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Economy Chris Schulz, May. 07, 2026

W.Va. Officials See Value Of Long-Distance Trail Project

Across the country, old railroads have been converted into multi-use trails for folks to get out and enjoy nature. An ambitious vision to connect communities in West Virginia to Pittsburgh via rail trail is taking a big step towards completion.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Aug. 14, 2025

Berkeley County Resident’s Gadget Geocaches Put Local Tourism On The Map

A Berkeley County resident's one-of-a-kind take on a popular outdoor activity has brought thousands of people to West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Oct. 21, 2024

With Appalachian Trail Closures, Allegheny Trail Welcomes New Hikers, Volunteers

Hurricane Helene forced the closure of hundreds of miles of the Appalachian Trail. Allegheny Trail staff in West Virginia want to offer affected hikers an alternative in the Mountain State.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Oct. 15, 2024

Surfing In The Mountain State And Supporting Artists In Writing Groups, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginia is becoming a fall destination for surfing, and North Carolina poet Clint Bowman.

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Economy Randy Yohe, Jul. 11, 2023

Ascend Remote Worker Program Adds New River Gorge Location

With the addition of the New River Gorge region, the Ascend West Virginia program now has five destinations that are welcoming new remote working residents to the Mountain State.

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Government Randy Yohe, Feb. 17, 2023

Adventure Travel Day At The Capitol Includes E-bikes

On Adventure Travel Day at the West Virginia Legislature, on and off road enthusiasts touted some mean machines on two wheels and four - and some, not so mean.

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