One of the most important parts of the biosphere — i.e. planet Earth — is what we can’t see. What goes on deep in the ocean and underneath the surface of our streams and rivers is far more important than…
West Virginia Will Give You $12,000 To Move There
Remember when Vermont officials started to worry that the population would shrink too much too fast, and then conceived a program to give remote workers a small fortune to move there? Well, other states have started to offer the same…
Hiking The Nuttallburg Coal Mining Complex
We recently discussed the newly created New River Gorge National Park and Preserve — well, sort of. The park has always been a popular destination for travelers, but it simply changed its designation as a national park instead of a…
Visit The West Virginia State Penitentiary! …No, Really.
Why wouldn’t you want to visit a state penitentiary? This one was established way back in 1866 — but it’s no longer operational. Who’s to say why, but it might have something to do with the 1979 prison break, the…
The Strangest Tourist Traps In West Virginia
West Virginia has a storied past that most United States citizens know nothing about — something that might change, considering we finally have our first national park! But it’s that state history that provides us with so many fun stories,…
The Best Wheelchair Accessible Trails In West Virginia
ADA accessibility is still an issue on most trails in the United States — which is less a matter of indifference and more a matter of pragmatism. Not every trail over rugged terrain can be made wheelchair accessible. That said,…
West Virginia Biologists Struggle To Capture And Study Reclusive Fish
Have you ever heard of paddlefish? They’re old — really old — and swam about the Earth’s rivers even when dinosaurs were still alive! Today, they’re much more difficult to find. Mostly, you can find them hiding out in the…
West Virginia’s Newest National Park: New River Gorge
Earlier this year, West Virginia’s New River Gorge was named the United States’s 63rd national park as part of a federal omnibus spending bill. Finally, our legislators have done something right! New River Gorge is filled with a massive 72,000…
Where To Go Ziplining In West Virginia
You might remember the last time you said, “Let’s go do something fun!” But when was the last time the answer was, “Let’s go ziplining!” Even though it’s a wild ride and will get the heart pumping, some of the…
Where To Go Rock Climbing In West Virginia
Are you an experienced rock climber or are you just starting out? Either way, West Virginia has some of the best locations to feel the adrenaline rush of rock climbing while you take in stunning scenery. West Virginia isn’t called…