High Profile W.Va. Movies Highlight Growing Film Industry
Two high profile films made in West Virginia are calling attention to the state's growing film making industry.
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Morrisey: ‘Bridge Day Will Go On’
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Tuesday the state's two national parks would be open during the month of October, even if the government shutdown continues that long.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMorrisey Touts Economic Impact Of Tourism, Rural Health Transformation In Press Conference
Morrisey said he is trying to mitigate the impact of a federal government shutdown on local businesses during one of the state’s busiest tourism seasons with a discount for stays in state parks.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBiplane Provides Different Perspective On New River Gorge
Bill Chouinard, a pilot in Oak Hill in Fayette County, takes passengers on one-on-one excursions around the New River Gorge, Summersville Lake and surrounding areas. The twist is, Chouinard is flying an 82-year-old biplane with an open cockpit. And his passengers fly in the front seat with a view as far as the eye can see.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Contingency Fund Pays For National Parks To Reopen During Shutdown
West Virginia's national parks are the first in the nation to re-open in the midst of the federal government shutdown.
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Morrisey: Tourism Can Help W.Va. Grow
Tourism added $9 billion to West Virginia’s economy last year. And Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to see that grow.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAs W.Va. National Parks Lose Funding, 2024 Data Shows Record-High Turnout
Amid federal spending cuts that National Park Service workers say are straining operations and staffing, 2024 visitation numbers released Wednesday indicate that demand for the agency’s parks has increased.
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