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By wonderfulwv 02/02/202102/02/2021 Adventure/January 2015

Dashing Downhill

Cold wind in your face never felt so good. “Tubing is a great way to have fun in the snow at a ski resort without spending a lot of money,” says Brenda Maupin of Snowshoe. “What we like best is that all ages can enjoy the same activity without having

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By wonderfulwv 02/04/202003/03/2023 Art & Heritage/January 2015/Photo Gallery

Behind the Lens

Steve Shaluta reflects on his life and work. This story was originally published in the January 2015 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. Written by Shay MaunzPhotographed by Steve Shaluta Ask Steve Shaluta where he’s from, and he becomes uncharacteristically sheepish. “I don’t usually like to tell people this, but I

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By wonderfulwv 02/04/2020 History/January 2015/Preservation

Living Traditions

Fort New Salem in Harrison County teaches visitors about a way of life long forgotten. It was in early September 1789, before the first hard frost, when a group of Seventh Day Baptists—men, women, and children—left New Jersey to start a new life. They would eventually settle in western Virginia

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A greater fritillary stopped by the verbena in Jane Gamble’s Shepherdstown garden, proving you don’t have to travel far to find some of West Virginia’s

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With its pale green wings and unmistakable shape, the luna moth knows how to make an entrance—and Sarah Vosberg knew exactly when to grab the

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The view from the top of the Mountain State ⛰️💙 At 4,863 feet, Spruce Knob gives you a whole new perspective on Almost Heaven—and Stephanie

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Small, spotted, and impossible to overlook. ❤️🦎 This northern red salamander brings a serious pop of color to our reader-submitted wildlife gallery—and shows just how

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Barn swallows are quick on the wing, which makes capturing one at just the right moment even more impressive. Another wonderful glimpse of West Virginia

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