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    West Virginia’s Farm-to-Table dinner series returns with scenic feasts, local flavor

    State Parks, Forests Clyde Craig -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The highly anticipated Farm-to-Table Dinner Series to be hosted at 10 West Virginia state parks in 2025 will celebrate local flavors,...

    Coopers Rock State Forest in W.Va. doubles number of campsites

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — Twenty-five new campsites have been opened at Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, West Virginia, doubling the number of sites...

    West Virginia unveils daily one-mile trail program in 32 state parks

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    BEAVER, W.Va. — To encourage West Virginians to walk at least one mile daily, state officials are designating one-mile hiking...

    Pinnacle Rock geologic marvel in West Virginia part of larger formation

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    BRAMWELL, W.Va. — Towering above the valley of the Bluestone River in southern West Virginia, legendary Pinnacle Rock has...

    Tu-Endie-Wei in W.Va. added to Underground Railroad network

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Tu-Endie-Wei State Park has been added to a national Underground Railroad program to honor the...

    New trail connects off-road trail system with Chief Logan park lodge

    State Parks, Forests David Sibray -
    LOGAN, W.Va. — A new 4.6-mile trail connecting Chief Logan State Park and the Hatfield-McCoy Trails system has opened...

    Lost River, Cass Scenic Railroad state parks to see major expansions

    State Parks, Forests Clyde Craig -
    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Lost River State Park and Cass Scenic Railroad State Park will enjoy nearly $13 million in...

    Extraordinary Beartown State Park a classroom for West Virginia geology

    State Parks, Forests Amanda Larch Hinchman -
    DROOP, W.Va. — Among the smallest state parks in West Virginia, 110-acre Beartown State Park is nevertheless among its...
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