By Snorkeling in West Virginia rivers provides a fresh perspective.
The Plant Morgue
A unique repository on West Virginia University’s Morgantown campus serves as a comprehensive preserved record of the region’s botanical history.
From Frontier Life to State Park
Watters Smith Memorial State Park has a colorful 225-year history.
Tapping the Potential
If you’re under the impression West Virginia’s maple syrup production is on the rise, you’re probably right. This story was originally published in the March 2016 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written by Pam Kaseyphotographed by Carla Witt Ford In the fall of 2012, Henry Brenneman came from Pennsylvania to Randolph
Dogwood Days
This spring, take time to discover West Virginia’s many species of dogwood—and their importance to their ecosystems. This story was originally published in the April 2017 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written by Mikenna Pierotti It’s the last few days of April, and with them the last of the early morning
Schools of Trout
Trout Unlimited‘s Trout in the Classroom program gives students a closer connection with their environment.
A Pharmacy in Your Backyard
Taking a closer look at common West Virginia plants that might be able to cure what ails you.
Snared by Tradition
One of the oldest pursuits in the Appalachian Mountains, trapping looks for a new generation to carry on its legacy. For an occupation that’s been around since the earliest days of human existence, trapping is still pretty misunderstood. “People think it’s easy,” says John Pingley, president of the West Virginia
The Nuttallburg Legacy
This former mining town is more than a symbol of the West Virginia coal industry—it’s a window into the transformation of a nation. The New River, geologists tell us, is quite old. And as with many ancient things, it has collected many legends. Like the claim that the New River
Star Light, Star Bright
This story was originally published in the August 2018 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. To subscribe, visit wonderfulwv.com. Dark skies make West Virginia the perfect playground for skywatchers. Ed Conners refers to himself as an amatuer stargazer. His resume notes otherwise. Twenty years ago, building on a childhood fascination with
