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Two new cascades added to West Virginia Waterfall Trail 

Falls photo above of Cookskin Grotto Popular trail exceeds 60,000 check-ins with visitors from 49 states & 23 countries Charleston, W.Va. –– The West Virginia Waterfall Trail has added two sets of falls, Cranberry Creek Cascades and Little Whitestick Falls, part of the newly opened Piney Creek Preserve and Recreational area in Raleigh County. The waterfall trail Read More…

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West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases Second Fall Foliage Update of the Year

Cooler temperatures welcome additional fall color Charleston, W.Va. – The second week of October brings cooler temperatures and new fall color spreading into additional regions of the Mountain State as the West Virginia Department of Tourism releases its second fall foliage report of 2023. The higher elevations of the state are at peak conditions while rich Read More…

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West Virginia Department of Tourism Releases First Fall Foliage Report of the Season

Division of Forestry predicts vibrant fall season Charleston, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Tourism celebrates the arrival of autumn with the first fall foliage report of the year. The higher elevations of the Mountain State are now bursting with autumn color while the lower sections are beginning to see some pops of changing leaves. Read More…

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West Virginia Dept. of Tourism Announces Dark Sky Promotion

Plan a vacation to see starry skies in Almost Heaven and win prizes CHARLESTON, WV –– The West Virginia Department of Tourism has partnered with the International Dark-Sky Association to launch a new campaign highlighting the state’s endless stargazing opportunities. This promotion of West Virginia’s star-studded skies began this morning in conjunction with International Dark Sky Read More…

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West Virginia covered with most dazzling fall foliage of the decade

Travelers are encouraged to continuing sharing foliage videos to social media in exchange for exclusive merchandise Charleston, W.Va. – Impressive fall color now covers the majority of the Mountain State as the West Virginia Department of Tourism continues to urge individuals to share current foliage conditions to their social channels in an effort to help spread Read More…