By Exploring West Virginia’s native orchid species takes patience and care. This story was originally published in the April 2015 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written and photographed by Ed Rehbein The mountains of West Virginia are famous for their commanding vistas, wild white water, and sprawling canyons. But not all
A Glimpse into History
A time capsule, a ghost town, the heart of the New River Gorge—Thurmond in Fayette County is an experience like no other. Paint a picture of Thurmond at its height and you’ll need a whole palette of colors—black for whistling train engines and piles of bituminous coal, white for clouds
A Quiet Place
West Virginia’s forgotten state forest holds a serene beauty for those who keep the secret. This story was originally published in the April 2015 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written by Katie Griffith photographed by Carla Witt Ford Sitting high on a mountain, Kumbrabow State Forest claims the loftiest perch
