The U.S. post office is unveiling stamps that salute one of Pennsylvania’s natural treasures — The Appalachian trail. The ...

Snow sports columnist Shaun Sutner headed away from the Northeast and found plenty of snow and altitude in the Allegheny ...

West Virginia is home to some of the most accessible skiing in the United States, making it a great place to learn how to ski.

Thru-hiker surveys from the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail illuminate the latest trends in long-distance ...

Four legendary long-distance backpackers share their favorite training hikes to prepare for weeks or months of thru-hiking.

Authentic charm, amazing festivals and outdoor adventures make West Virginia the ideal “cliché-free” destination groups are looking for — and now, it’s easier to get to than ever.

For travelers that enjoy a more celestial experience, West Virginia offers not one, but three International Dark Sky Parks: Watoga State Park, Calvin Price State Forest and Droop Mountain Battlefield ...

A species of grasshopper native to Appalachia, believed to be extinct, was spotted last year in Augusta County. It’s among several rare and never before seen plants and animals that were discovered in ...

From sandy beaches to mountain summits to sparkling lakes, Virginia just seems to have it all. Here are the 20 most beautiful ...

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first public charter school in the state, Morgantown-based West Virginia Academy, is in its third ...