Not much remains of the ancient stone walls on Mount Carbon except some piles of rock and lots of questions. This is a mystery story, but not the kind with private detectives or jewel heists or purloined letters. This is something deeper, older, stranger. Along the Kanawha River, on a
Roseby Any Other Name
A name misspelled only adds to the mystique of an obscure West Virginia monument. We can’t know just how cold it was in the Northern Panhandle on Christmas Eve, 1852. We can guess it was wintry. We can also guess that, although their breath surely rolled thick in the air,
Lovely, Dark, and Deep
Winters in West Virginia can be harsh, but some animals have an ingenious way of staying alive and well until spring. Hibernation isn’t just a long naptime. It’s late fall. And somewhere in West Virginia, in a thick stand of prickly pine and brush, a three-year-old black bear is carving
Rustic Retreats
The legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps members who enabled access to West Virginia’s most treasured natural resources can still be seen across the state. West Virginia is a state blessed with raw beauty and numerous opportunities to get outdoors, and it’s easy to take this access to natural abundance