The West Virginia State Parks Foundation is proud to announce the winners of its winter “Mountains Are Always Free” photo contest.
The contest, which opened in early December 2025, invited both professional and amateur photographers to submit winter-themed images captured within West Virginia State Parks, forests, and rail trails. Entries were judged across three categories.
Winners of the “Mountains Are Always Free” Photo Contest:
Winterscape Category
Matthew Marsh of Keyser, WV – Ekalaka Falls, Blackwater…





