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Vines on coaling tower at Thurmond

Mill near Fayetteville, WV, Fayette County, New River Gorge Region

A coaling tower at Thurmond, West Virginia, in Fayette County, once provided fuel for steam engines following the New River through the New River Gorge.

Governor Patteson Home, Mount Hope, WV, Fayette County, New River Gorge Region

Preserved house in Thurmond, WV, Fayette County, New River Gorge National River, New River Gorge Region

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Black bear are now found in all 55 West Virginia counties.

Early bear gun seasons launch in 16 W.Va. counties

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Sibray (left) and Burdette explore stonework and hewn timbers in one of the tavern rooms.

Historians work to divine mysteries of old West Virginia tavern

September 8, 2020

Fishing is a way of life in West Virginia where the National Park Service is holding a grandfamily fishing program.

New River Gorge to host Oct. 10 grandfamilies fishing day

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Bears are infiltrating urban and suburban areas in remarkable numbers.

W.Va. DNR reports increased nuisance bear activity

September 2, 2020

Archery provides a safe alternative to fire arms in urban settings.

Special urban deer archery season opens Sept. 5

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