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.

 Babcock State Park Hosts Birds of Prey, July 16 

7/13/2011 
CLIFFTOP, W.Va. – “Wings Of Wonder: WV Birds of Prey,” the interactive, award-winning program by Three Rivers Avian Center, will be at Babcock State Park, Saturday, July 16, at 7 p.m. The program features live birds of prey including owls, hawks, a peregrine falcon and a young bald eagle.

“Park visitors and the public are invited to come see these birds up close, get to know about their habitats, and collect tips about what you can do to help wild birds in your area,” according to Sean Pettrey, Asst. Supt. at Babcock State Park. The program lasts about one hour with questions and answers following. The event is at the park activity shelter next to the Babcock campground and check-in station.

Babcock State Park is located in Clifftop in Fayette county. Babcock became a state park in 1937 and features vacation cabins, camping, hiking trails, Babcock Stables, and fishing. It is best known for the iconic Glade Creek Grist Mill. To view the mill from home, visit www.babcocksp.com for a bird’s eye view via webcam. For park information call 304-438-3004.

Contact Information

Sean Pettrey, Asst. Supt., Babcock State Park 
304-438-3004 
babcocksp@wv.gov