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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Viewing Mountain State Elk And Addressing Small Town Water Woes, This West Virginia Morning
Tour dates open in September and October for elk viewing in the Mountain State -- just in time for rutting season. And, small towns and old coal communities are desperate for clean drinking water but finding it hard to compete with more populous areas for state funding.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNatural Resources Commission Pilots Simulcast Meeting Format To Boost Public Access
A new simulcast meeting format for the WVDNR Natural Resources Commission seeks to bolster public engagement from different corners of West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAnother Cicada Brood And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about the new brood of cicadas emerging across Appalachia, plus listen to a musical performance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHuman-Black Bear Conflict Creates Problems In W.Va.
Not too long ago, West Virginia’s black bear population was estimated to be about 500 animals. But conservation efforts brought them back from the brink of extinction. Today, the greatest problem facing the state bear is human interactions. ...
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State's Elk Population To Increase With 40 More From Kentucky
The elk will be transported from the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area and arrive in West Virginia in late January.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWheeling Residents Take Oglebay Park Deer Culling Dispute To Court
In addition to seeking an injunction to stop the hunt, the petition requests the court to enforce no-feeding laws at the park, claiming baiting and hand feeding are creating the very problem the culling intends to address.
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