Social Media Ideas for West Virginia Highlands Conservancy

West Virginia Forestry, USDA Forest Service team up to improve forest health

The post goes on to explain that while the West Virginia Division of Forestry will get work done on the ground, the USDA Forest Service will continue its federal responsibilities s...

Great Smokey Mountains Will Soon Get Even Greater – Thanks to Nonprofit’s Land Purchase

The Great Smokey Mountains is set to get just a little bit greater thanks to a 600-acre donation from a south-focused nature nonprofit. Foothills Land Conservancy (FLC) recently co...

Tucker County, WV: Home to Endless Views 

Nestled in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia, Tucker County is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Known for its lush forests, pristine rivers, and rugged landscapes, Tucker Cou...

New conservation easement protects 928 acres at Wolf Ridge

A conservation easement created in partnership between Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and The Nature Conservancy now protects 928 acres of forested land forever. The cent...

Environmental groups file lawsuit against final stretch of Corridor H

Less than a week after the latest stretch of Corridor H was unveiled to drivers in West Virginia, the authority that oversees the route's construction has hit another roadblock.

West Virginia Coal Country

Starting in the old mining town of Ansted, you’ll drop down into the New River Gorge and experience our newest national park via converted rail trail, purpose-built singletrack, an...

Discovering the Past Outdoors in Pocahontas County, WV 

Few places in the Mountain State blend history and outdoor recreation quite like Pocahontas County. From frontier settlements and Civil War battlefields to rail trails and wilderne...

A Century of Conservation – and Counting! 

From the scenic Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean’s pristine shoreline, Virginia is well-loved for its diverse outdoor recreation. With 44 state parks, you don’t have to travel ...

RMEF Conserves 23,000 Acres of Critical Habitat for Elk, Mule Deer in Nevada

A conservation easement in Elko County, Nevada protects 23,000+ acres of critical elk habitat and a key mule deer migration corridor. A new access easement also opens or improves a...

5 former fire towers to hike to in West Virginia

Living in a state like West Virginia, you don't need to go very far to find some stunning views, but some of the best can be found in the Monongahela Nation Forest, which is home t...

As Vermont is a key link in global species movement, state and partners build out conservation networks and wildlife pas...

McDowell County man files lawsuit to preserve historical Welch hospital

WELCH, W.Va. (WOWK) — A McDowell County man is filing a lawsuit against the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities and Attorney General John B. McCuskey in what he says is a...

Corridor H offers direct access to Shingletree Trail System

In need of something to do this Independence Day? Get outside and enjoy Almost Heaven!

History isn’t pretty: insights from West Virginia Historic Preservation Conference

by Lisa Schauer Hundreds of preservationists and other enthusiasts of historic buildings attended the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia’s annual conference last week, held in...

Environmental advocates voice concerns over Brushy Fork Coal slurry impoundment permit renewal application

RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Environmental advocates and community members turned out Wednesday evening for an informal conference on a permit renewal application for the Brushy...

Conservation groups, Forest Service add new public land near Yellowstone National Park

BOZEMAN, Mont. (Daily Montanan) — A tract of land near Yellowstone National Park which had been identified as a potential gold mining site in 2023 has been added to the roster of p...

A New Way to Stay in Tucker County, WV 

In Tucker County, where misty ridgelines meet rushing rivers, adventure has long been the main attraction, but now, there’s a new way to experience it. At Valley View Cabin Resort...

5 former fire towers to hike to in West Virginia

Living in a state like West Virginia, you don't need to go very far to find some stunning views, but some of the best can be found in the Monongahela Nation Forest, which is home t...

A Warehouse Loophole Threatens the Highlands Act

By Megan O’Rourke Former NJ Congressional District 7 Candidate New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country, and nowhere are development pressures more consequenti...

Wildlife and Discovery Center of West Virginia plans summer fun for kids

HURRICANE, W.Va. (WOWK) - Summer break is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for fun things for your kids to do, the Wildlife and Discovery Center of West Virginia has y...

West Virginia groups sue Anmoore graphite plant over alleged chemical dumping violations

A month after 12 News reported on concerns from Anmoore residents surrounding the "carbon dust" from a nearby graphite plant, environmental action groups in the Mountain State are...

More Than 10,000 Acres Conserved in Northwest Florida

More than 10,000 acres have been conserved in Northwest Florida. The post More Than 10,000 Acres Conserved in Northwest Florida appeared first on West Orlando News.

Heritage Farm showcases Appalachian culture and history

Heritage Farm in Huntington, WV is celebrating America's 250th anniversary by allowing people to experience what life was like in the 1770s, while also inspiring the next generatio...

Elk River Trail expands, new headquarters unveiled

CLAY COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) - Celebrating the rich industrial history of West Virginia and Clay County, the new Elk River Trail headquarters has been built to look like a historic tr...