Elkins WV News

Two cyclists bike the West Fork Rail Trail near Durbin in the Monongahela National Forest.

Biking

Expedia will help two West Virginia towns build new trails into the Monongahela National Forest

July 30, 2026 By Clyde Craig

ELKINS, W.Va. — Visitors to two small mountain towns in eastern West Virginia will soon find it easier to step from historic downtown streets into one of the largest public forests in the eastern…

The Williams River winds through one of the most scenic and remote sections of West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest. Temporary road closures beginning July 20 will affect access to parts of the river corridor while the U.S. Forest Service repairs flood damage and improves stream crossings for native wildlife. (Photo: David Sibray)

National Forests

Road closures planned across Monongahela National Forest as repairs, stream projects begin

July 17, 2026 By Clyde Craig

A new "Tech Toolshed" program by Woodlands Development & Lending is giving entrepreneurs free access to professional cameras, lighting and audio equipment to improve their digital marketing.

Economic Development

New program by Woodlands helping rural West Virginia businesses reach customers nationwide

July 2, 2026 By Clyde Craig

Construction crews build new homes in West Virginia, where communities are working to expand affordable housing and meet growing demand for workforce housing and rural economic development.

Lodging and Real Estate

West Virginia affordable housing group expands team as demand for rural development grows

June 29, 2026 By Bianca Bosworth

adventure tourism have become increasingly important drivers of the state's visitor economy. (Photo: David Sibray)

Travel / Transportation

New outdoor expo to highlight West Virginia’s growing adventure tourism industry

June 23, 2026 By David Sibray

More Elkins WV News

An architect's rendering shows the new Railyard Event and Conference Center in Elkins, a $11.6 million facility expected to attract conferences, weddings, entertainment events, and new visitor spending to West Virginia's Allegheny Highlands region.

Economic Development

$11.6 million railyard venue opening in Elkins to draw visitors to the Allegheny Highlands

June 17, 2026 By David Sibray

ELKINS, W.Va. — A new $11.6 million event and conference center, scheduled to open this summer, is expected to bring conferences,…

Historic Movie Theaters in West Virginia: The marquee over the Star Theater in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, glows in the Potomac night.

Attractions

Historic movie theaters in West Virginia: reviving a cultural legacy in rural areas

October 19, 2025 By David Sibray

eELKINS, W.Va. — Historic movie theaters in West Virginia once played a vital role in isolated sections of the Mountain…

Attractions

Davis & Elkins unveils plans for historic Graceland mansion

July 12, 2023 By David Sibray

ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College has announced plans to partner with regionally renowned chef Dale Hawkins and Fish…

Wood And Ross At Davis And Elkins in West Virginia

Communities

Davis & Elkins earns an ‘A’ from Forbes for financial health

June 23, 2023 By David Sibray

ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College has earned an “A” from global media company Forbes for its financial health,…

For nearly 60 years, West Virginians have gathered in this park to eat from the wild

West Virginia high school closed for 13 years is becoming apartments

Five stunning photos capture summer in West Virginia’s state parks

Behind the walls of West Virginia’s massive Gothic prison, now a tourist attraction

Richwood could double historic district at gateway to Monongahela National Forest

Two unbanded peregrine falcons confirmed at New River Gorge Bridge

Weight-loss drugs are changing American bodies; Fashion may be changing with them

West Virginia elk are roaming farther as restored herd grows

West Virginia legend said a white boy became a Shawnee war chief. DNA told another story

Ancient spirit ‘underwater panther’ carved in stone survives in West Virginia

Fall begins Tuesday in West Virginia with temperatures in the mid-90s

They thought it was morning fog, then this West Virginia train hit a burning trestle

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

New 18-mile trail is revealing a hidden West Virginia river valley

Six weeks of legendary whitewater are about to begin on the Gauley in West Virginia

West Virginia trails conference looks to turn outdoor recreation into community growth