By Breathtaking vistas illustrate “Almost Heaven” in every part of West Virginia
A Walk in the Woods
Trails connect us with nature—but the best ones begin with human ingenuity.
A Good Old-Fashioned Country Christmas
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park offers a holiday setting that rivals Hallmark.
A Mountain State Starry Night
Watoga State Park is known for its darkness. The park is pitch black at night. Stargazers have enjoyed the view since it opened to the public in July 1937.
Editor’s Letter
I’m a member of THE Bridge Club—and I have the certificate to prove it.
Beartown State Park
This striking park seven miles from Hillsboro offers a serene retreat for visitors. This story was originally published in the May 2015 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written by Shawnee Moranphotographed by Nikki Bowman Mills Peaceful silence—that’s one of the first things you notice as you walk beneath the canopy of
A Wintry Walk
Tired of staying cooped up all winter? Strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore the terrain around you.
Nice Day for a Wild Wedding
State parks offer destination weddings close to home.
Buying Up the Promised Land
Legal genius and land speculator John Marshall took a keen interest in the Canaan Valley.
Schools of Trout
Trout Unlimited‘s Trout in the Classroom program gives students a closer connection with their environment.
