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.

 Scrap-booking Workshop offered at Twin Falls State Park March 20-22 

2/20/2009  Preserving cherished moments and memories by scrap-booking is ever popular and at Twin Falls Resort State Park, March 20-22 is a special weekend for anyone who wants to learn how to do it. The annual workshop teaches fun and easy ways to create a book of memories, new techniques and ideas to create generational timelines.

“For people who are avid scrap-bookers or a person just beginning to organize keepsakes and photos and need some assistance to get started, this is not only a get-away, but also a ‘get something done’ type of weekend,” says Joseph Swiney, Activities Coordinator at Twin Falls.

The weekend workshop includes: scrap-booking instruction, album kit, deli lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and refreshment breaks. Workshop options range from $249 for two nights at Twin Falls Lodge for two people with all package components, or $70 to attend the workshop only.

For more information about the scrap-booking instructors, events packages, or Twin Falls State Park, call 304-294-4000 or 800- CALL-WVA and ask for Twin Falls.

Contact Information

Joseph A Swiney 
304-294-4000 
josephswiney@wvdnr.gov