Bald eagle survey highlight of Pipestem birding weekend
Bald eagles—never before seen in southern West Virginia—have become inhabitants over the last decade, and naturalists at Pipestem Resort State Park are inviting the...
Farmers facing looming hay shortage; agencies provide tips
Confronted with a potential hay shortage, three state agencies are advising cattle farmers in West Virginia how to maintain healthy herds. The looming shortage...
Grant funds study of eight-county trail system in so. W.Va.
The New River Gorge Trail Alliance has received a $60,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to study the expansion of a bike trail...
New River college to offer nature, birding classes in March
New River Community and Technical College is offering classes in bird-watching and nature exploration in March at its campuses across southeastern West Virginia.
Students can...
State record yellow perch caught on Summersville Lake
A state record yellow perch was caught by Clinton Mills, of Ravenswood, West Virginia, on Feb. 24, 2018, according to a news release from...
Community rallies for W.Va. Renaissance fest following fire
Following a fire that destroyed a remarkable centerpiece of the new West Virginia Renaissance Festival, community leaders in the Greenbrier Valley are rallying to...
Natural Resources Commission to meet Feb. 24
The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission will conduct its quarterly meeting Sunday, Feb. 24, at the DNR Headquarters at 324 4th Avenue in South...
Study: heritage tourism economic engine for W.Va.
A recent study of the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s AmeriCorps program suggests its heritage tourism programming is an important economic engine for West...
Chief Logan park introduces spring birdwatching program
Chief Logan State Park is introducing a free bird-watching program on weekends in February, March, and April to welcome novice and ardent bird watchers...
Hunters harvest 108,856 deer during fall-Jan. seasons
Hunters in West Virginia registered 108,856 white-tailed deer through West Virginia's electronic game-checking system during the recently completed seasons, according to the state Division...
North Bend hosts free beekeeping program Feb. 28
Lushly forested West Virginia is a ideally suited to the production of rich, golden honey, and North Bend State Park is fostering the industry...
Cooper's Rock fest celebrates winter fun Feb. 9
The eighth annual Winterfest celebration at Coopers Rock State Forest Feb. 9 provides guests free hikes, introductory courses in snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and...
