WV LIVING Features

150 Reasons to Love West Virginia

In its sesquicentennial year, here are 150 reasons to celebrate West Virginia.

Becoming West Virginia

Look back at why and how West Virginia became a state.

written by Jack Bowman

Charleston’s Renaissance

Take a fresh look at West Virginia’s capital city with our guide to area attractions.

written by Kara Moore

The State of Green

From sustainable schools to eco-friendly entrepreneurs to greening up at home, West Virginians are looking to the future.

Written by Mikenna Pierotti

Living in Bridgeport

Bridgeport residents love three things—great food, athletic showdowns, and steadfastly supporting their community members, businesses, and organizations.

Written by Rachel Henderson

Scouting for Success

When the Boy Scouts of America chose the New River Gorge area as the site for the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, it was a win for West Virginians as well as the Scouts.

written by Dale Leatherman

Mountain Stage: A Simple Song

The popular West Virginia-based radio show celebrates 30 years of bringing music into homes far and wide.

written by ALISON DALY MORRIS

The Culinary Arts

Institutions across the state are training cooks and chefs for success in one of the strongest and fastest-growing industries in the country.

Written by Rachel Henderson

Monastery in the Mountains

Explore the quiet lives and wonder inside Wayne County’s Hermitage of the Holy Cross.

Written by Mary Lauren Weimer

Living in Canaan Valley

This winter paradise is bursting with attractions—from world-class resorts to Bohemian, small town culture.

Written by Mikenna Pierotti