West Virginia Department of Tourism

Everybody Gone Surfing, Surfing W.Va.

It's a crisp fall day, and the leaves are showing the early glimmers of red and yellow.  Andrew Wagner stood on a sandy beach, deep in the Appalachian mountains. He wore a wetsuit and held a surfbo...

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Tourism School Aims To Grow More Hospitality Workers, Entrepreneurs

The first ever Governor's School for Tourism wrapped up recently with high hopes that the 50 students will someday land jobs in West Virginia's tourism sector.

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Department Of Tourism Launches W.Va. Culinary Trail

The West Virginia Department of Tourism is highlighting 27 restaurants in the state in its new Culinary Trail.

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Tourism Department Released First Fall Foliage Report

Jones said different elements like temperature and precipitation go into an especially vibrant season. He said all those factors are lining up this year. “We are fortunate here to have a very diverse hardwood forest in West Virginia,” Jones said. “I think this year is going to be really vibrant. And you know, I encourage everyone to get out and, in our woods, and enjoy the view.”

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