MARLINTON, W.Va. — A new gravel and bikepacking network connecting 12 towns across the Monongahela National Forest region, colloquially called “the Mon,” has launched, offering more than 60 curated cycling routes across eight West Virginia counties.The network, launched by the Mon Forest Towns Partnership as “Mon Forest Gravel & Bikepacking,” includes routes ranging from short … Read more
REEDSVILLE, W.Va. — Matt Born, of Reedsville, in Preston County, West Virginia, has caught a new state-record chain pickerel at a pond in the county.He landed the 27.95-inch, 5.65-pound fish on April 21 using a homemade spinner on a four-pound test line, according to biologists with the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources.Born broke his own length … Read more
GREEN BANK, W.Va. — The universe whispers in radio waves, and if we listen carefully, we can hear its stories, but to listen, we must remain very quiet.One of the quietest places on Earth, Green Bank provided scientists the silence they needed to conduct their experiments, to listen.Green Bank, West Virginia, is home to the … Read more
WINFIELD, W.Va. — An increasing number of new West Virginia residents are being drawn to its rolling hills and quiet valleys to escape brightly lit cities and reclaim the enchantment of pitch‑dark night skies.But while the dark skies represent a precious amenity, the creeping glare of artificial lighting—known as light pollution—is quietly eroding the value … Read more
Explore West Virginia through our photo galleries, which include images of landmarks and landscapes organized into collections by contributing photographers and by region and recreation. Photos that are not wholly-owned by West Virginia Explorer are often available for purchase through the photographer’s website. Some photos may appear in the contributor’s gallery as well as in galleries organized … Read more
West Virginia is a vacation destination of the highest order, filled with attractions discovered and undiscovered. No matter the form of refreshment and relaxation you seek, you’ll find plenty of opportunity among the West Virginia hills.AmphitheatersCasinos and GamingDrive-in TheatersState ParksHistoric LandmarksWildlife Management AreasRivers & StreamsNational Parks & ForestsState ForestsMuseumsBreweriesWineriesDistilleriesGhost ToursCovered BridgesNatural WondersTrain Tours / RailroadsOther … Read more
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — Le Sage Natural Water, of Lesage, has been awarded a silver medal for its purified water at the 36th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition in the eastern panhandle of the Mountain State.The world’s most prestigious and longest-running water competition, more than 100 entries from five continents competed this year … Read more
