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    State Parks, Forests

    Why West Virginia's state parks matter now more than ever

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    CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As the 100th anniversary of West Virginia's state park system approaches, officials say the network of...

    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...

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

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    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"...
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