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.

 Canyon Rim Café Opens at West Virginia’s Pipestem State Park 

9/1/2011 
PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Pipestem State Park's new Canyon Rim Café is now open at McKeever Lodge. Featuring a coffee and sandwich menu, frequent morning hours, free Wi-Fi, televisions and outdoor seating, the casual eatery gives park guests and visitors to the Summers County area even more variety in dining choices.

"This is not your average park snack bar, but is a very modern, colorful, and energetic place to enjoy a quick breakfast, lunch, or dinner,” according to Supt. Dave Caplinger.

The opening of Canyon Rim Café gives the park four restaurants to choose from, including the full service Bluestone Dining Room, the elegant Mountain Creek Restaurant, and Mulligan's at the golf course clubhouse. The Bluestone Dining Room and Canyon Rim Café are open year-round.

Canyon Rim Café hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily until Labor Day, and also on weekends until Oct. 30. Weekdays from Labor Day to Oct. 30, it will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the winter months it will be open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pipestem Resort State Park is located in Summers County between Athens and Hinton. Open year-round, Pipestem features two lodges, vacation cabins, campground, two golf courses, miles of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding and fishing option in Long Branch Lake or the Bluestone River. For Pipestem information, visit www.pipestemresort.com or call 304-466-1800.

Contact Information

Dave Caplinger, Superintendent 
304-466-1800 
David.W.Caplinger@wv.gov