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By wonderfulwv 05/15/202307/24/2023 Adventure/June 2016/State Forests/State Parks

A Walk in the Woods

Trails connect us with nature—but the best ones begin with human ingenuity.

By wonderfulwv 06/06/202208/24/2022 Adventure/June 2021

Rhodo Trippin’

From laurel hell to almost heaven—the rhododendron is a Mountain State native worth seeing in all its glory.

By wonderfulwv 03/13/202002/22/2021 April 2015/State Forests/State Parks/Wildlife

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

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This Eastern Woodcock was spotted in Pendleton County, showing off one of West Virginia's most fascinating feathered residents! 📸 John David Lowe 📍 Eastern Pendleton

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Happy Halloween from Wonderful West Virginia! 🎃

📸 Maurine Goodwin
📍 Raven Rock Overlook, Coopers Rock State Forest, WV

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Autumn colors, foggy trails, and a little mountain magic! “Stillness in the Mist” captures everything we love about fall in Almost Heaven. 📸 Maurine Goodwin

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This juvenile Broad-winged Hawk was spotted taking a break after catching a salamander in the Monongahela National Forest. 📸 Caleb Vance 📍 Mower Basin, Randolph

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What happens when you bring UV light deep into a West Virginia cave? 🔦🦇 White-nose syndrome has devastated hibernating bat populations, with some affected species

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Wonderful West Virginia Magazine
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