CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more people will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. While it’s worth experiencing for yourself, there are some ...

Green is good, right? Yes, for the most part. But beware of poison ivy, oak and sumac – three green plants that will make you itch like crazy. These plants all cause contact dermatitis, producing ...

Refer to the old adage, “Leaves of three, let it be.” Most poison ivy plants grow on a vine or shrub and can be identified by their three pointed-tip leaves that come off a single stem. One of the ...

Depending on where you live, you might find yourself in the presence of poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac on your next hike. They're best avoided, as these plants can leave you with an ...

But the thing I’m referring to is pulling out a patch of “weeds” that Mary reminded me looked an awful lot like what she thought poison ivy looked like. Well she was right, and this Eagle Scout, ...

It may sound simple, but the best way to prevent getting a poison ivy, oak or sumac rash is basically simple prevention: avoid contact with the plants — or even ones you think might be the poisonous ...

The staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina, previously Rhus hirta) is a common plant with a strikingly uncommon appearance. The young branches of the staghorn sumac are upright, with velvety red-brown hairs, ...

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — The official start of summer is nearing, which means more West Virginians will head outdoors to go hiking and camping. The Mountain State is known for its natural beauty, and while ...