Hiking
West Virginia state parks to ring in 2026 with 24 First Day hikes across the state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia state parks will welcome the New Year by inviting residents and visitors to step outside, lace up their boots, and explore the state’s public lands during 24 free, guided First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2026. Held at 21 state parks and...
Naturalists share their favorite lesser-known New River Gorge hiking trails
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — On a soft summer morning in the New River Gorge, the forest comes to life...
Nature’s classroom in the Kanawha Valley: A vibrant trail system blossoms in Buffalo
BUFFALO, W.Va. — Among the fields and wetlands of the lower Kanawha Valley in West Virginia, a...
Strange single-leafed orchid sprouts in winter woodlands in West Virginia
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Only the most sharp-eyed outdoor enthusiasts may have spotted this...
W.Va. Gov. celebrates expanded access to Endless Wall hiking trail
LANSING, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and other state and federal dignitaries cut the ribbon today on an expanded parking facility established to accommodate a boom in tourism sweeping the state. Justice and Chelsea Ruby, secretary of the W.Va. Department of Tourism,...
Expert New River Gorge hiker shares her four favorite national park trails
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Which are the best hiking trails in West Virginia’s new national park? Deb Moses Lamey, president of Friends of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, is a consummate hiker who knows the trails that climb through the gorge and...
Five reasons West Virginia is an ultimate winter hiking destination
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — While West Virginia has gained worldwide fame as a destination for hiking, some hikers say winter is one of the best times to hike it, whether or not there’s snow on the ground. With its most popular trails free of crowds, hikers can enjoy...
Endless Wall Trail named Best Hike in West Virginia by magazine
LANSING, W.Va. — The Endless Wall Trail has again been ranked one of the best hiking trails in the U.S., though officials with the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve say hikers can expect crowds and may wish to consider alternate trails. Following an article...