MORGANTOWN — The state Senate held a long-but-warm-spirited debate on Wednesday over an amendment to a bill designed to protect state-owned forests from wildfires, and bring in cash in the […]
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Wild, Wonderful West Virginia
My wife and I decided that during my week off we would embrace some of what West Virginia has to offer. I have lived in the state all my life, […]
State’s first stargazing cabins coming to Coopers Rock
“This place is a true gem for our state,” West Virginia Secretary of Commerce James Bailey said as he opened a press conference with Governor Jim Justice at Coopers Rock State […]
Trashing our public parks
by Mariel Garza What compels someone to travel to the far-off wilderness, enjoy the natural splendor it affords — and then decide to ruin it for everyone else? A couple […]
State parks’ popularity still soaring
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE SOUTH CHARLESTON, — West Virginia State Parks were bursting at the seams for the first official weekend of the summer season. Officials expect no let up as […]
West Virginia becomes a travel destination
So, what do West Virginia, Serbia, Trondelag County in Norway, Malta, Gabon and Birmingham, Ala., have in common? They are all on Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s list of top 22 […]
Four W.Va. state parks offer Tentrr campsites
Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice announced this week a new way to camp this spring and summer through a public-private partnership with Tentrr at four West Virginia state parks. […]
West Virginia state parks offer recreation, relaxation, beauty
MORGANTOWN — West Virginia offers a plethora of beautiful natural sights and locations, many of which are protected by the state’s numerous state parks. Audra State Park is a heavily […]
