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.

 The Country Music of Glen Shelton at Hawks Nest State Park March 12 

3/11/2011 

ANSTED, W.Va. – Hawks Nest dinner theaters continue with the music of Glen Shelton. “This dinner theater at Hawks Nest uses a music-on-stage format,” according to Megan Flinn, event coordinator at Hawks Nest State Park.

Shelton has performed with notable stars such as Lee Ann Womak, Randy Travis and Tracy Bird, and brings uplifting, spirited, and patriotic side of country music to the stage in his performances. “

“This is the last dinner theater in our winter series,” said Flinn. “It promises to be a great show as well as a great dinner.”

The overnight package is $165 per couple and includes dinner and breakfast for two, the show and overnight lodging at Hawk Nest State Park. A gift shop discount is also extended. To enjoy dinner and the show only without staying overnight, the tickets are $54.24 each. Reservations are encouraged and required.

For Hawks Nest State Park information or reservations, call 304-658-5212. The park website is www.hawksnestsp.com

About Glen Shelton
Glen Shelton has worked with many Nashville recording artists since 1995, and he won the Colgate Country Showdown in 2002. His first national radio release was a self-written Top 40 hit on the country charts in 2004. He has continued to work with well-known artists such as Jimmy Fortune who recorded with Glen on Glen's latest album. This album includes two self-written songs that hit the Top 10 (#3 and #6) on the nationwide Christian Country Top 100 in 2009. Glen is also an IMC (Inspirational Country Music) New Artist of the Year nominee, and an ICGMA (International Country Gospel Music Association) Male Horizon and Crossover Artist nominee. The performer’s website is www.glenshelton.com.

Contact Information

Megan Flinn, Hawks Nest State Park 
304-658-5212 
megan.l.flinn@wv.gov