Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : July 29, 2005

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3380 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Sissie Summers, Parks and Recreation (304) 558-2764 parks@westvirginia.com

Reserve Now for West Virginia State Parks Cabin and Cottage Promotion

  Now is the time to start planning your visit to West Virginia State Parks to enjoy pre-autumn in the mountains of West Virginia. Take advantage of midweek promotions in the natural surrounding of your favorite park.

  The midweek special is for cabin/cottage rentals on Sunday through Thursday nights, beginning September 6 - 29, 2005.  All participating areas listed offer a special rate or value for those specific dates. See the individual park listing for dates, rates or value added. There is a minimum two night rental unless indicated.

  This special is only available at the following parks and forests when requesting the mid-week special: Bluestone, Cacapon Resort, Cass Scenic Railroad, Holly River, North Bend, Pipestem Resort, Twin Falls Resort, Tygart and Watoga state parks and Cabwaylingo, Greenbrier, Kumbrabow and Seneca state forests.  Beech Fork State Park requires a three night minimum.   For additional information, please call 1-800-CALL WVA and ask for the mid-week cabin rental at the specific park.

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