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Nancy Hanks Birthplace near New Creek, WV, Mineral County, Potomac Branches Region

West Virginia Galleries

Explore West Virginia through our photo galleries, which include images of landmarks and landscapes organized into collections by contributing photographers and by region and recreation. Photos that are not wholly-owned by West Virginia Explorer are often available for purchase through the photographer’s website. Some photos may appear in the contributor’s gallery as well as in galleries organized … Read more

Potomac from Maryland Heights near Harpers Ferry, WV, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Eastern Panhandle Region

Attractions in West Virginia

West Virginia is a vacation destination of the highest order, filled with attractions discovered and undiscovered. No matter the form of refreshment and relaxation you seek, you’ll find plenty of opportunity among the West Virginia hills.AmphitheatersCasinos and GamingDrive-in TheatersState ParksHistoric LandmarksWildlife Management AreasRivers & StreamsNational Parks & ForestsState ForestsMuseumsBreweriesWineriesDistilleriesGhost ToursCovered BridgesNatural WondersTrain Tours / RailroadsOther … Read more

The governor and staff attended a video conference with the President early Monday.

COVID-19: W.Va. Governor declares State of Emergency

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice joined state health, education, and emergency response leaders in Charleston today to update residents on precautionary measures being taken to protect the public from the potential spread of novel coronavirus.There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia, though it’s anticipated that the disease will be reported in … Read more

Boats race on the Ohio River at New Martinsville, West Virginia, during the 2017 Regattafest.

New Martinsville to host North America boating championship

The allure of the Ohio River has won the eighth annual Regattafest at New Martinsville, West Virginia, designation as host of the American Power Boat Association’s North American Championships for SST-120, SST-60, SuperSport, and Thundercats categories September 28-29.Sherron Winer, an organizer of the event, said the festival continues to grow and that making the case … Read more

Afternoon at Dolly Sods Wilderness, Monongahela National Forest, National Parks

West Virginia Travel Guide

Our West Virginia Travel Guide includes everythingyou’ll need to arrange a West Virginia vacation in a matter of minutes. West Virginia Explorer is, in effect, a travel guide of many thousands of pages, but here we’ve consolidated information to help make trip-planning fast and easy. Additionally, we maintain a compendium of travel sources who can … Read more

Farmstead near Duncan, WV, Jackson County, Mid-Ohio Valley Region

Real Estate in West Virginia

You’ll find homes and land for sale in plenty throughout West Virginia. A state with a long-declining population, it is now a desirable destination for rural living. Though mountain property and log cabins were most strongly associated with real estate in West Virginia, farms and vacation properties and homes in towns and small cities are … Read more

Middle Fork at Audra State Park, Barbour County, Monongahela Valley Region

Lodging in West Virginia

cabins, and hotels that clustered around healing springs and sheltered in cool mountain coves.  Wherever you go in West Virginia, you’ll find warm, welcoming folk who are ready to host guests and share their renowned Appalachian approach to conviviality.Hotels & MotelsLodging in West Virginia is most frequently found in and near its largest cities, in resort areas, … Read more