MORGANTOWN — As summer heats up, so does snake activity — but experts say there is little reason for alarm. “Snakes are out and about now, but they’re more misunderstood than dangerous,” said Frank Jernejcic, a retired fishery biologist and longtime West Virginia snake ...
The Morgantown area offers many unique activities for outdoor enthusiasts. In recent years, Jazzy’s Hydrobikes joined the roster, allowing residents and visitors alike to explore Morgantown’s waterways in an inventive mode of transport — the Hydrobike. Pedal-powered ...
With the introduction of its Leave No Trace initiative, Visit Mountaineer Country Convention & Visitors' Bureau will join a nationwide effort to educate children on respecting, appreciating and conserving the natural world. Last year, Visit Mountaineer Country CVB President and CEO ...
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — A guidance document from the United States Department of Education could threaten two popular youth outdoor programs in West Virginia schools. U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona moved to block funding from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ...
When I read that wolves that had a parasite had a much higher chance of becoming the leader of the wolf pack, I was astounded. A parasite affected the behavior of a mammal. How could that happen? I found it all rather interesting, and I think you will, too. There is a microscopic ...
I know hunting season is drawing to a close, but last week I wrote about deer vision, and one of my readers wrote and asked why I haven’t written about another sense that deer have … their nose. Here is a little bit about a complex subject. Has this ever happened to you when hunting? ...