Exploring one of West Virginia’s geologic treasures, the Sinks of Gandy. This story was originally published in the September 2016 issue of Wonderful West Virginia magazine. To subscribe, visit wonderfulwv.com. Written by Zack HaroldPhotographed by Richard Burgess The fish weren’t biting when Rick Burgess and his twin brothers Denny and
Muskie Madness
West Virginia’s anglers tackle freshwater leviathan. This story was originally published in the August 2015 issue of Wonderful West Virginia magazine. To subscribe, visit wonderfulwv.com. When the fish struck, the rod didn’t just throb and jerk as it would with bass, trout, and most other gamefish. Instead, the rod bowed
Myths and Monsters
An ugly—but tasty—fish could soon invade West Virginia’s waters. This story was originally published in the April 2018 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. To subscribe, visit wonderfulwv.com. written by Mikenna Pierotti It’s a plot straight from Godzilla, King Kong, Alien, and countless other monster movies. A strange creature arrives from
Rattlesnake Country
Living harmoniously with our state reptile. This story was originally published in the May 2020 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. To subscribe, visit wonderfulwv.com. written by Marsha B. Wasselphotographed by Elizabeth Johnson West Virginia’s rushing rivers, rugged mountains, and timbered lands beckon residents to explore. While traversing her trails, streams,
Off the Hook
A look at some of West Virginia’s lesser-known fish species. This story was originally published in the May 2018 issue of Wonderful West Virginia magazine. To subscribe, visit wonderfulwv.com. Written by Wendy Holdren Dan Cincotta knows his fish. He even has a species named after him. The Crystallaria cincotta—or diamond