With more than 78% of West Virginia covered by forests, according to the state’s Division of Forestry, the Mountain State ranks as the third-most-forested state in the […]
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Steep Valley Fire in NRG National Park and Preserve crosses 2,000 acres
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE GLEN JEAN — The forest fire burning within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has now topped 2,000 acres. National Park Service […]
New River Gorge marks 2 years since becoming national park
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK FAYETTEVILLE — The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in Fayette County will mark its second anniversary of becoming a national park designation […]
National Guard aids in battling at New River Gorge fire
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE FAYETTEVILLE — Crews from the West Virginia National Guard are aiding the West Virginia Division of Forestry and the National Park Service in Fayette […]
Gayle Manchin: New River Gorge is site for six-state tourism project funded by $250K ARC grant
MORGANTOWN — The Appalachian Regional Commission wrapped up a Tuesday virtual conference on promoting regional culture and tourism with an announcement from federal co-chair Gayle Manchin on […]
West Virginia becomes a travel destination
So, what do West Virginia, Serbia, Trondelag County in Norway, Malta, Gabon and Birmingham, Ala., have in common? They are all on Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s list […]
Grateful Jed, Three’s Company Blues to perform at Groove the Gorge festival
FAYETTEVILLE — The Groove the Gorge festival announced its lineup for 2021, featuring Grateful Jed and Three’s Company Blues. The festival, which boasts its grassroots Grateful Dead […]
WVDEP begins work on river access site for Dries section of the New River
CHARLESTON — After more than a year of planning and obtaining necessary permits, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection has begun work on a river access […]
While some oppose the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve designation, state leaders believe compromise will be beneficial for tourism, sportsmen and women
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief and government funding bill signed by President Donald Trump on Dec. 27 had a small piece of legislation tucked in […]
Year in Review: Congress caps off 2020 with historic legislation aimed at helping our outdoor assets
WASHINGTON – This year has been extremely difficult, and, yes, Congress has upset us greatly at points – especially the last few days. And while it may […]
