Woodrum Wildlife Management Area - West Virginia Explorer
WEBDirections: The Woodrum Wildlife Management Area is located in southern Jackson County near Kentuck, approximately 15 miles south of Ripley, WV, and 15 miles northeast of Sissonville, WV (in Kanawha County). To reach the management area from the I-77 expressway at Kenna, WV, follow Kentuck Road (CR-9) approximately five miles to a right turn onto CR-19 at the management area sign.
Pedal-train excursion leads tourists into remote central W.Va.
WEBAug 9, 2018 · A new pedal-train excursion that leads tourists along a glittering trout stream and deep into the mountains of central West Virginia has attracted more than 1,200 guests from 20 states in the last 30 days, according to spokesmen for the venue. "Most of what we're seeing so far is from word-of-mouth or from Facebook," conductor Bruce Gill said ...
Parkersburg, West Virginia - West Virginia Explorer
WEBMarket Street in Parkersburg, West Virginia Parkersburg, West Virginia (WV), the county seat of Wood County, was chartered in 1820 and named for Alexander Parker, whose daughter donated the land for the court house. Hotels and taverns first attracted travelers to the locale, and planters were attracted to the flat fertile grounds along the Ohio River above and below the mouth of the Little ...
John Henry Historical Park gaining national attention
WEBNov 7, 2019 · The year 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the construction of the Big Bend Tunnel in southern West Virginia —the enterprise that legendarily took the life of folk-hero John Henry, believed by many to have been a flesh-and-blood railroad worker. Advertisement. According to most versions of the tale, …
Mountains and Mountain Ranges - West Virginia Explorer
WEBCertainly most of the state is mountainous, with the exception of a few broad river valleys, such as that of Ohio River, the lower Kanawha River, and South Branch of the Potomac River. West Virginia lies entirely within the Appalachian Mountains. Though many of its lesser mountains might be termed "hills," more mountain land exists per square ...
West Virginia Travel Guide - West Virginia Explorer
WEBWest Virginia, seen here at the New River Gorge, is often rated one of the safest U.S. states in which to travel and vacation.. Our West Virginia Travel Guide includes everything you'll need to arrange a West Virginia vacation in a matter of minutes. West Virginia Explorer is, in effect, a travel guide of many thousands of pages, but here we've consolidated information to help make trip ...
Clay County, West Virginia - West Virginia Explorer
WEBA ridgetop farm opens among the hilly woodlands of Clay County, in central West Virginia.. Clay County, WV (West Virginia), was created in 1858 from parts of Braxton, Kanawha, and Nicholas counties and was named in honor of Henry Clay, American statesman and Whig Party leader. Its county seat is at Clay, West Virginia on the Elk River.. The Clay County Courthouse rises along Main Street in Clay.
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park - West Virginia Explorer
WEBAutumn at Cass, WV. Ascend by steam train from the historic village of Cass, on the Greenbrier River, to the second-highest peak in West Virginia at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Authentic coal-fired locomotives carry passengers on two- and 4.5-hour narrated excursions through the highlands and the history of timbering.
W.Va. reminds hunters and trappers of 2021 furbearer regulations
WEBDec 21, 2021 · Trappers and hunters should call ahead to ensure that personnel authorized to seal the pelts will be available. For more information and closing dates for various species, go to the 2021-22 West Virginia Hunting and Trapping Regulations Summary, which is available at W.Va. DNR district offices, state license agents, and …
West Virginia once among chief manufacturers of glassware
WEBMar 29, 2023 · Decorative glassware has been fired in West Virginia throughout much of the century. (Photo: Jan Canty) West Virginia was once among the world's chief exporters of glass, supporting more than 400 factories through the 20th century. Now, only a handful of manufacturers remain, though its glass museums and exhibits are …