Welcome to Wonderful West Virginia, the state’s premier showpiece magazine published monthly by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Wonderful West Virginia showcases “the best of West Virginia” with breathtaking photographs and intriguing articles about nature, state history, recreation, art, and interesting people. Readers who enjoy our publication include nature lovers, outdoor recreationists, hunters and anglers, West Virginia history and natural history buffs, travel enthusiasts, admirers of arts and crafts, and many others.
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Most Recent Stories from the Blog
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Where the Wild Things Wait
As fall settles across the mountains, West Virginia’s six species of lizards prepare for their disappearing act.
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Gold in the Ground
Over the centuries, West Virginia’s ginseng harvest and traditions have changed little.
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A Shot in the Dark
In a Monroe County cave, scientists are turning to ultraviolet light in hopes of slowing a disease that has devastated hibernating bats.
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Larry Bob Wilson Gets His Name
The Hatfield–McCoy elk statue honors the people who helped bring elk back to West Virginia.
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Pickin’ Out Asphalt
“Country road vittles” takes on a whole new meaning in Marlinton every fall.
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The Fight Continues
A multi-agency agreement is tackling invasive plant species at West Virginia state parks.
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Wings Through West Virginia
Monarchs on the move and what it takes to keep them flying.
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Hangin’ with the Herd
Elk Management Tours are back at Chief Logan State Park for 2026. This story was originally published in the August / September 2026 issue of Wonderful West Virginia.Subscribe here. Photographed by Mark Bias Tomblin Wildlife Management Area has been the home of West Virginia’s elk population since the 2016 Elk Restoration Project began. Over the past…
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Meet West Virginia’s Timber Rattlesnake
West Virginia’s most misunderstood predator.
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