June 7-8 is free fishing weekend in West Virginia
The weekend of June 7-8 (2014) is free fishing weekend in West Virginia, during which residents and nonresidents alike may fish its lakes and streams...
W.Va. record for rainbow trout set at Berkeley Co. pond
A state record for rainbow trout was established April 30 by Eric Files Sr. of Martinsburg, West Virginia, who pulled the 33.11-inch, 19.40-pound specimen...
W.Va. DNR: Catch a channel cat, and win a night's camping
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- In an effort to increase visitation at state-managed parks and recreation areas, the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources will begin...
Debarr wins whitewater trip through WVExplorer
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Lisa Debarr, of Charleston, originally of Buckhannon, has won a guided whitewater rafting trip for two on the New River with...
Fly fishing course offered in the West Virginia outback
There's only one practical way to reach the ghost town of Spruce on the Shaver's Fork of the Cheat River, and that's by train...
Five birds to watch for in West Virginia this summer
West Virginia may be among the best destinations for birding in the U.S. More than 300 species call the state home (at least temporarily, as...
Guests not likely to notice Canaan management transfer
The July 1 transfer of management of Canaan Valley Resort State Park to a second hospitality-management company won't likely result in obvious changes, according...
State confirms W.Va. record blue catfish taken in Ohio River
APRIL 30, 2014 --The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today confirmed the capture of the largest and longest blue catfish in state history, taken...
Landscape, roads help draw thousands to motorcycle event
The roar of motorcycles is already reverberating in the Tug Valley of southwestern West Virginia, into which more than 15,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected...
Trail weekend at Gorge resort attracting more participants
OAK HILL, W.Va. — Now in its eleventh year, the annual trail maintenance weekend at ACE Adventure Resort on April 26-27 is attracting more...
Festival season launches with a roar and a drone of bagpipes
Festival season in West Virginia launches in earnest in May and doesn't end until the weather grows too cold to support outdoor activities again in November. May 2014...
History of the New River Gorge important facet of rock climbing
The New River Gorge is one of the most popular single-pitch climbing destinations in the eastern United States. High quality sandstone and proximity to...
