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West Virginia’s Farm-to-Table dinner series returns with scenic feasts, local flavor

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The magic of September in West Virginia, when summer fades and autumn awakens

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Elk management tours announced for 2026 season in Logan County, West Virginia

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Inferno on the River: Confederate raid on Burning Springs, West Virginia

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The captivating West Virginia legend of Kanawha Falls and her daughters

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GAULEY BRIDGE, W.Va. — Though beautiful, the following tale of Kanawha Falls in West Virginia may not have originated...

From Jerry West to Best Virginia, basketball in West Virginia is a unifying force

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Improved access opens legendary "Devil Anse" Hatfield cemetery to more visitors

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Work visibly begins on historic Tyree Tavern restoration near New River Gorge

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ANSTED, W.Va. — The restoration of the Tyree Tavern,...

Forgotten Drawdy Falls in West Virginia inspiring new generation to care

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At tip of W.Va.'s northern panhandle, "Point of Beginning" marks start of the West

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West Virginia to conduct nighttime deer surveys across the Mountain State

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State biologists will conduct spotlight surveys...

Community rallies to keep Summersville Lake sparkling at Aug. 30 clean-up

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A Day for Stillness: Spending International Relaxation Day in West Virginia

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Monument to coal baron in W.Va. hidden deep within New River Gorge

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The captivating West Virginia legend of Kanawha Falls and her daughters

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The Pickens Leper: a tragic journey into isolation in the W.Va. mountains

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PICKENS, W.Va. — In the remote Allegheny Mountains of...

Jackson’s Mill Jubilee set to crown best homemade pie in West Virginia

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Nature’s classroom in the Kanawha Valley: A vibrant trail system blossoms in Buffalo

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BUFFALO, W.Va. — Among the fields and wetlands of...

Apply now for W.Va. deer hunt lottery during 2025 antlerless season

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W.Va. adds five new ‘Almost Heaven’ swings for perfect photo moments

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Snowshoe Mountain replacing iconic Shavers Center with modern lodge

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History and Prehistory

The Bustle Flag: How Martinsburg’s Unionist women defied the Confederacy

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Monument to coal baron in W.Va. hidden deep within New River Gorge

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The eastern panhandle of West Virginia: how it came to be

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Unique northern panhandle of West Virginia created by historic dispute

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Lore and Legend

Tales of the Sliding Hill Ghosts are not forgotten by an older generation

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HARTFORD CITY, W.Va. — Old-timers still tell of the...

Does a monster lurk in the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia?

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Three facts about the Mothman legend few monster hunters know

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POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — America's quintessential Atomic Age monster,...

Tale of Kanawha County monster may have first been documented in 1950s

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PINCH, W.Va. — The legend of a now well-publicized...

State Parks

Tu-Endie-Wei in W.Va. added to Underground Railroad network

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POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Tu-Endie-Wei State Park has been...

New trail connects off-road trail system with Chief Logan park lodge

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LOGAN, W.Va. — A new 4.6-mile trail connecting Chief...

Lost River, Cass Scenic Railroad state parks to see major expansions

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lost River State Park and Cass...

Extraordinary Beartown State Park a classroom for West Virginia geology

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DROOP, W.Va. — Among the smallest state parks in...

Hunting

W.Va. sets final segment of 2024-'25 wild boar archery, firearms seasons

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SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The final segment of West...

2024 fall turkey harvest up 17 percent in West Virginia, officials say

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Small game hunting, trapping seasons in West Virginia open Nov. 2, 2024

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W.Va. officials urge participation in early antlerless deer season

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Fishing

Record West Virginia blue catfish broken fourth year in a row

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GALLIPOLIS FERRY, W.Va. — For the fourth year in...

West Virginia to stock upper Elk River in pilot winter trout program

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WEBSTER SPRINGS, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural...

West Virginia stocks 43 waters during first week of fall trout stocking

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West Virginia angler catches state record longnose gar

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — According to state officials, an 11-year...

Hiking

Expert New River Gorge hiker shares her four favorite national park trails

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Five reasons West Virginia is an ultimate winter hiking destination

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Endless Wall Trail named Best Hike in West Virginia by magazine

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LANSING, W.Va. — The Endless Wall Trail has again...

Six tips for hiking through the West Virginia forest in winter weather

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Skiing

Snowshoe Mountain in W.Va. ranks among most affordable ski resorts

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Snowshoe Mountain to open skiing, snowboarding by Thanksgiving

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SNOWSHOE, W.Va. — In advance of a strong El...

Canaan Valley rated one of top U.S. ski, winter destinations

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DAVIS, W.Va. — More than a few magazines in...

Record conditions: Canaan to open slopes Dec. 13

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Officials at Canaan Valley Resort in West Virginia will...

National Parks

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Economic impacts nearly double at Harpers Ferry park over a decade

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HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — Economic impacts have nearly doubled...

Spending near national parks in southern W.Va. jumps by 9 percent

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GLEN JEAN, W.Va. – The National Park Service reports...

Kayaking

W.Va. flatwater trail commission set to build connections

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Established a year ago, West Virginia’s flatwater trail commission...

Flatwater paddling expanding quickly across West Virginia

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West Virginia is growing rapidly as a destination for...

Kayaks opening Guyandotte valley to new exploration

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June 1 float supports West Fork, now prime kayak-fishing destination

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The West Fork River is fast becoming one of...

Whitewater Rafting

Cool autumn weather could super-charge Gauley River rafting

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The return of autumn could result in an end-of-season...

Gauley River whitewater rafting season begins Sept. 6

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One of the most scenic rivers in the U.S....

Help build guide to booming West Virginia paddling events

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Paddling sports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are...

Eventful and colorful, October ideal for rafting in West Virginia

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October may be the biggest month yet when it...

Biking

New Parkersburg-area trail designed for intermediate level bikers

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Already among the most popular destinations for mountain biking...

Piney Creek trails attracting dozens daily; trail map unveiled

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Hikers, bikers, and runners in growing numbers are venturing...

Gorge resort introduces electric-assist mountain bike adventures

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Imagine peddling less and riding faster. The new electric-assist...

New trail to historic mill ruin to open Saturday in Beckley

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Officials in Beckley, West Virginia, on Saturday will open...

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West Virginia monitoring seasonal hemorrhagic disease in deer populations

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West Virginia reminds hunters about upcoming youth seasons, changes to regulations

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West Virginia sets new migratory game bird seasons and 2025-2026 regulations

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Elk management tours announced for 2026 season in Logan County, West Virginia

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