West Virginia State Parks

State Park Aerial Tram Replacement Nearing Completion

Scheduled for replacement after more than 50 years in service, a new state of the art aerial tram at Pipestem State Park is ready to re-open this fall.

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Legends Of Lore Marker Dedicated To Banjo Player Aunt Jeanie Wilson

Aunt Jeanie Wilson was recently honored with a Legends of Lore sign in Chief Logan State Park.

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'Vagabond Chef' Becomes W.Va. State Parks Executive Chef

Have you ever had “churched-up soup beans?” West Virginia State Parks has hired Wheeling’s Matt Welsch as its new executive chef, who has that Appalachian dish on his menu.

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‘Churched-Up Soup Beans’ And A New Book From A Climate Scientist, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the owner and head chef at the Northern Panhandle’s Vagabond Kitchen Matt Welsch spoke with Randy Yohe about his plans to enhance the dining experience at state park lodge restaurants.  

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