This issue is paw-sitively perfect! We celebrate our furry friends with some of the best pet-friendly places in the state. We also bring you a story about two men and a university that will make your jaw drop. We travel to Clay County to experience the Elk River Rail Explorers—a must-do. But we don’t stop there. We also take you to Romney, Richwood, and Shepherdstown. This issue is our special double issue that contains WV Living Healthy.
Future Generations University founder Daniel Taylor and National Geographic Explorer Johan Reinhard look out over Germany Valley from the top of North Mountain in Pendleton County. These men have climbed the highest peaks in the world, but they call West Virginia home.
Photographed by Bruce Holdeman
Features
Mountain State Mavericks
A story of mountains, mummies, and a university that’s changing the world.
West Furginia
The ulti-mutt guide to pet-friendly West Virginia.
The Barn Quilts of Hardy County
Explore this region’s history through blocks of quilted color spread across the county.
Editor’s Letter
discover
WEST Virginia
Be inspired by West Virginia Authors, a card game for the whole family.
Sound
The Mountain Music Festival at ACE Adventure Resort.
Living Loves
Spring has sprung at The F.A.R.M. in Granville!
Read
Find a new book for your TBR.
Artist
Students from two West Virginia high schools are exploring the unsung heroes across history and their communities.
Shopping
Teresa Calvert curates timeless style and local charm at her Romney boutique, The White House on Main.
Vintage
Valley Vintage & Variety in Lost City is a playful blast from the past.
Book Club
Join us in May for a conversation about the 2012 novel that kicked off Julia Keller’s eight-book Bell Elkins series.
taste
Restaurant
Bistro 112 dishes out French-American faves in Shepherdstown.
Restaurant
Thomas’ Mt. Top Convenience has a full menu, a liquor store, and West Virginia’s best pepperoni rolls.
Celebration
Try these tropical recipes for a celebration full of family, food, and fun.
Libations
Wash your Shakespearean humor down at
Berkeley Springs Brewing Company this May.
Statewide Dining Guide
Discover new places to eat across
the state.
live
Outdoors
Elk River Rail Explorers is a family-friendly, pedalpowered adventure along Clay County historic rails.
aWAY
La Bonita Richwood promises a “tropical getaway” in a charming mountain town.
Town
The 300-year-old town of Shepherdstown has kept up with the times with ease—all thanks to a dedicated community.
In WV
Writer Kathleen Jacobs reflects on what keeps her roots firmly planted in the Mountain State.
In this year’s WV Living Healthy, where we honor our Moodr Health Mental Health Care Heroes and investigate what programs are addressing our foster care crisis in the state.
The Village It Actually Takes
A decade and more into a systemic failure to support vulnerable kids and families in West Virginia, some community solutions are making a real difference.
Mental Health Care Heroes
Honoring the innovative health professionals and caring leaders
who are changing mental health in West Viriginia for the better.
West Virginia Addiction Recovery Resource Guide
Find help online and in communities all across the state.
Really, What Are We Doing?
Wheeling native Joelle Connors Moray takes on hustle culture with her debut book.
A Dose of Trust
Faith community nurses are meeting the vaccine-wary where they worship.
Relief from Childhood Grief
Understanding grief in West Virginia youth and how to help.
Prayers Answered
First cousins find relief from tremors close to home.
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