RICHWOOD, W.Va. — West Virginia has long served as a place of retreat. The wealthy have sought refuge at its mineral springs, the devout have embraced its solitude for reflection, and free spirits have been drawn to the independence afforded by its forested hills. Among the most celebrated of those free spirits were two twentieth-century ...
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MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — The West Virginia University School of Nursing will host its fourth annual day camp on Saturday, June 6, for high school students who are interested in exploring nursing as a career. During the free one-day event, students can experience what it’s like to be a nursing student by participating in hands-on … Read more
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The scenic country roads for which West Virginia is beloved can become much less welcoming as our eyes age, especially when conditions such as fog and winding mountain highways come into play. Changing weather and lighting can make life even more difficult for people with eye diseases such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular … Read more
ELKINS, W.Va. — The W.Va. Resource Advisory Committee is seeking proposals for conservation and infrastructure projects that benefit the Monongahela National Forest and surrounding communities. Funding is provided through the federal Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, a program designed to compensate counties that contain large amounts of federally owned land exempt from local … Read more
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Now in its 49th year, the Vandalia Gathering—West Virginia’s signature celebration of folk music, arts, and heritage—returns May 22–25 to the grounds of the state capitol in Charleston. The free, public event attracts more than 10,000 visitors and participants each year. The free, public event features live music and dance events, storytelling … Read more
SENECA ROCKS, W.Va. — As summer approaches, residents of the historic village below Seneca Rocks brace for an influx of tourists that grows larger every year. At Harper’s Old Country Store, they field a steady stream of questions from travelers drawn to the otherworldly landscape. “How high are the rocks?” “How hard is the hike … Read more
ELKINS, W.Va. — Recreational trails are a major part of West Virginia’s tourism economy, especially in the rugged landscape of the Monongahela National Forest, where thousands of hikers and mountain bikers explore its scenic backcountry each year. To strengthen tourism and improve trail conditions in the forest’s northern region, a new partnership has been formed … Read more
