Welcome to Wonderful West Virginia, the state’s premier showpiece magazine published monthly by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. Wonderful West Virginia showcases “the best of West Virginia” with breathtaking photographs and intriguing articles about nature, state history, recreation, art, and interesting people. Readers who enjoy our publication include nature lovers, outdoor recreationists, hunters and anglers, West Virginia history and natural history buffs, travel enthusiasts, admirers of arts and crafts, and many others.
Available by subscription and at newsstands around the state. Print subscriptions are one year for $20 or two years for $36. Digital subscriptions are one year for $12 or two years for $24. Print + Digital subscriptions are one year for $26 or two years for $50. Gift subscriptions are also available. Click below or call 1.855.558.9152 to subscribe.
Wonderful West Virginia Reader Photo Submissions
Do you have beautiful photos of West Virginia’s wildlife or scenery that you’d like to share with us? Submit your photos using the submission form and your images could be featured on our social media channels or in the magazine.
Most Recent Stories from the Blog
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Our Unmistakable American Emblem
The recovery and restoration of the bald eagle in West Virginia. This story was originally published in the June / July 2026 issue of Wonderful West Virginia.Subscribe here. Written by Katie FallonFeatured Image Photographed by Gary Wendell Despite Benjamin Franklin’s insistence that it was a bird “of bad moral character,” in 1782, Congress adopted the bald…
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Star-Spangled Celebrations
O say, can you see? A summer of stars, stripes, and celebrations in the Mountain State. This story was originally published in the June / July 2026 issue of Wonderful West Virginia.Subscribe here. Written by Devin LacyImages Courtesy of Wheeling Heritage Although the Declaration of Independence was not officially signed until August 2, that sunny day…
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Independence Day, West Virginia State Park–Style
Mark the 250th year of America’s independence at a state park this July! This story was originally published in the June/July 2026 issue of Wonderful West Virginia.Subscribe here. Photograph Courtesy of the West Virginia Department of Commerce Could there be a better place to celebrate Independence Day than one of West Virginia’s beautiful state parks? In…
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On the Edge
The Oglebay Good Zoo is working to bring back the most endangered wolf on the planet.
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Wonderful West Virginia’s Eighth Annual Wildlife Photography Issue Submission Form
Calling all shutterbugs!We need your photos of native West Virginia wildlife. WONDERFUL WEST VIRGINIA’s eighth annual photography issue, coming in August / September, will feature a special reader submission gallery. If your work is selected, you’ll receive a complimentary copy of the magazine and a free year’s subscription. Deadline for submissions is June 21, 2026. To…
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Mother’s Day: The Vision and Regrets of Its Founder
The true story of May’s most popular holiday.
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Science for Citizens
Keep your eyes peeled for this popular semiaquatic amphibian.
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A Taste of Tradition
West Virginia celebrates the season of stink.
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Rail to Water
Some West Virginia trout are riding the rails before they hit the water.
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