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.

 Learn to Swim at Beech Fork State Park in July and August 

7/22/2011 
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Recent heat has sparked a renewed interest in swimming at Beech Fork State Park and swimming pools across West Virginia. At Beech Fork, there’s a refreshing twist: swimming lessons.

“It’s a great time of year to learn to swim,” said Beech Fork Superintendent Matt Yeager. “The morning lessons are scheduled at the right time of day to enjoy the pool.”

Swimming lessons at Beech Fork are Tuesday through Friday mornings, July 26-28 and August 2-5. The lessons are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 10:40 a.m. There are beginner and intermediate classes.

The four-day class is $30 per student, adult or child. Classes are taught by a certified instructor. Pre-registration is required. Call the Beech Fork State Park office at 304-528-5794 for complete details.

Beech Fork State Park is located near Barboursville, W.Va. The park features a 275-site campground, vacation cabins, hiking and biking trails, picnicking and a large outdoor swimming pool.

Contact Information

Beech Fork State Park 
304-528-5794 
beechforksp@wv.gov