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May 31
As West Virginia communities increasingly invest in tourism and outdoor recreation, industry leaders say many destinations miss opportunities to capture visitor spending when businesses close on weekends. wvexplorer.com/closed-on-sun… #westvirginia #tourism #closedSundays #retail #wvexplorer
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May 30
Historians are seeking answers about a little-known healing spring, hidden on the grounds of the famed hotel now on the market in West Virginia.
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May 27
An “Almost Heaven” swing has been installed at Cedar Creek State Park, the latest of more than 60 such iconic swings that are drawing tourists fascinated by the idea of visiting as many as possible. wvexplorer.com/almost-heaven… #almostheavenswings #almostheaven #swingo #westvirginia
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May 26
Of all the odd community names in West Virginia, “Pickle Street” may rank among the oddest. Why this hamlet in Lewis County bears the name “pickle” is as much a mystery as why it is termed “street.” wvexplorer.com/name-pickle-s… #picklestreet #pickles #westvirginia #countryroads #almostheaven
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May 22
A favorite West Virginia festival, "Vandalia" has attracted as many as 20,000 attendees according to some estimates. wvexplorer.com/49th-vandalia… #vandaliagathering #vandalia #westvirginia #wv #almostheaven #bluegrass #oldtime
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May 21
Seneca Rocks is seeing more visitors than ever, thanks to the new US-48 expressway from the Washington metro and a growing national love for the Mountain State. wvexplorer.com/visiting-sene… #senecarocks #westvirginia #wvexplorer #almostheaven
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May 20
In 1779, a party of travelers bound for the Cumberland Gap was scalped and captured in what is remembered as the Pauley Massacre. wvexplorer.com/east-river-pa… #history #westvirginia #miami #wvexplorer #frontier
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May 19
The WV Department of Commerce is officially accepting applications for the newly established West Virginia First Small Business Growth Program. #smallbusiness #remotework #westvirginia
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May 18
Each spring, West Virginia officials field calls about young wildlife that may appear abandoned but, in most cases, are behaving as they should in the wild. wvexplorer.com/leave-young-w… #wildlife #westvirginia #wvdnr #abandoned #wvexplorer
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May 17
A visitor center and more than four miles have been added to the 73-mile Elk River Trail in central West Virginia. The center will open during a public open house on May 21. wvexplorer.com/elk-river-tra… #railtrail #trails #hiking #biking #westvirginia #almostheaven
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May 16
Bear activity is increasing in national parks in West Virginia as officials urge visitors to be ‘Bear Aware.’ wvexplorer.com/bear-activity… #bear #westvirginia #nationalparks
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May 14
West Virginia has long been associated with outmigration, but new data tell a different story. The Mountain State now ranks among the nation’s top states for net domestic migration. wvexplorer.com/americans-mov… #remotework #westvirginia #moving #genz
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May 13
The Monongahela National Forest has acquired a 427-acre tract in Randolph County known as the Cunningham Knob addition, expanding public land near Cunningham Knob and the Laurel Fork area. wvexplorer.com/national-fore… #thenatureconservancy #monongahelanationalforest #westvirginia
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May 12
Snowshoe Mountain becomes one of West Virginia’s busiest outdoor recreation destinations in the summer, drawing visitors for mountain biking, hiking, lake recreation, golf, and music festivals. wvexplorer.com/snowshoe-moun…
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May 8
The public boat ramp at Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area has reopened following a brief closure. Officials are evaluating plans for future upgrades to better serve West Virginia’s boating and fishing communities. wvexplorer.com/green-bottom-… #fishing #hunting #wvexplorer
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May 8
Do you own a certified historic property built before 1872? This 250th-anniversary grant project could provide up to $100,000 for rehabilitation. wvexplorer.com/historic-pres… #westvirginia #preservation #history #grants
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May 6
Motorboats with engines larger than 10 horsepower are now permitted to operate at no-wake speed on Elk Fork Lake, North Bend Lake, O’Brien Lake, Stonecoal Lake, and Woodrum Lake. wvexplorer.com/horsepower-re… #boating #lakes #westvirginia #wvexplorer
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May 6
State parks in West Virginia are hiring seasonal employees for the 2026 summer season, and local residents are being encouraged to apply. wvexplorer.com/west-virginia… #westvirginia #parks #summerjobs
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May 5
Six state park restaurants in West Virginia will host Mother’s Day lunches and buffets on May 10, offering families across the state a scenic and memorable way to celebrate. wvexplorer.com/state-park-we… #westvirginia #mothersday #wvexplorer
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Feb 9
We asked AI how its own data centers could pollute West Virginia. Here’s what it had to say wvexplorer.com/2026/02/09/we… #westvirginia #chatgpt #datacenters #appalachia #pollution
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