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    The Highlands Conservancy’s Contributions to Wilderness

    Posted by danrad on September 6, 2023

    By George E. Beetham Jr Before the coming of European explorers and settlers, all of the land in what is now West Virginia was…


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  • Meet the Recipients of the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Service Awards

    Posted by danrad on September 6, 2023

    By Olivia Miller In May, seven volunteers were recognized for their dedication and participation in all of the main projects conducted by the


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  • A bald eagle sits on a tree branch

    The Scourge of Eagles: Lead Shot

    Posted by danrad on September 6, 2023

    By Cindy Ellis “Have you seen the Bald Eagle?”  That is the question posed more and more often to me as…


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  • A wilderness trail cuts through an open area in Dolly Sods

    Part Two: Wilderness Trails

    Posted by danrad on September 6, 2023

    By Dave Johnston In the first part of this discussion, we explored the fact that while Wilderness is supposed to be “untrammeled” by humans…


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  • Snowy Coke Ovens

    Blending Recreation, History and Culture 

    Posted by danrad on September 6, 2023

    The Blackwater Industrial Complex Archaeological and Historic District contains a ten-mile stretch of the 1888 West Virginia Central and Pittsburgh Railway grade with bridges and culverts, the…


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  • Thoughts From Our President

    Posted by danrad on September 6, 2023

    By Marilyn Shoenfeld Another month has flown by, and we are heading into fall. We have all been busy. The Legislative Committee is developing…


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  • Corridor H Alternate Route is Back on The Table

    Posted by danrad on September 6, 2023

    By Hugh Rogers Last month, the Go North Alliance, an informal organization of statewide, regional, and local nonprofits, including the West Virginia Highlands Conservancy,…


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  • WV Highways to Consider Northern Route for Corridor H from Parsons to Davis

    Posted by Olivia Miller on August 30, 2023

    THOMAS, W.Va.— Concerned citizens say they are encouraged by news that the West Virginia Division of Highways will consider a northern route for Corridor H from Parsons…


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  • Mushroom Meander Scheduled for September

    Posted by Olivia Miller on August 10, 2023

    Join us to identify West Virginia’s mushrooms along a short hike through Canaan Valley Resort State Park led by local fungi expert Kristen Wickert on Sunday, Sept….


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  • Hikers in Dolly Sods Wilderness traverse a muddy trail

    Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards Update: August 2023

    Posted by danrad on July 31, 2023

    By Dave Johnston Here’s a quick update on current activities, plans, and things you can get involved in with the Dolly Sods Wilderness Stewards.


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