Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : August 1, 2005

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

Contact: Kim McHenry, Parks and Recreation Section (304) 558-2764 parks@westvirginia.com

New West Virginia State Parks Gift Cards Now Available

At Select State Parks

  A new West Virginia State Parks gift card program to supplement and eventually replace the existing gift certificate sales program is now available to the public online at www.wvstateparks.com and at Cacapon Resort, Hawks Nest, North Bend, Pipestem Resort, Twin Falls Resort, Tygart Lake, Babcock, Beech Fork, Blennerhassett Island, Bluestone, Camp Creek, Cedar Creek, Chief Logan, Holly River, Lost River , Tomlinson Run and Watoga state parks;  Cabwaylingo, Coopers Rock, Greenbrier, Kumbrabow and Seneca state forests; and at the Charleston office. At this time gift cards are only redeemable at these parks and at the online gift shop.

  “These gift cards are similar to those sold by retail stores,” says Kim McHenry, West Virginia State Parks Programming Services coordinator.  “Gift cards are redeemable for lodge rooms, campground rentals, cabin rentals, special events, gift shop, restaurant, golf green fees and cart rental. They provide a unique gift for all occasions.”

  For more information about the new gift card program, please call (304) 558-2764 or 1-800-CALL WVA.

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