Welcome to Wonderful West Virginia, the state’s premier showpiece magazine published monthly by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Wonderful West Virginia showcases “the best of West Virginia” with breathtaking photographs and intriguing articles about nature, state history, recreation, art, and interesting people. Readers who enjoy our publication include nature lovers, outdoor recreationists, hunters and anglers, West Virginia history and natural history buffs, travel enthusiasts, admirers of arts and crafts, and many others.
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Most Recent Stories from the Blog
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West Virginia State Parks Champion Culinary Tourism
State Park leadership balances forward-thinking with Appalachian culinary heritage.
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Get Hooked on a Feeling
Fly fishing in the Mountain State provides a rewarding angling experience that’s worth the challenge for beginners.
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Native State of Mind
April 2023 was the very first West Virginia Native Plant Month, and it was a big win for our native species.
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Becoming an Outdoors Woman—and Finding Sisterhood, Too
Immerse yourself in the wild West Virginia outdoors to learn new skills and forge new connections.
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Bowden Bounty
Anglers young and old have Bowden State Fish Hatchery to thank for seasons of plenty.
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West Virginia’s Old Growth Forests
Seeing the forest for the trees.
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Scouts at the State Parks
A new partnership between WVDNR and the Buckskin Council of the Boy Scouts of America is opening opportunities for young people in the state parks.
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Call of the Coyote
Coyote hunting is a growing sport in West Virginia—but what does it entail?