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.

 Time to Register for Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Fall Workshop 

8/22/2011 
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Registration is underway for the fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop to be held at Watoga State Park Sept. 16-18, 2011. The workshop is sponsored by the W.Va. Division of Natural Resources.

“Have you ever wanted to learn a new skill but have never had the opportunity to try? Or, have you wanted to take up an outdoor sport but were afraid to purchase all the equipment and then find out later that you hated it? Well, the W.Va. Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (WV BOW) Program is definitely for you,” said event coordinator Billie Shearer. “Women who are at least 18 years old can learn a new outdoor skill in a safe, non-threatening atmosphere.”

The fall WV BOW schedule offers approximately 30 classes that include biking, shooting, fishing, camping, fly tying and outdoor cooking, to list only a few. A registration fee of $150 covers lodging, some meals, and some class materials during the workshop.

For more information or to register for the workshop, please contact BOW at 304-558-2771 or billie.j.shearer@wv.gov. The registration form can be downloaded at http://www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/bow.shtm.

Contact Information

Billie Shearer, Wildlife Resources Section 
304-558-2771 
billie.j.shearer@wv.gov