Read About WV's Outdoor Economy and the People Involved

When Cortina Caldwell took a chance on Ascend WV, she was at a turning point. What followed was a rapid transformation. From rebuilding after disruption to scaling her business through Vantage Ventures, her story shows how connection and opportunity can take shape in West Virginia.

How years of community planning, partnership, and a shared vision helped protect nearly 2,000 acres along the New River Gorge.