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1. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Rebecca Thomas

   Visiting Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge​ for the first time (opens the original)

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   West Virginia’s Canaan Valley is a special part of this state. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website, “The Valley’s cold, wet climate sustains a diversity of life very different than the rest of the state. This dedicated community and other partners collaborated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to create the Refuge and protect the unique wetlands and species of the Valley.” Located in eastern Tucker County, it is our country’s 500th wildlife refuge. Unlock the

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2. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · Rebecca Thomas

   A recap of the Arc of Appalachia's Mothapalooza 2026 (opens the original)

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   Returning to the Arc of Appalachia's Mothapalooza with my daughter and a friend in mid-July of this year meant the three of us would spend time indoors and outdoors, learning on our own and among the nature-loving community. Unlock the rest of the article with a new subscription. Your support strengthens local journalism. Subscribe now for full access to local reporting, breaking news, and more. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. PLEASE TURN

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