Abundant W.Va. land holds promise for agricultural prosperity
West Virginia’s abundant land holds promise for agricultural prosperity for the state and its people, according to Commissioner of Agriculture Kent Leonhardt. To ensure this...
Upper New River in Va. offers plenty of rapids, too
One of the oldest rivers in the world, the New River courses more than 300 miles through North Carolina, Virginia, and, perhaps most famously,...
Fountains, kissing bridge highlight US-219 near Snowshoe Mountain
SLATY FORK, W.Va. — I travel US-219 through West Virginia often — mainly through the southern part of the state, but occasionally, I travel...
Irish Bowling tourney brings record high-rated players to W.Va.
The W.Va. Irish Road Bowling Association will host the ancient sport's regional championship August 3-5 at Blackwater Falls State Park, attracting more highly rated...
DNR seeks big bucks and trophy fish for display
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is asking hunters and anglers to enter showcase pieces for its big buck and trophy fish display...
Whitewater rafters on New River can enjoy gentle options, outfitter says
A whitewater-rafting trip on the New River may be the most exciting adventure many people experience, but one outfitter is ensuring guests have the...
Guyandotte communities celebrate with five July 14 float trips
Communities along the Guyandotte River in south-western West Virginia are celebrating the restoration of the scenic waterway July 14 with an inaugural kayak and...
Parks celebrate Canoe Day; Beech Fork offers group paddle
Officials in the West Virginia state park system are encouraging visitors to celebrate National Canoe Day June 26 by taking a canoe or kayak...
Raft trips only a bus-ride away for Kanawha Valley residents
A whitewater rafting trip on the New River is only a bus-ride away for residents of the Kanawha Valley, thanks to a partnership between...
West Virginia kayaking fest may now be nation's largest
Organizers of an annual flat-water kayaking tour on the Coal River at Saint Albans, West Virginia, say they think their event may now be...
Raging Potomac arises as tranquil Allegheny springs
There’s something special about visiting the birthplace of a river — something almost magical about seeing water come up from the ground and knowing...
New hand-fishing season opens June 15 in W.Va.
A new West Virginia "noodling" or hand-fishing season launches June 15, according to the state Division of Natural Resources.
A law passed during the 2018...
