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Gov. Manchin, Mayor Jones Announce Tv Airing Dates For Met-Rx World’S Strongest Man Competition

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Joe Manchin and Charleston Mayor Danny Jones today announced the worldwide television airing dates for the 2008 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) competition held in Charleston in September. During a news conference this morning, th...

Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Jan. 9-18, 2009

A Groovy Kind of Murder: Jan. 9-11, 2009, Historic Fayette Theater, Fayetteville. An audience participation murder mystery written by Karen Vuranch is a musical spoof on the 1960s.

2008 West Virginia Fall Turkey Harvest Down

Preliminary figures for the 2008 fall turkey hunting season indicate that 1,128 birds were harvested this fall. This represents a 25 percent decline from last year’s fall harvest of 1,511. The largest harvest declines were reported in the...

West Virginia’s Muzzleloader Deer Season Opens December 15

West Virginia’s six-day muzzleloader deer season opens December 15 and continues through December 20, 2008, in all counties open to firearm hunting for deer, according to Curtis Taylor, Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section of the Division of Natural...

4th Annual Winter Eagle Survey at Pipestem State Park Jan. 3

Look to the skies on Jan. 3 in the Pipestem area, and chances are good you’ll see eagles. Participants in the 4th annual Winter Eagle Survey will become valued “observers,” says Jim Phillips, Pipestem Resort State Park Naturalist. “Attend...

Bring in the New Year at West Virginia State Parks

West Virginia State Parks will welcome in 2009 with dinners, parties, dances, or just some quiet time, depending upon how you want to greet the New Year. Reservations are required for most events, so it’s not too early to start making your year-end pla...

FREE Skiing at Canaan Valley Resort State Park Dec. 11

Davis, W.Va. – Canaan Valley Resort in Davis, West Virginia, celebrates 37 years of skiing with free opening day skiing on Thursday, Dec. 11, from noon to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy the convenience of rentals onsite with $20 ski and $30 snowboard rentals or bring...

Governor And First Lady To Host Annual Joyful Night Ceremony On Dec. 1

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Gov. Joe Manchin and First Lady Gayle Manchin invite all West Virginians to join them for the annual "Joyful Night" ceremony beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, at the State Capitol. The audience will be invited to join in a mus...

Holiday ideas to brighten the season from WV Division of Tourism

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With Thanksgiving around the corner and Christmas and New Year’s following soon after, the West Virginia Division of Tourism offers tips for non-stop holiday fun that will fit any budget and lifestyle. "West Virginia is an ideal...

Mountain State tradition, West Virginia Hunting 2008

Both wild and wonderful can be found in West Virginia during the winter hunting seasons. It’s close by, it’s not expensive, and most importantly, it’s fun. Hunting is a tradition in the Mountain State. From big game like deer, bear and wild turkey t...

Cool outdoor recreation in West Virginia

Winter in West Virginia warms the heart of outdoor fun-seekers, from beginners to experts. The Mountain State’s resorts and parks provide a winter wonderland for skiers, snowboarders, tubers and other adventurers. In the mountains, winter comes early ...

Tourism Adventure Media Advisory

Although West Virginians are known year-round for their warm welcomes, good cooking and fellowship, those qualities become even more apparent during the holiday season. This year the Mountain State plays host to a variety of festivals that showcase Ch...

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events in the Mountain State

The New Year is coming faster than you think, and it’s not too early to start figuring out where you want to be when 2009 comes calling. West Virginia’s state parks will welcome in 2009 with dinners, parties, dances, or just some quiet time, depend...

Wild Foods Expert Edelene Wood at Pipestem State Park Nov. 28

If you’re still thinking about food the day after Thanksgiving, wild foods expert Edelene Wood has some suggestions that she’ll share during a special event at Pipestem Resort State Park in Summers County. Wood will be a featured speaker at Pipestem No...

Outdoor Youth Challenge Winners at National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebration

Winners have been announced for the Outdoor Youth Challenge held during West Virginia’s Celebration of National Hunting and Fishing Days Sept. 27 and 28 at Stonewall Resort State Park, according to Shawn Head of the Wildlife Resources Section of the We...
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