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By wonderfulwv 11/17/202211/17/2022 Geology/Outdoors

Mountain Stories

Striking rock formations inspire tall tales of their origins, but geology tells the story of science and the state’s deep history.

By wonderfulwv 01/11/202201/20/2022 State Forests/State Parks

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.

By wonderfulwv 10/15/2021 Ecology/Hunting/Outdoors/Wildlife/WVDNR

A Wildlife Enthusiast’s Wish Come True

The state Division of Natural Resource’s recent efforts significantly increased wildlife management areas in one district where they’ve been scarce.

By wonderfulwv 04/14/202104/14/2021 April 2017/Ecology/Education/Preservation/Wildlife

Dogwood Days

This spring, take time to discover West Virginia’s many species of dogwood—and their importance to their ecosystems. This story was originally published in the April 2017 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written by Mikenna Pierotti It’s the last few days of April, and with them the last of the early morning

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By wonderfulwv 02/09/202102/16/2021 January 2020/Outdoors/Wildlife/WVDNR

The Carnivores of the Sky

Home to 21 species, West Virginia is teeming with raptors.

By wonderfulwv 02/09/202102/16/2021 Outdoors/Preservation/Wildlife

Blue, but Not the Bayou

Forget Cajun country. West Virginia is the place for blue crayfish.

By wonderfulwv 05/08/2020 April 2017/Photo Gallery/Wildlife

April 2017 Photo Gallery

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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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Meet Larry Bob Wilson... No, not a person—the elk statue standing outside the Hatfield & McCoy Convention and Visitors Bureau in Logan, WV! And there’s

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There’s a fight happening in West Virginia’s state parks—and you might have walked right past it!! 🌿👀 Autumn olive, Japanese barberry, garlic mustard, and other

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