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    West Virginia state parks to ring in 2026 with 24 First Day hikes across the state

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia state parks will welcome the New Year by inviting residents and visitors to step outside, lace up their boots,...

    Three powerful reasons to hike West Virginia when the temperature drops

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    BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginians know winter differently. When the leaves fall, and the chatter of summer tourism fades, the Mountain State and its...

    West Virginia trail advocacy organization to hold statewide meetings this fall

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Trail advocates and trail-building organizations from across West Virginia are being asked to voice their opinions...

    Naturalists share their favorite lesser-known New River Gorge hiking trails

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — On a soft summer morning in the New River Gorge, the forest comes to life with...

    Nature’s classroom in the Kanawha Valley: A vibrant trail system blossoms in Buffalo

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    BUFFALO, W.Va. — Among the fields and wetlands of the lower Kanawha Valley in West Virginia, a green haven...

    Strange single-leafed orchid sprouts in winter woodlands in West Virginia

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Only the most sharp-eyed outdoor enthusiasts may have spotted this remarkable one-leafed orchid hiding in the...

    W.Va. Gov. celebrates expanded access to Endless Wall hiking trail

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    LANSING, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice and other state and federal dignitaries cut the ribbon today on an expanded...

    Expert New River Gorge hiker shares her four favorite national park trails

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    FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Which are the best hiking trails in West Virginia's new national park? Deb Moses Lamey, president...
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