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.

 Iconic Imagery the Focus at Twin Falls State Park Photography Weekend, September 16-18 

8/31/2011 
MULLENS, W.Va. – The Pioneer Farm, an early 1800s setting, and the two distinct waterfalls at Twin Falls State Park are ready for their close-ups. Early fall provides the backdrop for Twin Falls Resort State Park’s Fall Photography Workshop scheduled for the weekend of Sept.16-18. The agenda bridges an array of topics from equipment and composition to photography, natural light, wildlife, night, people, action photography, and digital imaging. The workshop provides beginning to intermediate instruction on 35 mm and digital camera use and techniques.

Instructors Steve Shaluta and Steven Rotsch are well known for their scenic photography of West Virginia, publications and instructional workshops. Participants are encouraged to bring their cameras and equipment, photos, digital images, laptop computers, and other photography items to the workshop.

The Fall Photography Workshop packages include a variety of accommodation choices or workshop only. All packages include workshop, full lunch on Saturday and Sunday and refreshments. The package price of $176 for one person includes two nights' lodging, workshop fee, full lunch on Saturday and Sunday and break refreshments. The workshop-only price of $70 includes workshop fee, full lunch on Saturday and Sunday and break refreshments. Cabin rates and other package prices are available. Advanced reservations are required.

Twin Falls State Park is located in Wyoming County near Mullens and Pineville. In June, an additional 27 rooms at the lodge were dedicated, bringing the lodge to 47 sleeping rooms open year-round. Fourteen cabins, 50-site campground, championship golf and several miles of hiking and biking trails are available.
 
For workshop information call 304-294-4000 or visit the website www.twinfallsresort.com for additional events, packages, deals and park information.

Contact Information

Bryan Danford, Activities Coordinator 
304-294-4000 
bryan.w.danford@wv.gov