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  1. DNR Natural Resources Police Officers Rescue Two Men on Loose Floating Dock on the Ohio River Near Parkersburg

    PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – Two men who were stranded in bad weather on a loose floating dock on the Ohio River near Parkersburg were...

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  2. Lost River State Park Off-grid Location is Popular

        MATHIAS, W.Va. - Slightly off the technology grid, Lost River State Park in Hardy County attracts a vacation...

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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. “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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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WV Forest products
WV Forest products
Did you know forest products made in West Virginia are shipped all over the world? Check out what WV produces.

 Check out videos of West Virginians working in the forest product industry.

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Interactive oil and gas mapping
Interactive oil and gas mapping
Where are natural gas wells located in West Virginia? View an interactive map showing gas and oil wells.


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Wildlife Management
Wildlife Management
The Statewide Wildlife Management Program is designed to conserve and manage high quality habitats for a variety of wildlife species and to improve public access to these resources.

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2013 Birds of Prey Program
by Three Rivers Avian Center
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Clements Nursery Tree of the Month
Chestnut Oak

Scientific Name:
Quercus prinus 

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DNR Director’s Blog
WV Wild blog by DNR Director Frank Jezioro
Be sure to read West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Director Frank Jezioro’s entertaining stories and observations about hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities every month in
West Virginia Wild.