Hiking
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 green haven for biodiversity has taken root and become one of the most ecologically vibrant and educationally rich trail systems in the state. A 2.75-mile network of walking...
W.Va. State Parks hosting Jan. 1 guided hikes at eight parks
Guided hikes have been scheduled for January 1, 2022, at eight state parks in West Virginia in...
Trail guide picks his top three hikes in the New River Gorge national park
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Trail guide Levi Moore has been hiking the New River Gorge for decades. Now...
New geocaching trail attracting attention in Marion County
As a socially-distanced pastime, geocaching is enjoying a boost worldwide and in West Virginia...
Eighth annual spring nature event set for April 9 at St. Albans
St. Albans Parks and Recreation and organizers are pleased to announce the Eighth Annual “Take a Walk on The Wild Side” Nature Hike event that will take place at the St. Albans City Park Nature Trail Saturday, April 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. until noon with a special Tree...
Bethany College seeks volunteers for trail system clean-up
Bethany College is seeking outdoor enthusiasts to volunteer for its trail system workday from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. The system includes a waterfall, numerous hiking spots, and an outdoor classroom, according to Shannon Kolkedy, a communications...
Ask Levi: How can I find a good hiking trail for young children?
Dear Levi: We receive a lot of questions about hiking trails for families with young children. What should folks be looking for in a trail that’s adequate? Any favorite family trails? — David Sibray I love that people are wanting to get out on the trails with their...
Ask Levi: Should I worry about poisonous snakes on the trail?
The other day a reader write that a rattlesnake had been spotted on one of her favorite hiking trails. Should she really be worried, she asked, about poisonous snakes on the trail? I think “worry” might be too strong a word to use. I might suggest that we be mindful...