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By wonderfulwv 04/07/202104/07/2021 February 2016/Wildlife/WVDNR

Wit of the Wild

The North American river otter has a dramatic history in West Virginia. This story was originally published in the February 2016 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. Written by Mikenna Pierotti If the story of the otter in West Virginia were a play, it would be a tragicomedy in three parts.

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By wonderfulwv 02/18/2020 February 2016/Preservation

Serving Up West Virginia’s Comfort Foods

From corn bread to hearty soups, West Virginia’s culinary history is alive and well. As food historians and hearth cooks, we have gained a knowledge and appreciation of early West Virginia cookery over the past 25 years. Cooking was more laborintensive for our pioneer ancestors. Seasonality meant families ate what

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By wonderfulwv 02/18/2020 February 2016/History/Hunting/Preservation/Wildlife

A Boy and His Bird

The ancient art of falconry lives on with a West Virginia teenager. For more than a millennium, people in Japan and China have used aquatic birds called cormorants to help them catch fish. A fisherman ties a hemp snare around a trained bird’s throat so that, when the animal dives

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Zooming in on the fierce intensity of a hawk's gaz Zooming in on the fierce intensity of a hawk's gaze. Every detail tells a story of strength and precision. 🦅🔍 

📸: Wondergram submission by Christi Richmond, White Sulphur Springs  #HawkEyes #UpCloseAndPersonal #WildlifeWonder  #wonderful #nature #outdoor #WonderfulMagazine #wildlife #WildWonderful #WildWonderfulWV #AlmostHeaven #WV #WonderfulWV #WonderfulWestVirginia #WVDNR #AlmostHeavenWV #WestVirginia
Whoooo is ready for autumn? 🍂 We're ready to se Whoooo is ready for autumn? 🍂 We're ready to see those leaves start changing, but this owl from Berkeley Springs looks like he's more prepared for winter! 

📸: Stacy Schultz 
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What a beautiful Texas Longhorn! He doesn't look a What a beautiful Texas Longhorn! He doesn't look amooosed by this photograph. 

📸: David Henry 
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Whether you prefer a serene sunrise view with a ho Whether you prefer a serene sunrise view with a hot cup of coffee or an afternoon of adrenaline-packed adventures, overlooks at West Virginia State Parks and Forests offer something for everyone. From ziplining across the Bluestone River to strolling along the New River Gorge, you can enjoy tailor-made experiences all across the Mountain State ⛰️❤️ Learn more about the breathtaking views that illustrate "Almost Heaven" on our website! Link in bio. 

📸: Courtesy of West Virginia State Parks 
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Although squirrels are very common in West Virgini Although squirrels are very common in West Virginia, we can still appreciate their cuteness! 😍🐿️

📸: Black Squirrel, Sheila Jenkins
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For some, snakes have been reoccurring characters For some, snakes have been reoccurring characters in our nightmares, but did you know there are ssssssurpising upsides to having them around? Areas with rattlesnake populations have lower rates of Lyme disease. Deer ticks, which cause the disease, spread to humans primarily through rodents, the rattler's preferred snack. They can help with your crops, yards, and flowers, too. Most snakes you see in your yard or garden will do you a favor and eat slugs, worms, and other garden pets. You can learn more about snakes and other West Virginia critters on our website and by subscribing to Wonderful West Virginia! ➡️Link in bio🔗

📸: Jackson Hildreth 
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The New River is recognized as the second oldest r The New River is recognized as the second oldest river on Earth! It is approximately 320 miles long from end to end, and similarly to the Nile, the New River flows from South to North while most North American rivers flow in the opposite direction. Isn't it amazing? 😍

📸: Connie Boley-Lilly @nonnieconnie #wondergram
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Peaceful silence—that’s one of the first thing Peaceful silence—that’s one of the first things you notice as you walk beneath the canopy of ancient hemlock trees and disappear into the labyrinth of towering rock formations at Beartown State Park ❤️

📸: Photographed by Nikki Bowman Mills
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Challenging Terrain, Meet Ebike! The daunting hill Challenging Terrain, Meet Ebike! The daunting hills of West Virginia might once have deterred bike lovers, but they’re becoming increasingly accessible thanks to the ebike. But aside from the added electric motor powered by a rechargeable battery, these bikes are designed the same way as their non-electric counterparts—meaning it’s pretty easy for riders to transition from one model to another. What do you think of this innovative way to conquer the West Virginia terrain? 

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If you’re from the Charleston area, maybe you’ If you’re from the Charleston area, maybe you’ve heard the story of how dozens of homes were scattered in all directions so our gleaming-domed state capitol building could sit where it does—some of them even across the Kanawha River. Learn all about this Capitol city ferry tale on our website - link in bio! 

📸: Courtesy of John Eichleay Collection, West Virginia State Archives
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Congratulations to the researchers from the West V Congratulations to the researchers from the West Virginia University (@westvirginiau) Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design (@wvudavis) who teamed up with state and federal agencies to save the candy darter, a fish endemic to West Virginia and parts of Virginia, from extinction. Now, members of that team have been named the northeast region’s 2022 Recovery Champions by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 🎉

Learn more on our website, link in bio! 

📸: Leah Nestor, West Virginia University
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My mom works for the WVDNR Police (@dnrwv) and tea My mom works for the WVDNR Police (@dnrwv) and teaches me all about hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. One pretty day, she decided I was old enough to go fishing. When we pulled up to the lake, it was sunny and hot, but I was excited. Papaw, Mommy, and I found our spot and began to fish. Mom and I decided to make it a competition to see who could catch the most fish before we were done. I would cast my pole out, and. at the slightest of movement, I would reel it in—nothing was there. Then, Mom told me to be patient and let the fish bite it really good. I watched and watched until it finally happened: My bobber disappeared! I got so excited, I forgot what to do, so Mom said, “Reel it in, Braylea!” When I got it to the bank, I just kept jumping around—I was so happy—and Mom said I was acting like the fish! Papaw told me what a great job I did, and we took pictures with it. We put the fish back in the water, and I kept fishing because I wanted to catch more and more.  When we left for the evening, I had caught four and Mom caught none. I can’t wait to catch more and bigger fish! 

 —Braylea Moles, courtesy of Haylea Moles, WVDNR Police

A fishing story featured in the July edition of Wonderful West Virginia. 

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