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By wonderfulwv 05/02/202505/02/2025 Adventure/May 2025/State Parks

All Dogs Go to Almost Heaven

West Virginia’s state parks and forests have gone to the dogs.

By wonderfulwv 05/02/2025 Director's Letter/State Parks/WVDNR

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Sunset over the mighty Ohio River 🌅🌊 📸 Leigh Rote Sunset over the mighty Ohio River 🌅🌊

📸 Leigh Roten
📍 Point Pleasant, WV
Time is running out to enter Wonderful West Virgin Time is running out to enter Wonderful West Virginia’s Wildlife Photography Issue contest! 📸

If you’ve captured an unforgettable wildlife moment in West Virginia, now’s the time to submit it for a chance to be featured in print.

🦌 Native wildlife only
📸 High-resolution JPG submissions
🚫 No trail camera images
📅 Deadline: June 21, 2026

Submit now through the link in our bio before entries close!
Fresh off a rainstorm 🌧️🌿 “Mtn Laurel” in Kanawha Fresh off a rainstorm 🌧️🌿

“Mtn Laurel” in Kanawha State Forest
📸 K Gilbert

Have a favorite wildflower photo from around West Virginia? We’d love to see it—submit your photos for a chance to be featured! Click the link in our bio!
Sometimes the best moments happen when you stop an Sometimes the best moments happen when you stop and look around 🦅

While out on a hike, Jacob Smith took a quick break when he noticed something move nearby. He grabbed his camera from his bag and captured this beautiful eagle in Logan, West Virginia.

📸 Jacob Smith
“Pink Sky” 💗🌅 📸 Adriana Allen 📍 Union, WV Have a “Pink Sky” 💗🌅

📸 Adriana Allen
📍 Union, WV

Have a favorite West Virginia photo? Submit it by clicking the link in our bio!
We’re looking for wildlife photography submissions We’re looking for wildlife photography submissions for Wonderful West Virginia’s annual Wildlife Photography Issue—and your photo could be featured in print!!

📅 Submission deadline: June 21
📸 One photo per person
🦊 Native WV wildlife only

Submit your best shot through the link in our bio!
Early bird gets the breakfast 🐦🌤️ “An Eastern Blu Early bird gets the breakfast 🐦🌤️

“An Eastern Bluebird looking for an early meal.”
📸 Eli Caldwell
📍 Spencer, WV

Have a favorite wildlife photo from around West Virginia? Submit your shots for a chance to be featured-- click the link in our bio!
🥾 Happy National Trails Day! 🌿 West Virginia is h 🥾 Happy National Trails Day! 🌿

West Virginia is home to thousands of miles of trails, but everyone has that one favorite.
Tell us: What's your favorite trail in West Virginia? ⬇️

📸 "Strength of Few" by Cheyenne Wolfe
📍 Dolly Sods Wilderness, WV
Late Mr. Tommy Adkins standing beside his 30-year- Late Mr. Tommy Adkins standing beside his 30-year-old rhododendron in Spring of 2025 in Wyoming County, WV 🌸

📸 Do you have rhododendron photos from around Almost Heaven? We’d love to see them! 

Submit your favorite blooms for a chance to be featured-- click the link in our bio!
“Perfect Beauty hiding by the trail” 🌿✨ 📸 Arina B “Perfect Beauty hiding by the trail” 🌿✨

📸 Arina Beauchamp
📍 Gateway Trail near Cranberry River, Nicholas County, WV

Spotted something beautiful on your West Virginia adventures? Send us your favorite nature photos for a chance to be featured!
This is your sign to finally submit that wildlife This is your sign to finally submit that wildlife photo sitting in your camera roll. 📷

Selected photographers will be featured in the magazine and receive:
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✨ A free one-year subscription

📅 Deadline: June 21, 2026

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Dinner on the go 🦉🦞 “A Barred Owl takes flight wi Dinner on the go 🦉🦞

“A Barred Owl takes flight with its freshly caught crayfish.”
📸 Jane Gamble
📍 Charles Town, WV
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Sunset over the mighty Ohio River 🌅🌊

📸 Leigh Roten
📍 Point Pleasant, WV

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