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Small-town West Virginia festivals that still celebrate July 4 the old-fashioned way
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Patriotic destinations worth visiting in West Virginia on Fourth of July weekend
Natural Wonders
West Virginia’s highest waterfalls ranked: The Mountain State’s tallest cascades
Natural Wonders
Why thousands visit these little-known waterfalls in West Virginia each year
Festivals / Events
Wild Trails Festival 2026 returns to Lewisburg with Koe Wetzel, Tucker Wetmore
Hiking
New Peters Mountain Trail System takes shape in Monongahela National Forest near Franklin
Communities
Green Bank Telescope powers WVU search for gravitational waves and cosmic origins
GREEN BANK, W.Va. — The Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope, is at the forefront of a major scientific effort to unlock the secrets of gravitational waves, supermassive black holes, and the origins of
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WVU researcher develops robot that could transform West Virginia strawberry farming
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — A groundbreaking robotic harvesting technology, developed with the help of a West Virginia University researcher, could one day transform how strawberries and other delicate fruits are grown and harvested in West Virginia, reducing food waste while
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Attractions
West Virginia waterfowl hunt applications open at McClintic, home of Mothman legend
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is accepting applications for a controlled waterfowl hunt scheduled for Oct. 3-11 at McClintic Wildlife Management Area near Point Pleasant in Mason County. Waterfowl hunters who wish to participate
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West Virginia state parks celebrate National Trails Day with hikes, volunteer events
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In celebration of National Trails Day, officials at West Virginia State Parks announced a lineup of guided hikes and trail cleanup events across several state parks and forests, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026. Organized
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Recreation
Interior Department opens review of rock climbing policies affecting New River Gorge
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has launched a nationwide review of rock-climbing management practices and wilderness stewardship policies that could ultimately affect rock climbing in some of America’s most celebrated climbing destinations, including the
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Bowden Fish Hatchery to host free Youth Fishing Derby during W.Va. Free Fishing Days
BOWDEN, W.Va. — Young anglers will have the chance to reel in trout and compete for prizes when the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources hosts its annual Bowden Fishing Derby on June 13 at the Bowden Fish Hatchery
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Here’s why fishing records are being broken more often now in West Virginia
PETERSBURG, W.Va. — West Virginia anglers are breaking fishing records with unusual frequency, a trend fisheries experts say reflects years of better fish stocking, improved water quality, and the maturation of trophy-sized fish populations. So far in the
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Culture
W.Va. Tourism announces 2026 History Heroes award winners
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Department of Tourism has announced the recipients of the 2026 History Heroes Awards, recognizing volunteers and preservation advocates who have helped safeguard the state’s rich historical legacy for future generations. The annual awards
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Mike Fink grave marks site of deadly frontier encounter in Calhoun County
MINNORA, W.Va. — In a wooded gap along a rural road near Minnora, two graves have long fascinated local residents and students of West Virginia history. Known collectively as the Mike Fink grave site, the burial ground marks
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Historical society celebrates history of W.Va. Miners’ Vacation with fish fry fundraiser
HINTON, W.Va. — The New River Gorge Historical Society will celebrate a cherished tradition of life in southern West Virginia with a community fish fry and historical program on Saturday, June 13, at the Summers County Memorial Building
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Lore and Legend
The horrors of Skull Run recounted by late West Virginia historian
Real Estate
More Americans, notably Gen Z, are moving to West Virginia, new census analysis shows
History and Prehistory
Did Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis secretly meet in West Virginia?
State Parks
Visitor center opens as Elk River Trail extends toward West Virginia capital city, Charleston
Hunting
Mountaineer Heritage Season opens, reviving a West Virginia hunting tradition
Fishing
West Virginia trout stocking Jan. 5: biologists stock 46 waters statewide
Hiking
West Virginia state parks to ring in 2026 with 24 First Day hikes across the state
Skiing
White Grass cross-country skiing elevates winter in Canaan Valley, West Virginia
National Parks
Lost village of “Lilly” hides in national park lands in West Virginia
Kayaking
Despite river traffic, the scenic Ohio can be a safe kayaking destination
Whitewater Rafting
New River Gorge resort in W.Va. shares industry trends in diversity
Biking
Officials unveil largest mountain bike trail project in W.Va. history
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State Parks, Forests
Why Beartown State Park is one of West Virginia’s strangest places
Hiking
More New River Gorge hikers are leaving Endless Wall for the Grandview Rim Trail
National Forests
Major access road to Dolly Sods Wilderness in national forest closing for repair
History / Prehistory
West Virginia’s hidden mountaintop Civil War sites reveal forgotten campaigns
Festivals / Events
Small-town West Virginia festivals that still celebrate July 4 the old-fashioned way
Festivals / Events
Patriotic destinations worth visiting in West Virginia on Fourth of July weekend
Natural Wonders
West Virginia’s highest waterfalls ranked: The Mountain State’s tallest cascades
Natural Wonders
Why thousands visit these little-known waterfalls in West Virginia each year
Festivals / Events