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 Tourism News Room 

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

Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Jan. 9-22, 2012


December 30, 2011 - Lore and Tracking Weekend; Upper Potomac Fiddle Retreat; Battle of Droop Mountain Dinner Theatre Presentation...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Dec. 26, 2011 – Jan. 8, 2012


December 16, 2011 - The Nutcracker; 17th Annual GoodNight Celebration; New Year’s Eve Celebration; New Year’s Celebration; Little Princess Ball; WVSO’s Montclaire String Orchestra ...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Nov. 14-27


November 03, 2011 - Christmas Celebration at Adaland Mansion; Women’s Writing Weekend; The Rivalry; Holiday Parade and Christmas Fantasy Light Show...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Oct. 15-30


October 12, 2011 - Zipline Canopy Tour Halloween Haunting; Hinton Railroad Days; WV Turkey Festival; ACE's New River Gorge-ous Trail Run & Walk...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Sept. 19 – Oct. 2


September 13, 2011 - 58th Heritage Weekend: Sept. 23-24, throughout Hardy County; Mountain Heritage Arts & Crafts Festival: Sept. 23-25, Charles; National Hunting and Fishing Days: Sept. 23-25, Stonewall Resort, Roanoke...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Aug. 8-21, 2011


August 02, 2011 - Huntington Rib & Music Festival; Augusta Heritage Festival and Craft Fair; Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Adaland Mansion...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory March 7-20


February 24, 2011 - The Chieftains: March 8, WVU Creative Arts Center, Morgantown, Vienna Boys Choir: March 11, Carnegie Hall, Lewisburg, 8th Annual Culinary Classic: March 11-12, Stonewall Resort State Park, Roanoke...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Jan. 24 – Feb. 6


January 24, 2011 - “The Music Man”, The Harlem Globetrotters, The Belle of Amherst, Elvis Tribute-Dinner Theater, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Jan. 10-23


January 06, 2011 - Rocket Men: A Brief History of Rocketry; Ballroom Dance with West Virginia Dance; Lore & Tracking; Sagebrush Round-up Country and Western Music...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Dec. 27 – Jan. 9


December 27, 2010 - Blackwater Falls State Park New Year’s Eve Celebration, Canaan Valley Resort State Park New Year’s Celebration, Chief Logan State Park Lodge- New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner and Dance...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Oct. 18-31


September 28, 2010 - The Asylum: Ward 24: Oct. 18-31, Trans-Allegheny Asylum, Weston; Get Up! Get Out! Get At It: Oct. 22-24, Twin Falls Resort State Park, Mullens......


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory Oct. 4-17


September 14, 2010 - The West Virginia Division of Tourism produces this media advisory with the help of other agencies and tourism businesses across the Mountain State...


Tourism Adventure Media Advisory July 1 -18


June 11, 2010 - More than 130 artisans will set up shop to demonstrate and sell a variety of products, including wood, glass and metal pieces, one-of-a-kind clothing items and fine art. Musical and traditional Appalachian entertainment are scheduled throughout...


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