West Virginia Explorer Magazine

Baby deer are appearing across West Virginia right now, but wildlife experts say many people misunderstand what they're seeing. Here's why fawns are often found alone and why the first weeks of their lives are so dangerous.

Why baby deer are appearing across West Virginia right now - West Virginia Explorer Thousands of baby deer are being born across West Virginia as peak fawning season arrives. Wildlife experts explain why there are so many.

Did John Wilkes Booth hide in West Virginia after assassinating Abraham Lincoln? A Tyler County centenarian believed her family sheltered the fugitive during his escape in 1865.

Tyler County woman claimed family hosted John Wilkes Booth after Lincoln assassination - West Virginia Explorer PURSLEY, W.Va. — A Tyler County woman who lived to 100 years old claimed her family unknowingly sheltered John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Abraham

West Virginia may be known for its mountains, but meteorologists warn the Mountain State is far from immune to tornadoes, and some of the deadliest storms in American history have struck here.

West Virginia's Deadliest Tornadoes: The most destructive storms in state history - West Virginia Explorer West Virginia may not be known as tornado country, but some of the deadliest storms in Appalachian history struck the Mountain State.

Long before the Ohio River existed and long before humans set foot in North America, a massive river flowed across what is now West Virginia.

Ancient river once flowed across West Virginia before vanishing during the Ice Age - West Virginia Explorer Long before the Ohio River existed, the ancient Teays River crossed West Virginia. Buried beneath valleys, it helped shape the Mountain State.

U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito has joined lawmakers from both parties in sponsoring a measure designed to expand access to federal historic rehabilitation tax credits and encourage investment in aging buildings across the United States.

West Virginia-backed Senate bill could spur new investment in historic downtowns across America - West Virginia Explorer A bipartisan Senate proposal could expand historic tax credits, encouraging investment in downtown buildings, housing, community redevelopment.

Many visitors know Tomlinson Run State Park as West Virginia’s northernmost state park, but park officials and naturalists say its ecological significance may be even more important than its location.

Tomlinson Run preserves unusual Appalachian forest rarely found in Northern Panhandle - West Virginia Explorer Tomlinson Run State Park protects an unusual ecosystem where hemlocks, rhododendrons, and diverse wildlife thrive in the Northern Panhandle.

A new $11.6 million event and conference center, scheduled to open this summer, is expected to bring increased tourism to downtown Elkins, marking one of the largest recent investments in Randolph County’s hospitality industry.

$11.6 million railyard venue opening in Elkins to draw visitors to the Allegheny Highlands - West Virginia Explorer ELKINS, W.Va. — A new $11.6 million event and conference center, scheduled to open this summer, is expected to bring conferences, weddings, entertainment, and

Did you know West Virginia is the only state created by separating from a Confederate state during the Civil War? On June 20, the Mountain State celebrates 163 years of statehood with a free event at the State Capitol.

West Virginia Day! State celebrates 163 years of statehood with free capitol event - West Virginia Explorer West Virginia Day! Celebrate 163 years of statehood on June 20 with a free Capitol event honoring the state's unique creation during the Civil War.

Captain William Foreman and 21 militiamen died in a Revolutionary War ambush at McMechen Narrows near present-day McMechen, West Virginia, in September 1777.

One of West Virginia's deadliest Revolutionary War ambushes happened at McMechen Narrows - West Virginia Explorer In September 1777, a militia force traveling along the Ohio River near present-day McMechen walked into a deadly ambush that left 22 men dead.

🎬 Did you know 13 new film festivals have emerged across West Virginia in recent years? New technology and growing interest in Appalachian storytelling are helping fuel momentum for filmmakers across the Mountain State.

West Virginia film industry growing as 13 new film festivals emerge across state - West Virginia Explorer West Virginia Film—13 new film festivals have emerged. Technology and Appalachian storytelling have created new opportunities for filmmakers.