New geocaching trail attracting attention in Marion County
As a socially-distanced pastime, geocaching is enjoying a boost worldwide and in West Virginia just as Marion County reveals a new county-wide geocaching trail.
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Sleepy valley of Indian Creek grows as a residential destination
Though it might sound cliche, time really does stand still in the Indian Creek valley in southern West Virginia. A winery has opened. Farmers...
Resident visitation record set in West Virginia state parks
State-managed parks and forests in West Virginia have welcomed a record-breaking number of in-state guests so far this year, thanks to a promotional discount...
Applications available for controlled deer hunts at six state parks
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is accepting applications from hunters to participate in controlled hunts for whitetail deer at six state parks.
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Tale of the Screaming Lady based on historical horror
Some of the most chilling tales of hauntings in West Virginia are based on real events, and one of the most horrific is that...
W.Va. biologists urge citizen participation in firefly project
In an effort to understand declining firefly populations, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is inviting the public to participate in a citizen...
Applications available for W.Va. 2020 Limited Antlerless Hunt
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is accepting applications for its 2020 Limited Antlerless Hunt, which will be permitted in areas where division...
Camp Creek State Forest opens remote guest cabin
A remarkable remote cabin that requires a 3.3-mile hike to access has been opened at Camp Creek State Forest, providing guests the opportunity for...
Instagram initiative promotes safe Metro Valley travel options
There's more to see and do in West Virginia's Metro Valley region than one might expect, which is why four visitor bureaus there have...
W.Va. Wildlife Center resumes regular hours, rates
The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources announces that the West Virginia Wildlife Center at French Creek has resumed regular admission rates and hours of...
Biologists in West Virginia study how to relocate rattlesnakes
Biologists with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have teamed up with Marshall University graduate students to monitor the movement of timber rattlesnakes...
Making sense of whitewater rapid classifications
With its many rivers coursing through many different kinds of terrain, West Virginia is a paradise for paddlers and rafters, especially where whitewater paddling...