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News Releases
  1. June 17, 2013
    July Wonderful West Virginia magazine features: Music on the Mountain; The Falls of Hills Creek; The Civil War and more.

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The July 2013 issue of Wonderful West Virginia, now on sale, continues its year-long celebration of...

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  2. June 14, 2013
    Father’s Day Weekend and West Virginia Days Activities June 14-16 at Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls State Parks

    DAVIS, W.Va. - Father’s Day tends to focus on golf or on giving or receiving interesting neckties. However at Blackwater Falls...

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  3. June 14, 2013
    “Hail to the Hills” part of The Mountain State’s 150th anniversary celebration at many West Virginia state parks

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s 150th birthday is Thursday, June 20.  Most major events and activities across...

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  4. June 14, 2013
    Sesquicentennial Celebration Activities Planned at Cacapon Resort State Park, June 20-22, 2013

        BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Celebrating is something Cacapon Resort State Park does well. The vacation...

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  5. June 14, 2013
    Events and Activities at West Virginia State Parks June 20 -23, 2013

    Stonewall, Delany, Dulcimers, Eagles, Fairfax Stone, Trains, Rocks, Hikes, Picnics, Cannon Firings and More SOUTH CHARLESTON,...

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  6. June 13, 2013
    Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Celebrates West Virginia Day June 20 with Special Events

        PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – On June 20, 2013, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will honor the 150th...

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  7. June 11, 2013
    Kanawha State Forest Swimming Pool Cool Option for Summer Fun: June activities add to outdoor opportunities

    CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Kanawha State Forest swimming pool is open for the summer on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and...

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  8. June 11, 2013
    150th Anniversary of Droop Mountain Battle Memorial Hikes in 2013

    HILLSBORO, W.Va. - Few events about West Virginia’s statehood and history will be more meaningful than the four memorial hikes...

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  9. June 7, 2013
    State record skipjack caught in Mason County

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A state record skipjack was caught by Zachary Hankins of Chesapeake, Ohio on May 7. Hankins caught the...

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  10. June 6, 2013
    Summersville Lake tailwater trout stocking

    SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources in cooperation with the West Virginia Professional...

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  11. June 6, 2013
    Aerial tramway accesses unique lodge setting at Pipestem Resort State Park

    PIPESTEM, W.Va. – It sweeps from the Upper Station at Pipestem’s Canyon Rim Center to the floor of the Bluestone Canyon.  It...

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  12. June 6, 2013
    Fishing at state parks – a family favorite, a lifetime pursuit

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ponds, lakes, streams and rivers in West Virginia sustain a favorite pastime: fishing.  Warm and cold...

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  13. June 5, 2013
    Free Fishing Weekend is June 8-9

    SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- National Fishing and Boating Week 2013 will be highlighted by the 23rd annual Free Fishing Weekend on...

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  14. June 4, 2013
    Shay No. 4 repeating honors after 50 years on June 15 at Cass Scenic Railroad

    CASS, W.Va. – Originally numbered 5, this Shay locomotive at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park began service at Birch Valley...

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  15. May 31, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of May 27-31

    ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked with trout the week of May 27, 2013: Anthony Creek Big Clear Creek  Big...

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  16. May 30, 2013
    Birding Festival at Canaan Valley Resort rivals western states for birding species observed

    DAVIS, W.Va. – Tucker County in West Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands rivals any bird-watching area found in the United States,...

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  17. May 30, 2013
    Holly River State Park Recovered (mostly) from Storm Damage

    HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. - Holly River State Park has accomplished what many would have deemed impossible tasks following extensive...

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  18. May 30, 2013
    Cedar Creek State Park Hosts Gilmer County on the Move, June 1, 2013

    GLENVILLE, W.Va. - Gilmer County on the Move, Walking Groups Challenge II members are challenging members as well as friends...

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  19. May 30, 2013
    Wolf Creek Band, other groups featured on Cass Scenic Dinner Trains

    CASS, W.Va. - Dinner Trains at Cass Scenic Railroad have evolved over time. A Pocahontas County tourist destination, the...

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  20. May 30, 2013
    Spec”Tackle”lar Fish & Friends Activities planned at Cacapon Resort State Park June 8 and 9

    BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Free fishing days in West Virginia are Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. Cacapon State Park...

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  21. May 24, 2013
    West Virginia Hunters Harvest 10,974 Spring Turkeys

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Preliminary harvest figures for the 2013 spring gobbler season indicate West...

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  22. May 24, 2013
    West Virginia State Parks Celebrate National Trails Day June 1, 2013

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s state parks extend an invitation to take a hike to help celebrate...

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  23. May 24, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of May 20-24

        ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of May 20, 2013:   Anthony Creek Back Fork...

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  24. May 22, 2013
    June 1 is Busting Out All Over in West Virginia’s State Parks

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An eclectic selection of events is scheduled at West Virginia’s state parks June...

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  25. May 21, 2013
    ArtSpring 2013 at Canaan Valley State Park Memorial Weekend

        DAVIS, W.Va. – ArtSpring at Canaan Valley Resort State Park is Memorial weekend, May 24-26. The opening-of...

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  26. May 21, 2013
    Get Outdoors at North Bend State Park Family Trails Weekend May 31 - June 2

        CAIRO, W.Va. – Family Trails Weekend at North Bend State Park, May 31 – June 2, jumpstarts the summer months...

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  27. May 20, 2013
    West Virginia Trout Stocking Week of May 13 - 17

    ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of May 13, 2013:   Anthony Creek Bear Rocks...

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  28. May 20, 2013
    Division of Natural Resources Seeks Input from Stonewall Jackson Anglers

        SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be conducting an angler survey...

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  29. May 20, 2013
    Division of Natural Resources Warns: Don’t Feed the Bears!

        BECKLEY, W.Va. – The Division of Natural Resources reminds all West Virginia residents that feeding black...

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Hoy Murphy, Jr.
Hoy Murphy, Jr.
Hoy.R.Murphy@wv.gov
Phone (304) 957-9365
Subject(s): DNR, GES