MORGANTOWN — The state Senate held a long-but-warm-spirited debate on Wednesday over an amendment to a bill designed to protect state-owned forests from wildfires, and bring in […]
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Wild, Wonderful West Virginia
My wife and I decided that during my week off we would embrace some of what West Virginia has to offer. I have lived in the state […]
State’s first stargazing cabins coming to Coopers Rock
“This place is a true gem for our state,” West Virginia Secretary of Commerce James Bailey said as he opened a press conference with Governor Jim Justice […]
Trashing our public parks
by Mariel Garza What compels someone to travel to the far-off wilderness, enjoy the natural splendor it affords — and then decide to ruin it for everyone […]
State parks’ popularity still soaring
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE SOUTH CHARLESTON, — West Virginia State Parks were bursting at the seams for the first official weekend of the summer season. Officials expect no […]
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 […]
Four W.Va. state parks offer Tentrr campsites
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced this week a new way to camp this spring and summer through a public-private partnership with Tentrr at four West […]
West Virginia state parks offer recreation, relaxation, beauty
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia offers a plethora of beautiful natural sights and locations, many of which are protected by the state’s numerous state parks. Audra State Park […]