W.Va. to invest $10 million at Coopers Rock State Forest
BRUCETON MILLS, W.Va. — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has announced several new construction projects at one of the state’s most visited forests—Coopers Rock...
W.Va. state park superintendents complete special police training
TWIN FALLS STATE PARK, W.Va. — Superintendents at 12 West Virginia state parks completed training in February to become certified special natural resources police...
Beartown State Park a classroom for West Virginia geology
DROOP, W.Va. — Among the smallest state parks in West Virginia, 110-acre Beartown State Park is nevertheless among its most fascinating. For decades, it's...
W.Va. state parks extend deadline on holiday gift cards
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia state parks are extending a promotion that rewards shoppers for purchasing state park gift cards until 11:59 p.m. eastern...
Prehistoric mastodon may have carried these thorny trees into W.Va.
CAIRO, W.Va. — With thorns the size of knives, this bizarre cousin of the black locust tree that's common throughout West Virginia might have...
Tomlinson Run trout stream restored in northern W.Va.
NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — Nearly 8,000 feet of the most northern trout stream in West Virginia have been restored at Tomlinson Run State Park,...
Farm-to-Table dinners return to W.Va. State Parks
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia State Parks farm-to-table dinner series is back this year and is the best way to enjoy locally...
Blackwater Falls visitors can expect far more in Tucker County
DAVIS, W.Va. — Blackwater Falls may be one of the best-known natural wonders in West Virginia, but the waterfall and surrounding park are best...
Adventure lakes at Pipestem Resort, Tygart Lake to open May 20
Adventure lakes at Pipestem Resort and Tygart Lake state parks are set to open on May 20, and officials are encouraging travelers to book...
Bill to privatize W.Va. state parks could be irreversible
Could West Virginia residents lose control of their state parks? Some state officials are warning voters about what could be a threat to the...
Retired administrator warns against state parks privatization
The West Virginia Legislature this week is considering the privatization of the state's park system. Mark Wylie, retired parks district administrator and long-time superintendent...
Parks provide discount for families with young cancer patients
West Virginia State Parks announced a partnership with the Walking Miracles Family Foundation that provides lodging discounts to families in need of travel assistance...