Joe Manchin III, Governor Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : November 18, 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

WV State Parks Gift Cards and Gift Ideas Available for Holiday Giving

  Surprise your family and friends with a gift of relaxation and scenic splendor provided by a West Virginia State Parks gift card,  or choose from numerous gift ideas at "A Shop in the Park," the official online gift shop of West Virginia State Parks at www.wvstateparks.com .

  State Parks gift cards may be purchased for a variety of lodging and special events year-round, including lodge rooms, cabin and campsite rentals, gift shop, restaurant, telephone calls, golf green fees and cart rental.

  "There are several scenic cards to choose from," says Kim McHenry, West Virginia State Parks programming services coordinator. "These gift cards are perfect for holiday gift giving for friends and family and can be used for many park packages, including golf weekends and romantic sweetheart getaways. State Parks gift cards also make great business gifts."

  “ A Shop in the Park” allows visitors to conveniently shop on a secure site for all occasions at www.wvstateparks.com . This site offers a selection of favorite state park items, including WV State Parks MONOPOLY game.

  To purchase West Virginia State Park gift cards, please call (304) 558-2764 or 1-800-CALL WVA. Gift cards are also available online 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 the Charleston office.

  For online items, visit www.wvstateparks.com . Visa, MasterCard, money orders and checks will be accepted. All items are for sale year round, but to ensure holiday delivery, please order prior to December 20, 2005 .

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