West Virginia’s largest state park now has another designation, West Virginia’s darkest park. However, Superintendent Jody Spencer has no problem with the new designation. Watoga State Park ...

CHARLESTON — Watoga State Park has become the first site in West Virginia to be designated a Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association, providing new opportunities for astronomy ...

Synchronous fireflies (Photinus carolinus) illuminate the forests of Watoga State Park, West Virginia, which were discovered in 2019 after efforts to achieve International Dark Sky status.

The measure would allow for strictly regulated commercial logging on certain West Virginia State Park lands ... to the limited commercial cuts are Watoga, Cacapon, Lost River, Holly River ...

CHARLESTON — West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) and West Virginia State Parks invite outdoor enthusiasts to welcome 2025 with First Day Hikes across the state. These free ...

Mountain rail adventures may be booked in advance online. Pocahontas County is home to Watoga State Park. West Virginia's largest state park sprawls more than 10,000 acres, offering ample ...

The centerpiece of the spa town, Berkeley Springs State Park has hot tubs, sauna sessions, and massages in structures including the historic 1812 Old Roman Bath House. Find antiques stores ...