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Panoramic view of New River Gorge from Grandview Overlook in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia.

West Virginia ranked America’s No. 2 most naturally beautiful state — here’s why

September 15, 2026 By David Sibray

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia has been ranked the second-most naturally beautiful state in America in a national analysis comparing the forests, rivers, waterfalls, and mountains of all 50 states. New Hampshire finished first, followed…

West Virginia students take part in a hands-on technology activity. A new $2.6 million initiative is expected to bring similar problem-solving and entrepreneurship programs to 15,000 middle- and high-school students statewide over three years. (WVU Photo/Canyon Lohnas)

Higher Education

West Virginia initiative aims to teach 15,000 students how to turn ideas into businesses

September 14, 2026 By Clyde Craig

September view at Dolly Sods Wilderness, Tucker County, Allegheny Highlands Region

National Forests

More road closures coming to Monongahela National Forest as fall travel season begins

July 17, 2026 By Clyde Craig

New 100-site campground opens at popular West Virginia mountain destination

Family gives 47 acres to expand scenic West Virginia state park

Historic town inside national park prepares legal fight to stop demolitions

In 1895, lightning struck a massive West Virginia gas well, which then blew out its own fire

These are West Virginia’s 10 highest communities, from cool summers to snowy winters

West Virginia ranked America’s No. 2 most naturally beautiful state — here’s why

West Virginia initiative aims to teach 15,000 students how to turn ideas into businesses

WVU will automatically admit some high school seniors in two West Virginia counties

These Appalachian pioneers came from wealth and privilege

First Oktoberfest coming to West Virginia gorge as fall color peaks

39 Appalachian films coming to West Virginia festival, and admission is free

Filmmaker got lost looking for Virginia location and found his movie in West Virginia

West Virginia city eyes 40-mile trail network near New River Gorge

West Virginia eliminates minimum age for youth hunting seasons

Long a West Virginia rite of passage, squirrel hunting returns Saturday

West Virginia brought back a giant native fish that now keeps breaking records

West Virginia ranked America’s No. 2 most naturally beautiful state — here’s why

West Virginia initiative aims to teach 15,000 students how to turn ideas into businesses

More road closures coming to Monongahela National Forest as fall travel season begins

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