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.
Available by subscription and at newsstands around the state. Print subscriptions are one year for $20 or two years for $36. Digital subscriptions are one year for $12 or two years for $24. Print + Digital subscriptions are one year for $26 or two years for $50. Gift subscriptions are also available. Click below or call 1.855.558.9152 to subscribe.
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Most Recent Stories from the Blog
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The Father of Black History and His West Virginia Roots
Carter G. Woodson was a catalyst for change within and outside West Virginia.
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French Creek’s Four-Legged Forecaster
Six more weeks of winter, or an early spring? This Groundhog Day, meet the West Virginia State Wildlife Center’s very own weather-predicting rodent.
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Anglers, Bundle Up!
Cold-season fishing adds interesting challenges to the sport.
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A New Season for Our Favorite Seasoning
Salt, western Virginia’s first major industry, enjoys a renaissance.
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The Deer Project
WVDNR is tracking how deer live and why they die, and you can see the results as they develop.
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From Dusk to Dawn
Nocturnal species in West Virginia come alive at night.
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Where the Wild Tracks Are
When the hush of a winter snowfall covers the forests, signs of life are still all around.
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Hiking in a Winter Wonderland
Who says you have to spend the winter all cooped up? Make the trek to a West Virginia state park instead!
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