Snorkeling in West Virginia rivers provides a fresh perspective. ย
A Walk in the Woods
Trails connect us with natureโbut the best ones begin with human ingenuity.
Social Swings
Take in some of West Virginia’s most scenic spaces from a unique perspective. ย
Fly Like a Bird
When hang gliding or paragliding, you go where the wind takes you.
Overnight Adventures
West Virginia state parks offer a variety of unique stays for visitors looking for something different.
Rhodo Trippin’
From laurel hell to almost heavenโthe rhododendron is a Mountain State native worth seeing in all its glory.
Beer & Bugs
Telling stories makes us human. It is one of the most powerful ways to inspire and influence. In this Editor’s Letter, Nikki Bowman Mills tells one of hers.
Float Your Boat
Opportunities aplenty for float trips in West Virginia this summer.
Get Rolling in the Mountain State
E-bikes are changing the landscape of cyclingโwith a little assistance, of course. This story was originally published in the June 2021 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written by Clay Abneyphotographs courtesy of Snowshoe Mountain I once was a cycling purist. I grew up riding bikes and have been riding traditional road
Beartown State Park
This striking park seven miles from Hillsboro offers a serene retreat for visitors. This story was originally published in the May 2015 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written by Shawnee Moranphotographed by Nikki Bowman Mills Peaceful silenceโthat’s one of the first things you notice as you walk beneath the canopy of