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By wonderfulwv 02/27/202402/27/2024 Wildlife/WVDNR

Teamwork Makes the Stream Work

Stream restoration at state parks and forests is bringing delicate ecosystems back into balance. 

By wonderfulwv 02/06/202402/29/2024 Fishing/Hunting/Outdoors/Uncategorized/WVDNR

Windows into the Night Sky

West Virginia state parks and forests offer refuges from light pollution with Dark Skies. 

By wonderfulwv 01/30/202401/30/2024 Fishing/Hunting/WVDNR

Managing the State’s Natural Resources for Our Citizens

The West Virginia Natural Resources Commission has a long history of guiding the management and protection of the state’s natural resources.

By wonderfulwv 11/22/202311/22/2023 Ecology/Hunting

The Heart of a Hunter

West Virginia hunter Chris Ellis finds inspiration in fellow hunter Randy Benear.

By wonderfulwv 01/11/202303/19/2024 Wildlife

Coyote Coup

Coyote populations have made themselves known across West Virginia—but how did they come to be here, and to be so numerous?

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 04/24/202104/28/2021 History/March 2017/Preservation/WVDNR

Geared Up

As times have changed, so have the uniforms of West Virginia’s oldest statewide law enforcement agency. This story was originally published in the March 2017 issue of Wonderful West Virginia. written by Zack Haroldillustrated by Blake Wheeler Whether it’s military personnel or law enforcement officers, few things convey authority as quickly

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By wonderfulwv 04/19/202104/19/2021 June 2018/Preservation/Wildlife/WVDNR

Seeing in the Dark

Acoustic monitoring technology allows researchers to hear bats’ echolocation signals. This story was originally published in the June 2018 issue of  Wonderful West Virginia. To subscribe, visit  wonderfulwv.com. written by Carlee Lammersphotos courtesy of Allstar Ecology Is there anything better than a warm, dry, breezeless summer night? Not to the

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By wonderfulwv 03/15/2021 Adventure/Fishing/Outdoors/Preservation/Wildlife/WVDNR

Myths and Monsters

An ugly—but tasty—fish could soon invade West Virginia’s waters. This story was originally published in the April 2018 issue of  Wonderful West Virginia. To subscribe, visit  wonderfulwv.com. written by Mikenna Pierotti It’s a plot straight from Godzilla, King Kong, Alien, and countless other monster movies. A strange creature arrives from

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By wonderfulwv 02/24/202103/26/2025 Fishing/Instagram/Preservation/Wildlife/WVDNR

There’s Gold in Them There Streams

This event gives anglers an opportunity to catch a West Virginia treasure.

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Jared Stewart captured the Green Bank Observatory Jared Stewart captured the Green Bank Observatory from the Allegheny Trail, showcasing one of the Mountain State's most iconic landmarks from a unique perspective!

📸 Photo by Jared Stewart, Green Bank, WV
Where two rivers meet, thousands of years of histo Where two rivers meet, thousands of years of history converge.

Long before it became a state park, Tu-Endie-Wei was a place of deep significance to Indigenous peoples and later the site of one of the most consequential battles on the American frontier. Today, this four-acre park in Point Pleasant preserves the stories, monuments, and memories that helped shape the Mountain State—and the nation.

Read "Where Two Waters Meet" by Mason Jack to discover the remarkable history of Tu-Endie-Wei State Park.

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America's 250th birthday may have passed, but the America's 250th birthday may have passed, but the celebration is far from over. 🇺🇸

Throughout this anniversary year, we're reflecting on the people, places, and stories that shaped our nation—including the frontier forts that once anchored settlement and offered refuge across what is now West Virginia.

From Fort Henry and Fort Randolph to Pricketts Fort, these historic sites preserve a fascinating chapter of our state's early history and the events that helped shape America.

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A road worth taking. 🌿 Jared Stewart captured thi A road worth taking. 🌿

Jared Stewart captured this beautiful view along the road to Gaudineer Overlook in Randolph and Pocahontas counties—a reminder that some of West Virginia's best scenery is found along the journey!

📸 Photo by Jared Stewart, Randolph/Pocahontas County, WV
A flash of yellow in the heart of the mountains. 💛 A flash of yellow in the heart of the mountains. 💛🐦

Matt Owens captured this beautiful Northern Yellow Warbler along the Williams River near the Highland Scenic Highway—a perfect reminder of the incredible wildlife waiting to be discovered across West Virginia.
Jared Stewart captured the peaceful beauty of Lick Jared Stewart captured the peaceful beauty of Lick Run along Hemlock Trail in the WVU Research Forest!

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Lisa Ring captured this gorgeous Red-Spotted Purpl Lisa Ring captured this gorgeous Red-Spotted Purple butterfly in Jefferson County, reminding us that West Virginia's wildlife is full of colorful surprises!!

Have a favorite photo you've captured in the Mountain State? We'd love to see it! Submit your best West Virginia photography by clicking the link in our bio!

📸 Photo by Lisa Ring, Jefferson County, WV.
Spring's beauty meets one of West Virginia's most Spring's beauty meets one of West Virginia's most colorful backyard visitors. 🌸🐦

Steve Elswick captured this stunning red-bellied woodpecker perched among blooming dogwood flowers in Mount Nebo—a reminder that some of the Mountain State's best moments happen when we slow down and look a little closer.

📸 Photo by Steve Elswick, Mount Nebo, WV
Misty mornings. Mountain views. Moments worth shar Misty mornings. Mountain views. Moments worth sharing. 🌿📸

This stunning image was captured by Grant Bennett at Sandstone Falls, is exactly the kind of photography we love to showcase!!

Think you have a photo that captures the beauty of West Virginia? We'd love to see it! Submit your photos by clicking the link in our bio!

📷 Photo: Misty Morning at Sandstone by Grant Bennett
"Below the Sun" by Cheyenne Wolfe of Kingwood, Wes "Below the Sun" by Cheyenne Wolfe of Kingwood, West Virginia.🍄

Images like this remind us just how much beauty can be found in the Mountain State. Whether it's a breathtaking landscape, incredible wildlife, or a quiet moment outdoors, we want to see West Virginia through your lens.

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For generations, the bald eagle has symbolized the For generations, the bald eagle has symbolized the spirit of America—and thanks to decades of conservation efforts, it's soaring over West Virginia once again. 🦅

From just a handful of nesting pairs to nearly 200 documented nests across the Mountain State, the bald eagle's remarkable recovery is one of our nation's greatest wildlife success stories. Learn where to spot these iconic birds and discover the people working to protect them for generations to come.

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📸 Featured photo by Austin Statts.
A perfect summer day in the Mountain State starts A perfect summer day in the Mountain State starts right here. ☀️💙

Twelve-year-old Owen Watson enjoying the cool waters of the Shavers Fork of the Cheat River in the Monongahela National Forest is everything we love about a West Virginia summer—simple moments, unforgettable memories, and the great outdoors.

What's your favorite place to cool off in the Mountain State?

📸 Photo by Shanda Watson — Shavers Fork of the Cheat River, Pocahontas County, WV (featuring Owen Watson).
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