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    West Virginia Wildfires

    Risk of West Virginia wildfires increases in 2025 amid dry autumn...

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    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The crackle of autumn leaves underfoot is a familiar sound in West Virginia, but this year those leaves carry more than...
    Almost Heaven: Fall color in West Virginia

    Autumn colors continue to unfold across 'Almost Heaven,' West Virginia

    Chelsea Ruby at West Virginia Tourism Conference

    West Virginia tourism tops record $9 billion in annual economic impact

    Elk Viewing Platform in West Virginia

    West Virginia officials to open scenic new elk viewing platform on...

    Fall foliage tours depart from Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in the Allegheny Mountains region. (Photo courtesy W.Va. Dept. of Tourism)Fall foliage tours depart from Cass Scenic Railroad State Park in the Allegheny Mountains region.

    Forecasted autumn rainfall promises vivid 2025 fall foliage in West Virginia

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    Almost Heaven Swings: Calhoun County

    Swing into autumn with West Virginia’s three new Almost Heaven swings

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Department of Tourism are celebrating autumn with three new Almost Heaven Swings in Calhoun, Ritchie, and Wetzel...
    Pipestem Resort State Park Dinner Series

    Exclusive dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park showcases new menu

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    PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Tickets are now available for a special dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park that offers guests a first look at...
    Mountaineer War Memorial

    Once controversial, Mountaineer war memorial hides at the West Virginia capitol

    More than two million visitors spent more than $100 million in the counties surrounding those parks, representing a nearly 12 percent increase compared to 2023.

    Tourism surge in southern West Virginia yields more than $108 million...

    Once completed, these stargazing cabins will add a total of 12 cabins and supporting facilities to Coopers Rock State Forest.

    Stargazing cabins open at Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown

    Chief Logan State Park ADA access Playground

    Chief Logan State Park in West Virginia debuts a fully accessible...

    Recreation

    Several migratory bird hunting seasons will open in West Virginia in October, a rite of autumn for many hunters.
    Hunting

    Duck, goose, waterfowl hunting season in West Virginia open October 4

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Several migratory bird hunting seasons will open in West Virginia in October, a rite of autumn for many hunters. From October 4-12,...
    The start of West Virginia’s archery and crossbow seasons is one of the most anticipated times of the year.
    Hunting

    2025 archery and crossbow hunting seasons open September 27 in West Virginia

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources announced today that archery and crossbow seasons for white-tailed deer, black bear, and...
    Black bear hunting in West Virginia is one of the state’s most valued outdoor traditions and an essential part of wildlife management.
    Hunting

    First section of autumn 2025 black bear firearms season opens in West Virginia

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Officials at the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources today announced that the next segment of the state’s black bear firearms season...

    Lore and Legend

    Wetzel County worm invasion

    Mysterious Wetzel County worm invasion wreaked havoc in West Virginia in...

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    LITTLETON, W.Va. — In the summer of 1918, a procession of billions of ravenous "worms" passed through the hills of eastern Wetzel County, spreading...
    Polemic Run Road in West Virginia

    Polemic Run, West Virginia: A roadside journey hidden off the expressway

    The Byrd Telescope glows red in the darkness at Green Bank.

    Investigator: West Virginia ground-zero for UFO research, ET encounters

    Which are the most haunted towns in West Virginia.

    Which are the five most haunted towns in West Virginia, wild...

    An old homestead stands on the edge of pastures south of Shades of Death Creek.

    The tale of West Virginia's Shades-of-Death Creek may have biblical origin

    Real Estate

    A catch-and-release trout stream, Barkers Creek babbles on its way past the McKinney Homestead.

    West Virginia woodland for sale on Barker’s Creek offers mountain serenity

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    MULLENS, W.Va. — Nestled deep within the wooded hollows of West Virginia, where trout streams meander through rhododendron and ridgelines roll like waves, a...
    Retro store for sale near the Hatfield McCoy Trails

    Retro commercial realty for sale near Hatfield-McCoy ATV trails in West...

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    PINEVILLE, W.Va. — Once a gathering place for miners and families on the Guyandotte River, a vintage curb-service restaurant, service station, and boarding house...
    Stars spin above the Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory.

    Nightfall’s Value: Light pollution can diminish real estate worth in W.Va.

    Commercial real estate near New River Gorge National Park

    Federal downsizing creates real estate opportunity near new national park

    Dr. Greg Dahl is working to improve the urban landscape in West Virginia.

    Want to increase your property value? Plant a shade tree, West...

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    Wife demanded millionaire husband build apartments at Bramwell, W.Va.

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