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Whitewater Season On Gauley River Begins In Two Weeks

Friday, September 11 marks the start of the 2026 Gauley Season with the first controlled release from the Summersville Dam.

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Leaf Peepers Alert: W.Va. Fall Foliage Map Is Back

West Virginia is the third most forested state in the country. The fall foliage projection map, a collaboration between the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the Division of Forestry, promotes the best places in West Virginia to see changing fall colors.

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Kessinger Tapped To Lead Tourism

Kayla Kessinger said she is excited to help tell West Virginia’s story and credited the existing Tourism team for the state's successes.

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State Guiding Leaf Peepers To The Most Vibrant Fall Colors

Fall brings with it many changes, but perhaps none more striking than the turning of the leaves. West Virginia officials are working to make sure leaf peepers visiting the state maximize their autumn experience.

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