Deep in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, a collage of wildlands exists that embodies the rugged individualism and rich heritage of Appalachian culture. Thi... Read More...
A once-in-a-generation event just made history. Following a resounding chorus of ayes on Wednesday, July 22, America's great outdoors were handed a major legisl... Read More...
Appearing as a deep gash in the ancient Appalachian Plateau, the New River Gorge carries a legendary stretch of whitewater known around the globe. But not many ... Read More...
Each year, around half a million people visit Coopers Rock State Forest (CRSF) outside of Morgantown to hike, bike, gaze deep into the Cheat Canyon from the ico... Read More...
Ellen Hrabovsky was just leaving her woodshop when she picked up the phone. She had spent the past few hours cutting pieces of wood, routing out letters, and ha... Read More...
Fresh, green, and stinky, ramps are one of the early edible indicators that spring has officially arrived. From homecooked meals to full-on feasts, these tasty ... Read More...
There’s something special about West Virginia’s mountain landscapes in the winter. As autumn fades, denuded trees provide a glimpse beneath the canopy, revealin... Read More...
It’s 1972 and Allen Jones nervously looks at his mother on the courthouse steps in West Union as he places successive bids against a timber company. The item up... Read More...
Highland Profiles is a series that aims to highlight West Virginia’s exemplary outdoor adventurers, business owners, and community innovators. If you’ve got som... Read More...
In October of 1994, Dave Bassage and Roger Harrison sat in the back of a bus after a paddling trip on the Gauley River. As the rickety bus bounced and rolled ov... Read More...
Disclosure: Jay Young works for a New River Gorge rafting company which could potentially benefit from redesignation.
In October of 2018, Senator Shelle... Read More...
