West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 20th Annual Public Employees Golf Tournament at Pipestem Resort State Park May 16 

4/1/2011 

PIPESTEM, W.Va. – The 20th Annual West Virginia Public Employees Golf Tournament is scheduled for May 16 at Pipestem Resort State Park in Summers County. Pipestem serves as host to this tournament and welcomes state, city, county and public education employees in active employment or retired status.

“Pipestem is an exceptional golf course and it is an excellent time of year for golf play,” said Park Superintendent Dave Caplinger.

Trophies and prizes will be awarded in both Men’s and Women’s Division, Low Gross & Low Net (Callaway System). In addition, there are prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive contests, with an optional skins game plus door prizes. The cost is $50 for each participant and includes greens fee, shared cart, cookout and pre-tourney range balls.

Need a practice round on Sunday, May 15? Practice tee times are available starting at 1 p.m. Call 304-466-1800 or 800 CALL WVA and ask for Pipestem State Park to make reservations. Practice Greens fee and cart are $20 (single rate).

Discount lodging of $62 plus tax on Sunday and/or Monday nights is available. Identify yourself as a tournament participant when making reservations. Deadline to reserve is Monday, May 14, to take advantage of the discount.

For information and registration forms, go online to www.pipestemresort.com or call Pipestem at 304-466-1800, extension 474 and ask for Pro Shop Manager Phyllis Hopkins.

Contact Information

Supt. Dave Caplinger, Pipestem Resort State Park 
304-466-2804 
david.w.caplinger@wv.gov