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By wonderfulwv 06/04/202506/04/2025 Director's Letter/Hunting/State Parks

June Director’s Letter

June Director’s Letter

By wonderfulwv 05/07/202505/07/2025 Adventure/May 2025/State Parks

Meet West Virginia’s Newest State Park

Summersville Lake State Park means more fun to come in Nicholas County.

By wonderfulwv 05/02/202505/02/2025 Adventure/May 2025/State Parks

All Dogs Go to Almost Heaven

West Virginia’s state parks and forests have gone to the dogs.

By wonderfulwv 05/02/2025 Director's Letter/State Parks/WVDNR

May Director’s Letter

May Director’s Letter

By wonderfulwv 12/16/2024 Adventure/December 2024/State Parks

’Tis the Season

Have a merry winter at Chief Logan State Park.

By wonderfulwv 12/06/202412/06/2024 December 2024/Preservation/State Parks

Preserving, Protecting, and Enhancing Our Parks

The West Virginia State Parks Foundation provides a platform for supporting park projects.

By wonderfulwv 10/01/202410/18/2024 October 2024/State Parks

Eyes in the Skies

West Virginia State Parks’ beloved aerial trams are undergoing a well-deserved makeover.

By wonderfulwv 09/13/2024 Art & Heritage/September 2024/State Parks

Jewel of a Bygone Era

Come enjoy the timeless appeal of Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park.

By wonderfulwv 08/13/202408/08/2024 Adventure/August 2024/State Parks

The Beauty of the Falls

Blackwater Falls has long inspired awe in travelers to the Mountain State, and the state park built around it offers even more opportunities for enjoyment.

By wonderfulwv 07/09/202407/09/2024 July 2024/Outdoors/State Forests/State Parks

The Call of Camp Creek

Your guide to the adventure awaiting you at this fan-favorite park and forest.

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West Virginia just added its 97th wildlife managem West Virginia just added its 97th wildlife management area—and it’s a big one. 🌲🌿 At over 8,000 acres, the new Little Coal River WMA in Boone County offers quiet hikes, rich birdlife, and vital forest habitat on once-mined lands. 🐦

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From river otters to rare beetles, West Virginia’s wild wonders are thriving—and so is the work to protect them. 🌿 Dive into this month’s Director’s Letter for stories of conservation, outdoor adventure at Tygart Lake, and ways to get involved in preserving our natural heritage. 🦦🌄

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The July 2025 issue of Wonderful West Virginia is The July 2025 issue of Wonderful West Virginia is making a splash 🦦💦 Featuring one of our state’s most playful residents.

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Hang on tight—West Virginia’s rapids are calli Hang on tight—West Virginia’s rapids are calling. 🛶 From wild class V drops to laid-back family floats, rafting here is anything but ordinary.

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Once called the “Redwood of the East,” the Ame Once called the “Redwood of the East,” the American chestnut is making a comeback in West Virginia thanks to science, community, and a whole lot of heart. 🌰

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📸 Last call, wildlife photographers! Today’s 📸 Last call, wildlife photographers!
Today’s your final chance to be featured in the Wonderful West Virginia September photo issue! We’re looking for your best shots of native West Virginia wildlife. 🦌🦉🐿️

Selected entries will appear in print and receive a copy of the issue, plus a one-year subscription!

Submit by midnight, June 23 → Visit our website and search "photography issue submission" to access the entry page. Click “Post Your Own” to upload your photo and complete the form. 

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🔸White-tailed deer by Denise Powers Fabian
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🔸Osprey by John Clay Harvey
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