State Parks, Forests

The West Virginia State Parks system is giving back to men and women who have served in the military by offering a special discount to veterans who stay overnight at select parks and forests between Oct. 29 and Nov. 16, 2017. Good for 50 percent off regular lodge and cabin rental rates, the offer is … Read more

A major upgrade to the boating facilities at Tygart Lake State Park will begin this fall, according to park superintendent Jim Browning. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin Monday, Oct. 9, and is expected to be completed by early summer 2018, and visitors should be aware that the entire marina and boat ramp will be … Read more

One of the most lofty resort-parks in the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia, Canaan Valley State Park is gearing up for a vivid autumn, and its staff is emphasizing its location as an ideal base for exploration. Within an hour’s drive of some of the region’s most popular outdoor attractions, including Dolly Sods and Blackwater … Read more

In celebration of West Virginia’s 154th birthday, the state Division of Tourism will give away a vacation package every hour on Tuesday, June 20. The West Virginia Day giveaways wrap up the division’s two-week-long Almost Heaven social media blitz, which spurred hundreds of thousands of residents and lovers of West Virginia to share images of … Read more

Now that school is out, West Virginia state parks and forests are offering early summer lodging specials to help visitors enjoy even more hiking, biking, swimming, and other outdoor activities. Beginning June 4, nine state parks and forests will offer a “Parks Are In” accommodation discount of 30 percent off cabin and lodge room rentals at … Read more

From a festival dedicated to avian species of the Alleghenies to a two-day celebration of native Irish road bowling, many “cool” opportunities beckon travelers to the upland Canaan Valley Resort in June, according to Steve Drumheller, its general manager. Locals like Drumheller, a long-time resident of the valley, say June is one of the most pleasant months of the … Read more