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“Confederate Infantryman” Luke Stevens Makes Two Appearances at Pipestem Resort State Park with Civil War Campfire Settings in July 25 Jun 2013 | 08:35 pm
PIPESTEM, W.Va. – Two “Civil War Campfires” are scheduled at Pipestem Resort State Park in July 2013, featuring tales and songs of the time. The program will be presented by Luke Stevens, a senior at ...
July Wonderful West Virginia magazine features: Music on the Mountain; The Falls of Hills Creek; The Civil War and the Sharp Family; and Bronzebacks a... 18 Jun 2013 | 03:01 pm
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The July 2013 issue of Wonderful West Virginia, now on sale, continues its year-long celebration of the state’s sesquicentennial with articles and photos showing why West Vir...
Sesquicentennial Celebration Activities Planned at Cacapon Resort State Park, June 20-22, 2013 14 Jun 2013 | 09:20 pm
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Celebrating is something Cacapon Resort State Park does well. The vacation destination, located in Morgan County near Berkeley Springs, celebrated 75 years as a state park in...
Events and Activities at West Virginia State Parks June 20 -23, 2013 Stonewall, Delany, Dulcimers, Eagles, Fairfax Stone, Trains, Rocks, Hikes, Picnic... 14 Jun 2013 | 08:25 pm
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A variety of West Virginia Day/Sesquicentennial events and activities are planned across West Virginia, many at state parks and forests. Thursday, June 20 includes “Hail to t...
Father’s Day Weekend and West Virginia Days Activities June 14-16 at Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls State Parks 14 Jun 2013 | 03:56 pm
DAVIS, W.Va. - Father’s Day tends to focus on golf or on giving or receiving interesting neckties. However at Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley state parks there is opportunity to enjoy good meals at...
“Hail to the Hills” part of The Mountain State’s 150th anniversary celebration at many West Virginia state parks 14 Jun 2013 | 03:55 pm
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s 150th birthday is Thursday, June 20. Most major events and activities across the state are scheduled for the weekend following the actual holiday to allow gre...
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Celebrates West Virginia Day June 20 with Special Events 13 Jun 2013 | 04:52 pm
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – On June 20, 2013, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will honor the 150th anniversary of West Virginia becoming the 35th state on this date in 1863. The public is invited...
Kanawha State Forest Swimming Pool Cool Option for Summer Fun June activities add to outdoor opportunities 11 Jun 2013 | 08:17 pm
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Kanawha State Forest swimming pool is open for the summer on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The price is $3 for adults and $2 for chi...
150th Anniversary of Droop Mountain Battle Memorial Hikes in 2013 11 Jun 2013 | 08:16 pm
HILLSBORO, W.Va. - Few events about West Virginia’s statehood and history will be more meaningful than the four memorial hikes at Droop Mountain Battlefield planned in 2013. The hikes, scheduled for J...
State record skipjack caught in Mason County 7 Jun 2013 | 10:12 pm
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A state record skipjack was caught by Zachary Hankins of Chesapeake, Ohio on May 7. Hankins caught the 19.21-inch, 2.64-pound fish on a crappie jig while fishing from a boat ...
