After a West Virginia farmer died in a lightning strike from a clear sky, many believed God had punished him for a series of ...

RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — Long before he became the first president of the United States, George Washington was an explorer, surveyor, soldier, and ambitious young land speculator drawn to the vast ...

Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie is reviving interest in frontier life. Discover the log cabins that reveal West ...

ELKINS, W.Va. — Travelers planning to explore the high mountains of eastern West Virginia this summer should expect significant road closures in parts of the Monongahela National Forest as major ...

The spotted lanternfly has been confirmed in Kanawha County, expanding its spread, raising concerns for forests, vineyards ...

Held at the 14,000-acre Summit Bechtel Reserve in Fayette County, the 10-day event brings together scouts from across the United States—and increasingly from overseas—for outdoor challenges, ...

West Virginia Wesleyan College will host its school for the arts through 2030, building on its reputation as a leading ...

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is worth visiting for anyone who enjoys scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation, ...

Before becoming America's first president, George Washington explored the Ohio Valley, documenting a frontier that would ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — As tourism continues to reshape rural communities across Appalachia, researchers at West Virginia University in Morgantown are helping local leaders answer a difficult question: ...

Applications are open for limited lottery deer hunts in several West Virginia state parks, offering hunters rare access while ...