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Gov. Justice announces West Virginia named top global travel destination yet again

National Geographic selects West Virginia’s whitewater for prestigious 2024 “Best of the World” list CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Tourism today announced that West Virginia has been selected as one of National Geographic’s “Best of the World” Top 20 Travel Experiences for 2024. The internationally acclaimed publication has selected Read More…

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Tourism Day at the Legislature welcomes hundreds of industry members to State Capitol

Annual event celebrating record economic impact and state tourism successes   CHARLESTON, WV –– The West Virginia Capitol was filled with enthusiastic travel and tourism industry partners from across the state today as they gathered together to celebrate the industry’s continued success in West Virginia. Tourism’s economic impact is the highest in the state’s history with total Read More…

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Snowshoe Mountain opens today at 9 a.m.

If Winter hasn’t arrived enough in Calhoun County, a mere 3 hour and 29 minute drive will put you in the winter scene at Snowshoe Mountain with plenty of Winter fun in store. Snowshoe opens for the 2022/23 season today at 9 a.m. https://www.snowshoemtn.com Winter Events Calendar It’s going to be another action-packed winter with Read More…

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West Virginia Launches the Nation’s First Statewide Waterfall Trail 

Passport program designed to encourage travelers to uncover more than two dozen falls statewide Charleston, W.Va. – Chasing waterfalls takes on a whole new meaning this summer in West Virginia with today’s launch of the first-ever statewide Waterfall Trail. The trail targets travelers looking to get off the beaten path, reconnect with nature and discover more Read More…