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.

  Family, Home and Community 

Below you will find a list of recent press releases that relate to Family, Home and Community. Click Read More to view the full text of the press release.

Outer Space, Western Dance and more at W.Va. State Parks Jan. 20 - 22


January 11, 2012 - Winter brings many events of interest to West Virginia’s state parks the weekend of Jan. 20, according to Sissie Summers, state parks programming services coordinator...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Jan. 9-22, 2012


December 30, 2011 - Lore and Tracking Weekend; Upper Potomac Fiddle Retreat; Battle of Droop Mountain Dinner Theatre Presentation...


Department of Agriculture Honors Farm City Week Poster Contest Winners


December 21, 2011 - West Virginia students in kindergarten through sixth grades recently participated in the West Virginia Department of Agriculture’s (WVDA) Farm-City Week poster contest...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Dec. 26, 2011 – Jan. 8, 2012


December 16, 2011 - The Nutcracker; 17th Annual GoodNight Celebration; New Year’s Eve Celebration; New Year’s Celebration; Little Princess Ball; WVSO’s Montclaire String Orchestra ...


Tygart Lake Lodge starts 2012 with year-round operations


December 15, 2011 - Tygart Lake State Park lodge and restaurant will no longer close during the winter and now will be a year-round operation...


New Senior Lifetime Hunting and Fishing License Available


December 15, 2011 - The new Senior Lifetime Hunting, Trapping and Fishing License, which becomes effective January 1, 2012, is now available for purchase, according to DNR Director Frank Jezioro...


“Dinner Plus” packages at Hawks Nest State Park in January


December 13, 2011 - “Dinner Plus” joins the winter activities that continue at Hawks Nest State Park in Fayette County even during the major renovation and facility updates that have been ongoing since Nov. 1...


Door Buster Winter Rates at North Bend State Park


December 13, 2011 - North Bend State Park is encouraging people to visit and enjoy the park in the winter months with special off-season rates...


Antiques, street rods and customs rolling toward Valley Falls State Park, Sunday, Aug. 8


July 13, 2010 - That’s part of the appeal of this show for people attending the 8th Annual AACA Antique Car Show at Valley Falls State Park, according to Park Supt. Ronnie ...


"Lost Ladybug Project" at Beech Fork State Park


June 29, 2010 - Naturalists at West Virginia’s state parks make summer vacations and visits more interesting. It’s as simple as attending a walk or one of the ma...


A Kinnikinnick of Activities and Events Scheduled for Independence Weekend at Many West Virginia State Parks


June 28, 2010 - A mixture of activities and interests fill the Fourth of July weekend at West Virginia’s state parks. When traveling the state this holiday weekend, check out events from music and art to frontier living ...


“The Redcoats” Farewell Concert at Pipestem Resort State Park June 19


June 16, 2010 - In the mid-1960s, some teenage boys began playing music in the basement of one of their parent’s homes in Princeton. Little did they know that was the beginning of a musical journey that would...


West Virginia Day and Father's Day Buffets at West Virginia State Parks


June 16, 2010 - West Virginia Day and Father’s Day fall on the same day in 2010. Many West Virginia state parks restaurants are recognizing the state’s 147th birthday and an option for those wondering what to...


Celebrate West Virginia Day and Father's Day Weekend at West Virginia's State Parks and Forests


June 11, 2010 - West Virginia Day and Father’s Day both fall on Sunday, June 20, and a variety of outdoor activities are scheduled for the weekend at West Virginia’s state parks and forests. From the master liar Bil Lepp at Watoga State Park...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory July 1 -18


June 11, 2010 - More than 130 artisans will set up shop to demonstrate and sell a variety of products, including wood, glass and metal pieces, one-of-a-kind clothing items and fine art. Musical and traditional Appalachian entertainment are scheduled throughout...