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Wonderful West Virginia magazine is the premier magazine about the Mountain State, published monthly by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.

08/22/2025

🎣 Twenty-two species. Six slams. One ultimate title. From musky monsters to elusive fallfish, West Virginia anglers are chasing the coveted Master Angler Award—and some are making history along the way. 🐟 Think you’ve got what it takes?

Read their stories in the link in the comments.

08/20/2025

From zip lines soaring 300 feet in the air to full moon hikes under starry skies, Pipestem Resort State Park proves that 55 years in, the adventure is just getting started 🌙🌲 With a brand-new aerial tram on the way and traditions that span generations, this Southern West Virginia gem keeps getting better with age. Discover its history and glowing future in the latest Wonderful West Virginia. 👇

Read more at the link in the comments!

08/11/2025

🐦 : Scarlet tanager
📸 : Wendy Parks

08/08/2025

"The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." - John Buchan

📸 : George Bohach

08/07/2025

🌲 From trails to trout, there's something for everyone in this month’s Director’s Letter! Learn how WV State Parks are stepping up outdoor recreation, discover the Mountaineer Mile challenge, and find out why Pipestem is a park worth revisiting. 🥾🎣🚡

Read the full letter ➡️ Link in the comments

07/31/2025

Hang on tight—our August issue is here! From ziplining at Pipestem Resort State Park to master anglers, Mount Porte Crayon, and the Mountaineer Mile, this one’s packed with fun stories!

📸 : West Virginia Department of Commerce

07/30/2025

That tiny blur racing across a riverbank? It’s not just a bug—it’s a key to understanding West Virginia’s ecosystems. 🪲
Meet the Appalachian tiger beetle and the biologists behind the state’s most focused insect study yet.

📖 Read more at the link in the comments

07/29/2025

Fun fact: Box turtles live 25-35 years on average, but some have been recorded as living 75 years or more.

📸 : Paul Marteney

07/28/2025

Sssneaking through the underbrush 🐍

📸 : Mark Wilt

07/25/2025

📍 : Pipestem Resort StatePark
📸 : Grant Bennett

07/24/2025

Today is International Self-Care Day This International Self-Care Day, we’re taking a cue from nature—slow down, breathe deep, and soak in the beauty around you. 🌿🌞

Whether it’s a quiet trail, a flowing stream, or a view that makes you pause, West Virginia’s wild places are the perfect backdrop for reflection and restoration.

Take a moment. Take a hike. Take care. 💚

📸 : Samantha George

07/23/2025

🌊 Unplug, unwind, and uncover one of West Virginia’s best-kept secrets. From inflatable lake adventures and hidden trails to comfort food with a view, Tygart Lake State Park has a story worth experiencing—whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth. Read more about the magic of Tygart at the link in comments.

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