2/17/2010
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Superintendents at 11 West Virginia state parks and forests with cabins are planning ahead. They believe families and friends will be looking for an affordable spring getaway or early vacation after the heavy snow and unpredictable weather retreats. Participating parks have put on the “getaway fun” hats and decided to step up the savings further by
knocking off an additional $100 on some weekly rental times, but
to get this rate reduction, reservations must be made by February 28, 2010
“For those who have a week for a spring getaway, we offer this as an incentive with a deep price cut at some areas and an unusual price reduction at other areas,” said Ken Caplinger, Chief of West Virginia State Parks. “Last year we created this cabin promotion in response to an economic downturn and had good response. What we learned was March should be part of the mix for people wanting to get on the road as soon as winter gets milder.”
The Spring Vacation cabin promotion is for weekly rentals in March, April and through May 14. “With the greening of forest and spring flowers, we also see fishing opportunities abound statewide this time of year,” Caplinger said. “Parks are encouraged to be creative and entrepreneurial in promotions, packages and special events designed to provide fulfilling experiences for state residents as well as out-of-state visitors while increasing occupancy at times when the cabins may not be at or near full capacity.”
Participating parks and forests include , Blackwater Falls, Bluestone, Cacapon Resort, Canaan Valley Resort, Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbrier State Forest, Lost River, Pipestem Resort, Tygart Lake, and Watoga.
“It’s a nice opportunity for an off-season get-away,” said Dorinda Taylor, superintendent at Lost River State Park in Hardy County. “For Lost River, it is some of our best months for bird watching, hiking and the exceptional view from Cranny Crow.” Lost River has cabins open year-round and is a popular park for residents from the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore Md. areas. “We’re quiet, affordable and most importantly, a relaxed place to getaway.”
Superintendents at Tygart Lake and Greenbrier State Forest remind folks that cabins open in mid-April.
Parks and forests may have other packages, weekend event packages or discounts to consider for shorter periods of time. Additional information is online at www.wvstateparks.com or by calling 800 CALL-WVA and asking for the specific park.
Spring Vacation Discount Details
Visitors get $100 off a cabin reserved for any seven consecutive days (weekly rental rate) in March, April, and through May 14, 2010, when the reservation is made until February 28, 2010, as available.
Reservations must be made by telephone. This offer is not available by online reservations. Standard reservation guidelines apply: half of deposit in advance with remaining balance due upon arrival. The $100 will be subtracted from the rate balance due upon arrival. Ask the reservation clerk to make note that you are taking advantage of the $100 off – Spring Vacation Promotion for your weekly rental in March, April, and through May 14 fee balance.
The 2010 Spring Vacation Cabin offer is applicable for bungalows, standard (mountain cabins) at Cacapon Resort; any type cabin or cottage at other participating parks, and the two-story company houses at Cass Scenic Railroad, as available.
Rental fees are subject to applicable taxes. Each park is responsible for quotation of 2010 rental rates when reservations are made and confirmed. Fees are subject to applicable taxes. Other discounts can not be applied to the W.Va. Spring Getaway rate reductions. The offer expires on February 28, 2010.
Contact Information
Ken Caplinger
304-558-2764
ken.k.caplinger@wv.gov