State Parks, Forests
West Virginia State Parks Foundation launches online merchandise store
HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has launched an official online merchandise store, offering supporters a new way to celebrate West Virginia’s parks while directly supporting projects across the state park system. The online shop features...
Benedum foundation awards $50,000 to West Virginia State Parks Foundation
HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has received a $50,000 grant from the...
Why West Virginia’s state parks matter now more than ever
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the 100th anniversary of West Virginia’s state park system approaches,...
Overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia closed for repairs
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The renowned main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in northern West...
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West Virginia state park playgrounds targeted in new fundraising drive
HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has launched a statewide campaign to replace and modernize aging West Virginia state park playgrounds, some of which date back decades and no longer meet current safety or accessibility standards. Aging West...
West Virginia launches pet-friendly “West FURginia” state park ranger program
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have launched the West “FURginia” State Park Ranger program, a pet-friendly initiative designed to help park guests and their dogs explore the Mountain State’s natural beauty together. Visitors to state parks who bring their...
Blackwater Falls State Park begins online ticket sales for sled run
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Parks officials today announced that tickets for the sled run at Blackwater Falls State Park are now available to purchase online. The quarter-mile sled run, the longest on the East Coast, will open for the winter season on Dec....
West Virginia State Parks Foundation awarded $17,500 grant for forestry work
HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has received a $17,500 grant from the “Hearts of STIHL” program to support critical forestry work at Bluestone and North Bend state parks. The funding will be used to remove dead and potentially hazardous...