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.

  Recreation, Tourism and Travel 

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

Natural Resources Commission Quarterly Meeting


February 09, 2012 - 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, DNR South Charleston Headquarters...


WV Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program plans Spring Workshop


February 09, 2012 - The WV Division of Natural Resources announces that the spring Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop at Stonewall Resort will be April 13-15, 2012...


WVDNR Announces Winter Waterfowl Survey Results


February 09, 2012 - Wildlife biologists counted 3,716 ducks and 3,904 Canada geese during the annual mid-winter waterfowl survey in early January...


State Parks Offer Sweet Options for Valentines Feb. 10 and 11


February 06, 2012 - February 14 is Valentine’s Day, but the prior weekend is full of dances, dinners and entertainment at West Virginia’s state parks, making Feb. 10 and 11 Sweetheart Weekend across the state...


Groundhog Day with French Creek Freddie at the West Virginia State Wildlife Center February 2


January 31, 2012 - West Virginia State Wildlife Center’s official weather prognosticator, French Creek Freddie, is poised to forecast the onset of spring on Thursday, February 2, 2012, at 10 a.m...


West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of January 23 - 27, 2012


January 27, 2012 - The following waters were stocked the week of January 23, 2012...


Schools Encouraged to Start Preparing for the March 24 Archery in the Schools State Tournament in Charleston


January 27, 2012 - SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting its 7th Annual West Virginia State Archery in the Schools (AIS) Tournament Saturday, March 24, 2012...


Late Season Hunting Opportunities


January 27, 2012 - The late part of winter presents an often overlooked opportunity for hunting in the Mountain State...


Caitlin Sharp Chosen to Reign over State Fair During Annual Fairs and Festivals Convention


January 25, 2012 - West Virginia Dandelion Festival Queen Caitlin Sharp was chosen from among 86 contestants as “Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals” at the group’s annual pageant...


West Virginia Hunters Harvest 2,007 Black Bears in 2011


January 18, 2012 - West Virginia hunters harvested 2,007 black bears during the combined 2011 archery and firearms seasons...


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


January 18, 2012 - “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...


History Series is “A Journey Through Time” at Blennerhassett Island State Park five Sundays in February and March


January 18, 2012 - “A Journey Through Time” theme binds five Sunday afternoon history programs in February and March, creating the 2012 Winter Lecture Series at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park...