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 nation. The state […]
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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 officials say the […]
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 today. Congress passed […]
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 County on a […]
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 a six-state tourism […]
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 of top 22 […]
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 family-style atmosphere and […]
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 site for the […]
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 it that will […]
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 seem a moot […]
