Hiking
Three powerful reasons to hike West Virginia when the temperature drops
BECKLEY, W.Va. — West Virginians know winter differently. When the leaves fall, and the chatter of summer tourism fades, the Mountain State and its Appalachian neighbors enter a season that feels quieter, older, and somehow more honest. For hikers willing to lace up...
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...
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...
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,...
Six tips for hiking through the West Virginia forest in winter weather
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Hiking in West Virginia in winter can prove a transcendent experience. Nothing compares to a stroll through a wonderland of snow and frozen waterfalls. Even in low-lying valleys where snow seldom lingers, a walk through the sleeping landscape can...
W.Va. records largest spring turkey harvest in five years
FARMINGTON, W.VA. — According to preliminary data released by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources on Wednesday, hunters in the Mountain State harvested 12,217 bearded turkeys during the spring gobbler season. According to Brett McMillion, director of the...
West Virginia hiking blogger says New River Gorge tops inquiries
GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — Though travel to West Virginia is increasing statewide, a blogger best known for helping families with children find good hiking options says she’s fielding more inquiries about the nation’s newest national park. Ruthie Witmer, who operates the...
Long Point Trail offers unrivaled views of New River Gorge
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve offers countless opportunities for adventures, and one of the most accessible and highly rewarding is a hike on the Long Point Trail near Fayetteville in southern West Virginia. At three miles out...