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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. 

By wonderfulwv 02/27/202602/27/2026 Uncategorized

Interesting Properties

Herbal treatments can be found in West Virginia’s own forests.

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

Cracks in the Foundation

The story of the 1914 failure of the Stony River Dam.

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

In Defense of a Trash Can Trickster

Are coyotes in West Virginia getting a bad rap? This author thinks so.

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

Nature’s Winter Fire

Skunk cabbage, a herald of spring at the tail end of winter, has a rare ability.

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

Looking Up at Coopers Rock

The state forest’s new stargazing cabins are opening up a whole new world of possibilities. 

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Spring's beauty meets one of West Virginia's most Spring's beauty meets one of West Virginia's most colorful backyard visitors. 🌸🐦

Steve Elswick captured this stunning red-bellied woodpecker perched among blooming dogwood flowers in Mount Nebo—a reminder that some of the Mountain State's best moments happen when we slow down and look a little closer.

📸 Photo by Steve Elswick, Mount Nebo, WV
Misty mornings. Mountain views. Moments worth shar Misty mornings. Mountain views. Moments worth sharing. 🌿📸

This stunning image was captured by Grant Bennett at Sandstone Falls, is exactly the kind of photography we love to showcase!!

Think you have a photo that captures the beauty of West Virginia? We'd love to see it! Submit your photos by clicking the link in our bio!

📷 Photo: Misty Morning at Sandstone by Grant Bennett
"Below the Sun" by Cheyenne Wolfe of Kingwood, Wes "Below the Sun" by Cheyenne Wolfe of Kingwood, West Virginia.🍄

Images like this remind us just how much beauty can be found in the Mountain State. Whether it's a breathtaking landscape, incredible wildlife, or a quiet moment outdoors, we want to see West Virginia through your lens.

📸 Click the link in our bio to submit your photos!
For generations, the bald eagle has symbolized the For generations, the bald eagle has symbolized the spirit of America—and thanks to decades of conservation efforts, it's soaring over West Virginia once again. 🦅

From just a handful of nesting pairs to nearly 200 documented nests across the Mountain State, the bald eagle's remarkable recovery is one of our nation's greatest wildlife success stories. Learn where to spot these iconic birds and discover the people working to protect them for generations to come.

✨ Click the link in our bio to read more!

📸 Featured photo by Austin Statts.
A perfect summer day in the Mountain State starts A perfect summer day in the Mountain State starts right here. ☀️💙

Twelve-year-old Owen Watson enjoying the cool waters of the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River in the Monongahela National Forest is everything we love about a West Virginia summer—simple moments, unforgettable memories, and the great outdoors.

What's your favorite place to cool off in the Mountain State?

📸 Photo by Shanda Watson — Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, Pocahontas County, WV (featuring Owen Watson).
Stars, stripes, small towns, and Mountain State pr Stars, stripes, small towns, and Mountain State pride. 🇺🇸❤️💙

From patriotic parades and Revolutionary War reenactments to vibrant America250 murals, festivals, and community celebrations, West Virginia is honoring 250 years of American independence in unforgettable ways.

✨ Click the link in our bio to read more and discover events, public art, and celebrations happening across the Mountain State this summer!

📸 Photos courtesy of @WheelingHeritage.
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary surrounded b Celebrate America's 250th anniversary surrounded by the natural beauty of the Mountain State. 🇺🇸⛰️

From fireworks over the water and live music to scenic overlooks, swimming beaches, and special America250 keepsakes, West Virginia's state parks are the perfect place to spend Independence Day weekend.

✨ Click the link in our bio to read more and start planning your July 4 adventure!

📸 Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Department of Commerce.
A little burst of Appalachian color ❤️🌿 “Indian P A little burst of Appalachian color ❤️🌿

“Indian Paintbrush”
📸 Trav Jennings
📍 Thornton, WV
Last chance to submit your wildlife photography fo Last chance to submit your wildlife photography for Wonderful West Virginia’s 8th Annual Wildlife Photography Issue! 📸🦅

If you’ve captured a memorable moment featuring native West Virginia wildlife, we want to see it.

📅 Submissions close TONIGHT
📸 One submission per person
🦌 Native WV wildlife only

Click the link in our bio to submit before the deadline!
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!
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