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.

 Canaan Valley Resort Celebrates 40 Years of Golf: May 31 Event for American Cancer Society 

5/8/2008 

Davis, W.Va. – Golfers can enjoy a two-for-one day on the links at Canaan Valley Resort for the 40th anniversary celebration of the resort state park’s golf course Saturday, May 31.  In addition to playing the nationally recognized Geoffrey Cornish-designed course, proceeds from the event will go to the American Cancer Society.

“Canaan Valley Resort is the third golf course to open in the West Virginia State Park System and is the system’s first 18-hole course to open,” said Troy Cardwell, General Manager of Canaan Valley Resort.  “Canaan Valley Resort is excited to celebrate 40 years of great golf with a special event that will support the American Cancer Society in its worldwide movement to end cancer. We’ll have a special area of recognition on the golf course where commemorative flags will honor cancer survivors or serve as reminders of those who have died. All proceeds from the flags will be presented to the American Cancer Society.” 

The anniversary celebration kicks off with golf tee times that begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue during the day. Golfers will play at their own pace, have the opportunity to participate in contests and activities, and will conclude the day with awards, an outdoor cookout and live entertainment.

The $99 entry fee includes green fees, cart rentals, a commemorative flag, prizes, an evening reception and cookout and a donation to the American Cancer Society. Proximity prizes will include a new car for a Hole-N-One, golf bags, putters, drivers and other prizes. Golfers are invited to enter a 50/50 putting contest at the practice green at 4:30 p.m. The putting contest is $20 per entrant, with half of those proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Saturday golfers are eligible for a discounted green fee and shared cart rate of $40 on Sunday. A special lodging rate is available for Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31.

The Canaan Valley Resort golf course, located in Tucker County and minutes from Blackwater Falls State Park earned four stars from Golf Digest Magazine. Along with its spectacular mountain views, the course features meticulously groomed fairways, 65 sand bunkers, water hazards and lush greens that are friendly to beginner golfers while challenging to experienced golfers

For additional information or reservations, contact Canaan Valley Resort at 304 866-4121, or visit the Web site at www.CanaanResort.com

 “Canaan Valley has a beautiful setting for a May golf event,” said Ken Caplinger, West Virginia State Parks Chief. “I encourage golfers to visit this and any of our state parks courses this summer, because they are in excellent condition this year.”  Other state park courses include Twin Falls, Cacapon, Stonewall, Hawks Nest and Pipestem. For information about all West Virginia State Park golf courses, packages and greens fee offers go online, www.wvstateparks.com .

Contact Information

Troy Cardwell 
(304) 866-4121  
cardwellt@guestservices.com