New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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Civil War Battlefields
New Battlefield Site Replacing Dilapidated Harpers Ferry Buildings
Five derelict buildings in Harpers Ferry are being torn down beginning this month. A new battlefield landscape will take their place.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBerkeley County Turns Civil War Battlefield Into Historical Park
The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation is working with the Berkeley County government to create a new battlefield park in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHow Protecting Civil War Battlefields Helps Protect Drinking Water
After the 2014 Elk River chemical spill in the Kanawha Valley, the West Virginia Rivers Coalition created the Safe Water WV initiative. The idea is…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFlowers and Loss: A Memorial Day Snapshot
On Monday, Americans will celebrate Memorial Day. The holiday came to represent the unofficial start to summer. But for many, the day also reminds us to…
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Group Seeks to Preserve 84 Acres at Three Civil War Battlefields
A battlefield preservation group is raising funds to protect 84 acres at three Civil War sites in western Maryland and West Virginia.Spokeswoman Meg…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsVolunteers Sought for Spring Cleanup at 125 Historic Sites
The Civil War Trust is recruiting volunteers for its annual spring cleaning at battlefields and historic sites.This year's National Park Day is scheduled…
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