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    Overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia closed for repairs

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The renowned main overlook at Coopers Rock State Forest in northern West Virginia will be closed for scheduled repairs to the...

    West Virginia state park playgrounds targeted in new fundraising drive

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has launched a statewide campaign to replace and modernize aging West Virginia state park playgrounds,...

    West Virginia launches pet-friendly "West FURginia" state park ranger program

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia officials have launched the West "FURginia" State Park Ranger program, a pet-friendly initiative designed...

    Blackwater Falls State Park begins online ticket sales for sled run

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Parks officials today announced that tickets for the sled run at Blackwater Falls...

    West Virginia State Parks Foundation awarded $17,500 grant for forestry work

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    HURRICANE, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks Foundation has received a $17,500 grant from the "Hearts of STIHL"...

    Exclusive dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park showcases new menu

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    PIPESTEM, W.Va. — Tickets are now available for a special dinner series at Pipestem Resort State Park that offers...

    Stargazing cabins open at Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia officials today announced the opening of the first five stargazing cabins at Coopers Rock...

    Chief Logan State Park in West Virginia debuts a fully accessible playground

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    LOGAN, W.Va. — Chief Logan State Park has unveiled a new, fully ADA-accessible playground, offering children of all abilities...
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