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.

 Stream Clean Day at Cabwaylingo State Forest April 18 

4/13/2009  Does your group need an Earth Day project that will benefit thousands of people this year? Sign up for Cabwaylingo State Forest’s annual Stream Clean Day Saturday, April 18.

“Wear your old pants, shirts, jackets, sneakers or boots, and we’ll provide the gloves,” said Assistant Superintendent Lynette Simko. “After the cleanup, you can enjoy a day at the forest, have a picnic, walk the trails, fish, or watch wildlife. We offer special cabin and camping rates for all helpers, and lunch will be provided on cleaning day.”

Cabwaylingo State Forest comprises 8,123 heavily forested acres in the heart of southern West Virginia in Wayne County. Built in the 1930s, the forest gets its unique name from the four surrounding counties which it serves: CABell, WAYne, LINcoln, MinGO. It is located midway between Huntington and Williamson near Dunlow and may be reached by following U.S. Rt. 152 for about 42 miles south of Huntington and turning off at Missouri Branch.

To sign up for the Stream Clean Day, call Lynette Simko at (304) 385-4255.

Contact Information

Lynette Simko 
304-385-4255 
parks@wvdnr.gov