Travel / Transportation
West Virginia has been discovered; new tourism chief says what comes next
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After years of trying to convince travelers to discover West Virginia, the state’s new tourism secretary says…
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National Forests
Winter comes early to West Virginia’s highest mountains as forest sites begin closing
ELKINS, W.Va. — Autumn is just beginning across much of West Virginia, but preparations for winter are already underway in…
State Parks, Forests
Family gives 47 acres to expand scenic West Virginia state park
AUDRA, W.Va. — A West Virginia family with roots in the mountains surrounding Audra State Park stretching back 175 years…
Biking
Expedia will help two West Virginia towns build new trails into the Monongahela National Forest
ELKINS, W.Va. — Visitors to two small mountain towns in eastern West Virginia will soon find it easier to step…
National Forests
More road closures coming to Monongahela National Forest as fall travel season begins
ELKINS, W.Va. — Travelers heading into the Monongahela National Forest during West Virginia’s fall recreation season will encounter two more…
Economic Development
New program by Woodlands helping rural West Virginia businesses reach customers nationwide
ELKINS, W.Va. — Across the United States, entrepreneurs are increasingly building businesses from home offices, renovated storefronts, and small-town communities…
Lodging and Real Estate
West Virginia affordable housing group expands team as demand for rural development grows
ELKINS, W.Va. — As communities across north-central West Virginia continue working to address housing shortages, strengthen downtowns, and support locally…
Travel / Transportation
New outdoor expo to highlight West Virginia’s growing adventure tourism industry
ELKINS, W.Va. — A new outdoor recreation expo planned for August in Elkins aims to showcase the businesses, destinations, and…
Economic Development
$11.6 million railyard venue opening in Elkins to draw visitors to the Allegheny Highlands
ELKINS, W.Va. — A new $11.6 million event and conference center, scheduled to open this summer, is expected to bring conferences,…
Attractions
Historic movie theaters in West Virginia: reviving a cultural legacy in rural areas
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
ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College has announced plans to partner with regionally renowned chef Dale Hawkins and Fish…
Communities
Davis & Elkins earns an ‘A’ from Forbes for financial health
ELKINS, W.Va. — Davis & Elkins College has earned an “A” from global media company Forbes for its financial health,…