Death by hunter: a buck considers the approach of winter
Editor's Note: Author L.W. Oakley here considers the thoughts of a buck in the wilds of eastern North America as the hunt and winter...
Wheeling city parks director says facility use is up
The director of parks and recreation for the City of Wheeling says recreational use has noticeably increased at the city's facilities and elsewhere, certainly...
Adventures on the Gorge celebrates 10 years as leading resort
Navigating a whitewater rapid on the New River is best accomplished when paddlers work as a team, which is why 10 years ago the...
New River Gorge National Park increasing access to campgrounds
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will increase access to campgrounds this weekend with the reopening of six additional campground areas, including...
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.
The...
West Virginia angler catches state record longnose gar
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to state officials, an 11-year record for the longest longnose gar caught in West Virginia has been broken.
The record-breaking fish,...
West Virginia hiking blogger says New River Gorge tops inquiries
GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — Though travel to West Virginia is increasing statewide, a blogger best known for helping families with children find good hiking options...
W.Va. hiking devotee shares favorite New River Gorge hiking trails
Which are the best hiking trails in America's newest national park? Deb Moses Lamey, president of Friends of the New River Gorge National Park...
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...
State Parks offer 30 percent lodging discount to W.Va. residents
State-managed parks and forests in West Virginia are offering state residents discounts of 30 percent on overnight stays in cabins, campgrounds, and lodge rooms...
West Virginia an ideal statewide destination for mountain biking
With its ideal mix of terrain, elevation, and untouched beauty begging to be discovered, West Virginia is an ideal destination for mountain biking, according...
Archery seasons for bear, boar, and deer open Sept. 24
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminds hunters to prepare for the state’s archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer,...
