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.

  Division of Natural Resources News Room

Below you will find a list of recent press releases issued by the Division of Natural Resources. Click on the title to view the full text of the press release.

July Wonderful West Virginia magazine on sale now


June 19, 2013 - July Wonderful West Virginia magazine features: Music on the Mountain; The Falls of Hills Creek; The Civil War and the Sharp Family; and Bronzebacks and Bucketmouths...


Lost River State Park Off-grid Location is Popular


June 19, 2013 - Slightly off the technology grid, Lost River State Park in Hardy County attracts a vacation personality that enjoys tradition, family and friend interaction, with limited distractions...


DNR Police Officers Rescue Two Men on Loose Floating Dock on the Ohio River


June 19, 2013 - Two men who were stranded in bad weather on a loose floating dock on the Ohio River near Parkersburg were rescued Tuesday, June 18, 2013...


Events and Activities at West Virginia State Parks June 20 -23


June 14, 2013 - A variety of West Virginia Day/Sesquicentennial events and activities are planned across West Virginia, many at state parks and forests...


State record skipjack caught in Mason County


June 07, 2013 - A state record skipjack was caught by Zachary Hankins of Chesapeake, Ohio on May 7...


Free Fishing Weekend is June 8-9


June 06, 2013 - Event part of National Fishing and Boating Week...


Fishing at state parks – a family favorite, a lifetime pursuit


June 06, 2013 - Ponds, lakes, streams and rivers in West Virginia sustain a favorite pastime: fishing...


Aerial tramway accesses unique lodge setting at Pipestem Resort State Park


June 06, 2013 - It sweeps from the Upper Station at Pipestem’s Canyon Rim Center to the floor of the Bluestone Canyon...


Shay No. 4 repeating honors after 50 years on June 15 at Cass Scenic Railroad


June 04, 2013 - Originally numbered 5, this Shay locomotive at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park began service at Birch Valley Lumber Company, Tioga, W.Va., in 1922...


Spec "Tackle" lar Fish & Friends Activities planned at Cacapon Resort State Park June 8 and 9


May 31, 2013 - Free fishing days in West Virginia are Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9...


Holly River State Park Recovered (mostly) from Storm Damage


May 31, 2013 - Holly River State Park has accomplished what many would have deemed impossible tasks following extensive damage from last fall’s winter storm...


Cedar Creek State Park Hosts Gilmer County on the Move, June 1, 2013


May 30, 2013 - Gilmer County on the Move, Walking Groups Challenge II members are challenging members as well as friends and neighbors to get a little exercise...


Birding Festival at Canaan Valley Resort rivals western states for birding species observed


May 30, 2013 - Tucker County in West Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands rivals any bird-watching area found in the United States, bar none...


June 1 is Busting Out All Over in West Virginia’s State Parks


May 28, 2013 - An eclectic selection of events is scheduled at West Virginia’s state parks June 1...


Governor Tomblin Offers Assistance to Oklahoma


May 28, 2013 - In wake of severe storms and tornadoes...


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