MORGANTOWN — Could you imagine if the entire combined populations of California and Texas visited West Virginia in the span of one year? It’s a rhetorical question, […]
Tag: TOURISM
W.Va. leads in tourism growth
MORGANTOWN — Most people think of West Virginia and picture college football games, country roads or even couch-burning parties at WVU. But, what many do not realize […]
We want to see the world. Does the world want to see us?
Hawaii charges tourists a variety of taxes and fees. It may soon add a $25 climate tax visitors would pay when they check into a hotel or […]
Ahead of WVU game day, we can all be unofficial ambassadors
The air around Morgantown is positively electric — not just from the recent storms and lightning — as we gear up for the first home football game […]
National heritage area to host regional tourism conference
Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area invites all tourism industry professionals to the annual Highlands Creative Economy Tourism Summit Aug. 5 at the West Virginia Schools for the […]
MountainFest rides again
After a five-year hiatus, the rebranded Wild & Wonderful MountainFest returns tomorrow to the Greater Morgantown Area. Triple S Harley-Davidson at The Gateway, just off Interstate 79, […]
Gov. Justice celebrates new cabins, upgrades at Coopers Rock State Forest
MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice and two members of his team came to Coopers Rock State Forest Monday afternoon to celebrate progress on new cabins and infrastructure […]
WVU expert encourages exploration of West Virginia’s ‘wonderland for outdoor adventures’
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 […]
Despite delays, light at the end of the tunnel for Mylan BMX park
Its future looks bright, indeed It’s a project three years in the making, but it finally seems to be gaining ground: Mylan Park will be welcoming the […]
Event destination: Area’s lodging taxes blow by pre-pandemic numbers
MORGANTOWN — People aren’t coming to Morgantown for vacation. They’re not spending months planning to fly across the country for a week-long getaway to north-central West Virginia. […]
