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Want to increase your property value? Plant a shade tree, West Virginia
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. — Want to increase your property value? Plant a shade tree. Want to charge more for goods and services in your shop or restaurant? Plant a shade tree. Especially in West Virginia,...
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WVU helping farmers nationally boost profits through agritourism
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — To help farmers and ranchers incorporate agritourism into their business models, a West Virginia University researcher is gathering a team of national experts to develop guidelines...
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Invasive Box Tree Moth has reached West Virginia's eastern panhandle
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The W.Va. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in Berkeley County, marking the first detection of the invasive pest in...
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W.Va. Natural Resources partners with youth in stream restoration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The W.Va. Division of Natural Resources is working with West Virginia youth to help restore stream habitat in the state and has completed two projects in Mercer and Pocahontas...
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WVU discovers widespread microplastics in Appalachian streams
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — While West Virginia is known for its scenic streams, dropping fresh in falls and chutes from the Appalachian Mountains, all is not necessarily well. When West Virginia University...
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Whispers in the Forest: The secret world of W.Va.'s wild ferns
RENICK, W.Va. — Ferns may be among the most overlooked plants in the West Virginia woodlands, though more than 50 species thrive in its mountains, according to native plant expert Barry Glick. "I can’t...
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Even in West Virginia suburbs, unprotected food sources attract bears
WHEELING, W.Va. — Once rare in many parts of West Virginia, black bears are now found in all counties, and officials are reminding residents that interactions increase in spring, when care should be...
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Pink or white — which rhododendron bears the official W.Va. state flower?
GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — Two prominent species of rhododendron bloom in West Virginia in spring and summer, but only one bears the official state flower. Pale pink or magenta— which blossom is the official...
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What to do if you come across an abandoned fawn in West Virginia
CREDE, W.Va. — Spring and early summer are peak seasons for deer births, and it's not uncommon for people to stumble upon a solitary fawn nestled in tall grass, under a tree, or even in their backyard....
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Poison ivy in West Virginia: How to identify and safely eliminate it
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Poison ivy is more than just a notorious plant and a source of good stories in West Virginia. It’s a leading cause of itchy, blistering rashes for hikers, gardeners, and outdoor...
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More scenic stops for summer as W.Va. adds to "Almost Heaven" Swing Trail
SPENCER, W.Va. — Travelers exploring West Virginia this summer will have even more opportunities to capture picture-perfect moments, as the number of “Almost Heaven” photo-ops across the state has...
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W.Va. police launch crackdown on boating under the influence for July 4-6
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As West Virginians gear up to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, family gatherings, and time on the water, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is taking a strong...
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West Virginia seeks public input on wildlife plan at July open houses
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will hold a series of public meetings in July to collect input on its State Wildlife Action Plan, which is currently under review....
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West Virginia Explorer celebrates 25th anniversary with redesigned website,...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s premier online magazine for travel, history, and outdoor adventure, West Virginia Explorer is celebrating its 25th anniversary by unveiling a series of new logos and...
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West Virginia poised to thrive in lucrative heritage tourism market
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia is poised to outpace other U.S. states in lucrative heritage tourism, which is now the largest sector of the U.S. travel market, says David Sibray, historian and...
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Black‑eyed Susan in West Virginia—a golden gift of summer
EGERIA, W.Va. — As summer unfolds, brilliant yellow blooms emerge along fields, forests, and roadsides in West Virginia. In many cases, the show is put on by Rudbeckia hirta, widely known as the...
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