Governor lauds fifth anniversary of Gold Rush trout program
Gov. Jim Justice announced today that the "West Virginia Gold Rush" will return for its fifth year on March 29 and provide anglers and...
West Virginia deer seasons harvest increases 12.7 percent
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Deer hunters in West Virginia have had a very good year, according to officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural...
Park Service to host meeting regarding rock climbing
The National Park Service will host a meeting on rules and regulations for climbing activities at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and...
New Guyandotte Water Trail opening in southern W.Va.
A new water trail that leads through the mountains of southern West Virginia is springing to life, providing continuous river access to anglers and...
"Cool" June events beckon guests to Canaan Valley Resort
From a festival dedicated to avian species of the Alleghenies to a two-day celebration of native Irish road bowling, many "cool" opportunities beckon travelers to the...
Photographer of iconic New River Gorge photo found
For more than a year after this iconic photograph of the New River Gorge hit social media, West Virginia Explorer editor David Sibray spent countless...
Gas developer helps fund restoration in wildlife-management area
A large-scale, cooperative wildlife-habitat enhancement project has been initiated in the Lewis Wetzel Wildlife Management Area in southern Wetzel County with a $75,000 donation...
North Bend offers kayak, rappel, mtn.-bike courses June 10
Encouraging visitors to try new outdoor activities, rangers at North Bend State Park this weekend are offering introductory courses in kayaking, rappelling, mountain biking.
Park...
Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease diagnosed in West Virginia deer
West Virginia is experiencing an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in the state’s white-tailed deer herd, according to the Wildlife Resources Section of the...
Resort re-introduces sunset rafting trips in the New River Gorge
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Old-time river rafters know that nothing compares to a sunset whitewater journey through the New River Gorge in West Virginia. The...
Gorge resort introduces electric-assist mountain bike adventures
Imagine peddling less and riding faster. The new electric-assist mountain bikes at Adventures on the Gorge allow riders to do just that.
The new powered...
Hunters in Barbour, Jackson, Mason, Upshur must bring deer to stations
FARMINGTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is reminding hunters that they must bring deer harvested in Barbour, Jackson, Mason, and...
