Heron Festival set for Oct. 14 at Beech Fork State Park
Beech Fork State Park near Huntington, W.Va., will host its 2017 Heron Festival on Saturday, Oct. 14.
A celebration of one of the park's most...
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...
Visitors to W.Va. forest and six parks to be charged entrance...
Visitors to six West Virginia state parks and a state forest will be charged entrance fees this year, according to Stephen McDaniel, director of the...
Stonewall latest W.Va. state park to add electric-vehicle chargers
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park will begin accommodating growing number of guests who drive electric vehicles this month, opening a series of charging stations...
Saturday birding hikes return to Kanawha State Forest
The popular “Birding Around the Sun” nature hikes will return to Kanawha State Forest this May, and, for the third year, the hikes will...
New state park will attract business to lower Elk River
A new state park is among the many things people in West Virginia can look forward to once the quarantine is lifted. And while...
Gov. Justice: Pipestem state park to add zip-line, canopy tours
Governor Jim Justice today announced an $11-million investment package for Pipestem Resort State Park that will include new outdoor-adventure infrastructure and updated park accommodations.
Beginning...
Blennerhassett Island to debut classical garden party June 23
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will debut an early 19th century-style garden party June 23 at the park’s recently restored Blennerhassett Pleasure Garden.
The party...
State park restaurants to feature enhanced West Virginia cuisine
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Restaurants at state parks across West Virginia will begin sourcing local ingredients and refreshing their menus with native flair, thanks...
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...
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...
Governor closes park, forest campgrounds in state system
West Virginia state park and forest campgrounds, as well as the scenic overlooks at Coopers Rock and Blackwater Falls, have been closed, according to...
