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NatureWV: Enjoy the beauty of fall – wherever you can find it

Fall in the mountain state is in full swing.  You do not have to take a road trip to enjoy a brisk walk or fall colors.  You can find nature’s beauty in your backyard, at a local park, or even while taking a short ride while running errands.  Take a moment to take it in and find ...

Fall into color

Fall is officially here in the Mountain State, and the vibrant colors are starting to pop. Even though there’s still plenty of green down low, the higher you go, the more intense the colors become. Fall is the perfect time to grab a lunch, plan a hike, and explore one of West ...

It takes a community to preserve our special places

There is a unique kind of magic in West Virginia. Anyone who loves spending time outdoors knows it. Whether you are sitting by a quiet creek waiting for a bite, hiking up a steep mountain trail, or navigating a new singletrack on your bike, we Mountaineers don't just like our state's ...

What’s blooming at the WVBG?

Fall is here, yet the blooms at the West Virginia Botanic Garden on Tyrone Road in Morgantown keep coming. It is the annual culmination of the season, dominated by members of the Asteraceae, including many of our native daisies, perennial sunflowers, and goldenrod. The coming fall colors will ...

‘What’s Blooming’ compiled in book

The “What’s Blooming at the WVBG” series has concluded its six-year run with the goal of informing mountaineers of the beauty of nature and to drive interest in the WVBG and all the blooms that one might encounter on a visit to West Virginia’s only public garden (and, recently voted ...