W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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National Park Prepares For Government Shutdown
As Congress struggles to fund government spending before a midnight deadline, a looming federal government shutdown could have a direct impact on West Virginia's National Parks operations. The Nationa...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOld And New National Parks Share Lessons For West Virginia’s New River Gorge
Last year, West Virginia’s New River Gorge became the state’s first national park and the 63rd in the nation.It’s just a one word change -- but those who fought for the new designation say it could make all the difference for the local tourism economy.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNational Park Tourism Results In Millions Of Dollars For Southern W.Va.
A new report shows that tourism in southern West Virginia’s national parks injected more than $70 million into the local economies in 2019, which was…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHere's What You Need to Know Before Climbing at the New River Gorge National Park
National Park Service officials say the New River Gorge National River is one of the largest climbing areas in the eastern U.S. Officials are hosting an…
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West Virginia, Tennessee Given Battlefield Protection Funds
West Virginia and Tennessee are among the states receiving part of $7.2 million in grants to help identify, preserve and protect historic battlefields.The…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNational Park Service Opening Environmental Education Center
The National Park Service is opening an environmental education center in southern West Virginia.The New River Gorge National River says in a news release…
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