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Education Chris Schulz,

New W.Va.-Themed Board Game Coming To Classrooms Across State

"Mountain Moves” is a new educational board game designed by the West Virginia Department of Tourism and West Virginia Department of Education to engage eighth-grade students in West Virginia history, tourism and career opportunities.

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Government Eric Douglas,

State Parks, Forests To Get Upgrades

West Virginia's state parks, forests, and outdoor recreation areas are about to get an upgrade. Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday nearly $20 million in investments to modernize and expand the facilities across the state.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz,

Leaf Peepers Alert: W.Va. Fall Foliage Map Is Back

West Virginia is the third most forested state in the country. The fall foliage projection map, a collaboration between the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the Division of Forestry, promotes the best places in West Virginia to see changing fall colors.

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Government Eric Douglas,

Kessinger Tapped To Lead Tourism

Kayla Kessinger said she is excited to help tell West Virginia’s story and credited the existing Tourism team for the state's successes.

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