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By Meggan 05/21/202605/21/2026 April / May 2026/Conservation/Wildlife

On the Edge

The Oglebay Good Zoo is working to bring back the most endangered wolf on the planet.

By Meggan 05/21/202605/21/2026 Uncategorized

Wonderful West Virginia’s Eighth Annual Wildlife Photography Issue Submission Form

Calling all shutterbugs!We need your photos of native West Virginia wildlife. WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA’s eighth annual photography issue, coming in August / September, will feature a special reader submission gallery. If your work is selected, you’ll receive a complimentary copy of the magazine and a free year’s subscription. Deadline for

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By wonderfulwv 05/01/202605/01/2026 April / May 2026/History

Mother’s Day: The Vision and Regrets of Its Founder

The true story of May’s most popular holiday.

By wonderfulwv 04/17/202605/11/2026 April / May 2026/Wildlife

Science for Citizens

Keep your eyes peeled for this popular semiaquatic amphibian.  

By wonderfulwv 04/09/202604/09/2026 April / May 2026/Conservation/Outdoors

A Taste of Tradition

West Virginia celebrates the season of stink.

By wonderfulwv 04/09/202604/09/2026 April / May 2026/Fishing

Rail to Water

Some West Virginia trout are riding the rails before they hit the water.  

By wonderfulwv 02/27/202602/27/2026 Gifts/State Parks/WVDNR

An Ambling Spirit

Just before the turn of the new year, West Virginia State Parks announced a spirited new expansion to a smooth partnership. 

By wonderfulwv 02/27/202602/27/2026 February/March 2026/Photography/State Parks

Behind the Lens 

The West Virginia State Parks Foundation wants to see your best winter shots.

By wonderfulwv 02/27/202602/27/2026 Adventure/State Parks/WVDNR

Hit the Slopes

Canaan Valley Resort State Park got a few new upgrades in anticipation of the 2025–26 season.

By wonderfulwv 02/27/202602/27/2026 February/March 2026/Fishing/WVDNR

Cast a Line

Class Q fishing opportunities are opening for the season. 

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“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

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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
Every year, photographers from across the Mountain Every year, photographers from across the Mountain State help us showcase the beauty of West Virginia wildlife—from tiny tree frogs to soaring bald eagles. Now it’s your turn.🦅🐸

Submit your best wildlife photo for a chance to be featured in Wonderful West Virginia’s August/September Wildlife Photography Issue.

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ℹ️ Photos must be high-res, full-color JPGs

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The red wolf is the most endangered wolf on the pl The red wolf is the most endangered wolf on the planet—and right here in West Virginia, the team at is helping fight to bring it back from the brink. 🐺

With fewer than 30 red wolves left in the wild, conservationists, veterinarians, and zoo staff across the country are working together to protect one of North America’s rarest apex predators. Since 1990, @OglebayGoodZoo has helped raise 25 red wolf pups as part of the national recovery effort.

📖 Click the link in our bio to read more.
📸: MINDI WHITE, OGLEBAY GOOD ZOO, B. BARTEL/USFWS
From black bears and bobcats to salamanders, songb From black bears and bobcats to salamanders, songbirds, and butterflies—we want to see West Virginia through your lens! 🦋🦅🐻

Wonderful West Virginia’s 8th Annual Wildlife Photography Issue is now accepting reader submissions for our August/September issue!

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✔️ A FREE one-year subscription
✔️ The chance to have your work featured in print

📅 Deadline: June 21, 2026
📍 Must feature native West Virginia wildlife
📸 One submission per applicant

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From quiet streams to mountain overlooks, we want From quiet streams to mountain overlooks, we want to see West Virginia through your lens!

📸 Donald L. Brookover
📍 Wetzel County, WV

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