West Virginia once had a truly bustling train town in the New River Gorge, but the town has since become a hidden gem of a ...

Drainage from abandoned coal mines can carry massive loads of carbon dioxide, venting to the air decades or even centuries ...

For a taste of the iconic Wild West, head to any of these American destinations, where you'll find cowboy history and ...

Sitting on a West Virginia farm with a dark history, paranormal activity, and Bigfoot sightings, this Airbnb is a ghost ...

There’s something magnetic about abandoned places. Maybe it’s the silence where there used to be noise, or the way wooden ...

In the restless dreams of live-action game adaptations, 'Silent Hill' remains a haunting time capsule of horror design from a ...

From the Monongahela valley To the Mesabi iron range To the coal mines of Appalachia The story’s always the same Seven hundred tons of metal a day Now sir you tell me the wor ...

The deadly project killed more than 750 workers, the company scrambling to bury the dead before anyone knew they were gone.

(THE CONVERSATION) In October 2025, Cecil Roberts will officially retire from his role as president of the United Mine Workers of America. A sixth-generation coal miner, he has led the union for 30 ...

Searching for budget-friendly day trips in West Virginia that look like they belong on a picture-perfect postcard? These 10 charming towns offer scenic beauty, local treasures, an ...

Cacapon State Park is just a short drive away, offering even more natural beauty to explore. Shepherdstown is like that perfectly worn-in pair of jeans – comfortable, reliable, and somehow still ...

Carolyn Krause concludes a three-part series on the history of Oliver Springs based on a book by a former reporter for The Oak Ridger. The grand 150-room, five-story Oliver Springs Hotel, built in ...