation incentives
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia is urging U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., to support the availability of historic...
Songwriter's Retreat at Twin Falls state park scheduled Nov. 10-12
Nationally known songwriters Jim Ritchey and Kelly Hunt will host the third annual retreat for songwriters at Twin Falls Resort State Park Nov. 10-12. The...
W.Va. state parks offer veterans discount Oct. 29-Nov. 16
The West Virginia State Parks system is giving back to men and women who have served in the military by offering a special discount...
State to poll residents regarding black bears in W.Va.
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is conducting a study of state residents’ opinions on and attitudes toward black bears and black bear...
Skating, snow tubing at Canaan resort to open for Thanksgiving
Snow tubing and ice skating at Canaan Valley Resort will open briefly for Thanksgiving in November then reopen December 15 for the ski season,...
Heron Festival set for Oct. 14 at Beech Fork State Park
Beech Fork State Park near Huntington, W.Va., will host its 2017 Heron Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14.
A celebration of one of the park's most...
Snow-making at Canaan Valley ski area increased by 20 percent
A year after doubling its snow-making capacity, Canaan Valley Resort ski area near Davis, West Virginia, is increasing its capabilities by another 20 percent,...
Boundary maintenance to begin at Harpers Ferry national park
Through mid-December, officials at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park will perform routine maintenance along approximately 70 miles of perimeter boundary, according to Andrew Lee,...
