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WASHINGTON, Dec. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Celebrate the New Year with fun, fresh air, and scenic views by participating in a First Day Hike in one of America’s State Parks. These guided hikes are organized annually from Hawaiito Maine to encourage individuals and families to start the year on the right foot – by getting outside and connecting with nature. Read More…
Golfers can now directly book tee times at Cacapon, Canaan Valley, Pipestem and Twin Falls through the GolfNow website and app. CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that golfers are now able to book tee times at West Virginia state park golf courses thanks to a new partnership with NBC Sports Next and GolfNow. State Park Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV — During his administration briefing yesterday, Gov. Jim Justice announced that this year’s West Virginia National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration will return to the Summit Bechtel Reserve near Beckley on Sept. 9-10 and that tickets are now available to purchase online.Purchase Tickets HereThis annual event, designed to introduce people to hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, and other Read More…
Agreement will provide scouts with access to free and reduced-price activities at state parks in exchange for contributing to service projects.CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced that the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources and the Buckskin Council of the Boy Scouts of America officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow scouts to utilize various Read More…
CHARLESTON, WV – As a show of appreciation to veterans and active duty military personnel, Gov. Jim Justice announced today that several discounts for all United States veterans are available. Veterans who stay at a West Virginia state park lodge throughout the month of November are eligible for a 50% discount on lodge room stays. “I Read More…
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources today announced that the 2023 West Virginia Wildlife Calendar is now available to purchase online at WVstateparks.com. “If you’re a hunter, angler or outdoor enthusiast, our award-winning wildlife calendar is simply the best calendar you can buy — no question about it,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “We are Read More…
After more than a 100-year absence from the Mountain State, elk are making a comeback in West Virginia and you have a chance to see these incredible animals in a natural habitat. Our guided elk tours are the best way to learn about the history of elk management in West Virginia and what the West Virginia Read More…
Governor holds ribbon-cutting to celebrate reopening of Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge after $5.2 million renovation projectDAVIS, WV – Gov. Jim Justice joined West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby and officials with West Virginia State Parks today for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge to celebrate its grand reopening after the completion of Read More…
