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Eggs Hiding, Seekers Sought at Many State Parks on Easter Weekend

Six West Virginia State Parks areas have Easter activities planned, with many including an Easter egg hunt for children on Saturday,

Statement From the First Lady: Regarding NGA Report in Preventing Childhood Obesity

First Lady Gayle Manchin, who is also the Chair of the West Virginia Healthy Lifestyles Coalition and Chair of both the West Virginia State Board of Education’s Wellnes

Steal Away for Jazz at Hawks Nest State Park March 6

A jazz performance by “Stolen Moments” will be the featured entertainment March 6 at the next dinner theater event at Hawks Nest State Park. The musicians are members of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

Irish Eyes are Smiling on the 23rd Annual West Virginia Irish Heritage Festival at Pipestem Resort State Park March 13

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at Pipestem Resort State Park Saturday, March 13, with “The Earl of Elkview and the O’Daugherty Family Singers” along with special guest Buddy Griffin and some new

Tourism Adventure Media Advisory March 8-21

The Odessa Philharmonic, under the baton of Hobart Earle, returns to North America for the first time in more than ten years. The orchestra is internationally prominent and has performed in some of the

Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Feb. 22 - March 7

The Israel Ballet presents Don Quixote in celebration for the 400th anniversary of the publication of the first part of Miguel de Cervantes novel 'Don Quixote de la Mancha.' The Israel Ballet is the only Ballet

West Virginia’s Mid-winter Waterfowl Survey Completed

Wildlife biologists counted 2,868 ducks and 7,789 Canada geese during the annual mid-winter waterfowl survey in early January, according to Steve Wilson, Waterfowl Biologist fo

An American Idol in the 1850s – Jenny Lind – is portrayed at Hawks Nest State Park Dinner Theater Feb. 6

Johanna Maria Lind, known as Jenny Lind, was Swedish, young, a beauty, and talented. She took singing in the United States to a different level in 1850. One hundred and sixty years later, when television shows

“Beach Blanket Bump-Off” is featured Murder Mystery at West Virginia State Parks 2010 Dinner Theaters

It may be wintry outside, but indoors at West Virginia State Parks’ dinner theaters, things heat up quickly as beach bars and babes set the stage

Statement from the Governor Regarding the Passage of 180 Days

Gov. Joe Manchin today released the following statement about the West Virginia State Senate and West Virginia House of Delegates passing legislation requiring

WVDNR Physically Challenged Advisory Board to Meet at South Charleston Headquarters on April 6 at 3 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Physically Challenged Advisory Board (PCAB) is scheduled

“Sizzle and Pop” or simply chill out as W.Va. State Parks offer a variety of opportunities to bring in the New Year

Little Princess Ball at North Bend State Park Jan. 2

Daughters and dads are invited to start the New Year right by attending the “Little Princess Ball” at North Bend State Park. This exclusive party is schedule for Saturday, Jan. 2, for fathers with their princess or princesses ages 5-12.

Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Dec. 21-Jan. 3

Visit the wintry ski mountains of Canaan Valley Resort with family and friends over the holidays. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand Christmas Eve reading holiday stories and visiting with the children.

West Virginia Location to Be Used in Tony Scott's "Unstoppable"

While Follansbee, W.Va., waits for its cinematic debut in Robert Tinnell's film, "Feast of the Seven Fishes," it will soon get to share the spotlight with Bellaire, Brewster, Mingo Junction and Martins Ferr
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