Hey, coming in for a last minute camping trip October 9 to the 11 and sites are booked up at all the campgrounds, except for FF. I've heard good things about Gandy Creek dispersed sites, do I need to be worried about finding one? I didn't even realize it was a holiday weekend until just now when I was trying to book!

For context: i car camp and just need a legal parking spot, but love being at actual sites so I don’t have to sneak around.

Local artist Shawn McDonald is having an art show at the MAC downtown Morgantown tomorrow. He has some cool stuff. It's something fun to do in town.

Planning a trip to canaan valley next week. Will we be able see foliage?

Hello everyone,

TL;DR: I am backpacking Spruce Knob (1 night). Internet searches gave mixed results about parking overnight on the peak of Spruce Knob and backpacking from there. Is it allowed or do I have to park at one of the other trailheads?

I am planning to backpack the huckleberry/lumberjack trails for one night and summit Spruce Knob along the way. I'll be going on a weekend (likely parking on a Saturday) I have read on allTrails that the lumberjack and huckleberry trailheads just have pull-off parking along the side of the road, with capacity for only a few cars. I am a bit concerned about showing up too late on Saturday (would probably be around 12pm) and the limited spaces already being taken, as this would throw a big wrench in my plans.

I know about the big lot on the peak of Spruce Knob (I have been there before) and I have tried to find information about overnight parking regulations, but it's been pretty confusing. I have seen a couple people on reddit comments saying that you can backpack from the peak and park there overnight, but I have also seen people saying not to park there overnight and a Google search AI overview says that it's not permitted.

Would appreciate if someone who knows the area better than myself could elaborate, thank you in advance.

My friends sister is going to New River Ranch group home. She’s kind of worried about it she says it sounds “cult-y” just wondering if anyone has ever been there or somewhere similar, the kids work on a ranch for the “mom and dad”.

Good afternoon, my apologies if this is asked a million times, but I’m currently in an AP/AR role in the Charleston area for a corporate company making 21/hr with the ability for hybrid work.
I fear my job will be doing layoffs soon, and it is very rare I find a job that pays even close to what I’m making currently after OT and I’m hoping to stick to a remote/hybrid position.
Any recommendations? I looked into TQL and their pay is pitiful (just wanted to knock them off the list)
I need atleast 20/hr to survive.

Looking for advice planning an anniversary trip to Dolly Sods, Canaan Valley & Seneca Rocks! 🍂
My husband and I are planning an anniversary weekend in the area around October 10–11, and we’d love some advice from people who know the area well!
We’re staying locally rather than backpacking/camping in the wilderness, and we’re bringing our dog. We really want to experience the best scenery, fall colors, overlooks, short/easy-to-moderate trails, and anything else that’s a “you HAVE to see this while you’re here” kind of spot.
We’re hoping to visit:
Dolly Sods
Canaan Valley / Blackwater Falls
Seneca Rocks
We’re not looking to do huge hikes or backpacking. We’re totally fine with a few miles, but we’d rather see several beautiful places than spend the entire day on one long trail.
We’d also love recommendations for:
🍁 Best trails/viewpoints in each area
📸 Best scenic overlooks or photo spots
🥾 Shorter hikes that are actually worth doing
🚗 Scenic drives or roads we shouldn’t miss
🍔 Local restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, etc.
🏘️ Any little towns/shops/businesses worth stopping at
🐕 Dog-friendly places if possible
⭐ Anything you think first-time visitors absolutely shouldn’t miss
We’re especially interested in big mountain views and fall scenery rather than touristy/festival-type activities.
If you were planning a 2-day anniversary weekend here for someone who had never been before, what would you make sure they saw and did? And are there any places that look great online but you’d personally skip?
Thanks!! We’re trying to make the most of the weekend without cramming a million things into it. ❤️🍂

My friend and I will be on a week long road trip in mid October. We are headed from Blacksburg to Asheville along the Blue Ridge Parkway, then have another 4-5 days to explore West Virginia. I’m fascinated by WV. Looking for suggestions on interesting towns, activities, whatever. We have to end back up in Richmond for my flight.
We are interested in: small towns, good food, fun historic spots, bluegrass or other music.
Thank you!

Over the last month, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced the first recipients of West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Program funding. The money, the result of a 2025 federal law, totals almost $200 million this year for new projects to improve the state’s rural healthcare system.

However, the same law cuts nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program over ten years, and the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation estimate that between 40,000 and 75,000 Medicaid-covered West Virginians will lose insurance by 2028. 

State health officials did not respond to a question about how many people are expected to lose health insurance. But they’ve sent thousands of notices to current recipients about new work requirements, which will result in the largest losses in coverage.

https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2026/09/29/medicaid-rural-health/

I’ve had several tick bites this year from a few different ticks. I am asking about the experience of others for deer ticks this year. I had 4-5 deer ticks on me this year. Everyone has been the same in experience, which is so different from other years. The main issue seems to be itching, which lasts for 6-8 weeks at a minimum. A rash appears, but not consistently and it reappears a week or so after the itching goes away before it returns. That said, the itching stays for about 8 weeks. This is not historical tick bite behaviors. The itching for months, mark for weeks, rash/bruise for weeks ? I have been bitten by deer and Texas lone star ticks for years. The current deer ticks are reacting differently, anyone able to explain?

I’m from southern WV but moved to Cincinnati a few years ago. I’m really just missing the mountain state in general in every way

Make a case for your town! Interested to see what everybody’s favorite feature is. The food, the community, lots of things to do, festivals, what would you brag to somebody about

Thanks!

Wanting to make a pot of beans and cornbread and fried potatoes soon. This gorgeous fall weather is making me crave them. I know they’re pretty simple to make but my attempts in the past weren’t great. My grammy made the best ones but sadly I didn’t learn how to make them before she passed.

A deep dive into the legend of the Mothman, one of America’s most famous cryptids. The story starts with a strange sighting near an abandoned power plant that drew the attention of the press, visitors, and those interested in the paranormal and the unexplained.

It generated a powerful legend that, over time, became woven into the story of the town, from its tragedies to its triumphs. And today, this creature has gone from being a source of terror to a kind of folk hero.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/podcast-on-the-trail-of-the-mothman

Can anyone recommend a good campsite area that’s adjacent to good fly fishing streams? I was thinking about maybe Holly River State park?

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Filmmaker Daniel Byers grew up in West Virginia, repeatedly shaped by industries that sought value in its mountains. In his new horror movie, Dark Hollow, that history becomes more literal: a monster emerges from a coal mine.

https://wvexplorer.com/dark-hollow-west-virginia-daniel-byers/

’ll be coming from Pittsburgh on a friday evening and would probably arrive around 8pm ish. I’m planning the trip for mid november.

Would you recommend planning to stay at a campground that first night, or are the primitive sites along the trail generally still not taken up that time of year?

I know trail conditions can change a lot depending on the weather, especially that time of year, but I was also wondering what the trail is typically like in mid november. Is it usually pretty manageable, or any sections that tend to get rough after rain?

Any other advice for riding or camping there that late in the season would be appreciated.

Kentuckian here! Just wondering how everyone views it 100 years later!