Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : January 3, 2006

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

Contact: Randy Murphy, Twin Falls Resort State Park (304) 294-4000 twinfalls@citynet.net

Lore and Tracking Weekend at Twin Falls Resort State Park

January 13-15

Mullens , W.Va. -The weekend of January 13-15, 2006 , will take Twin Falls Resort State Park back to the 18 th century. The focus of the weekend will be on learning how our ancestors tracked the animals that provided food and clothing. Participants will be taken on track walks and then have a chance to put these new skills into use with the scavenger hunt. Other topics of the weekend will include Indian stories, edible and medicinal plants and an 18 th century trading camp.

  Trails, Inc. instructors and guides for the weekend are Doug Wood, Dianne Anestis, Mike Little, Sue Little and Tiffany Little. Activities will begin on Friday night with games and a night hike.  Saturday will feature an 18 th century style dinner.

  Overnight accommodations are available in either the Twin Falls Lodge or one of the park cabins. Package prices include lodging, Saturday dinner, break refreshments and all event activities.  Package pricing:  one person with two nights of lodging – $138; two people with two nights of lodging – $188. Cabin rates and other options are available.

  Advanced reservations are required. For more information call (304) 294-4000 or 1-800-CALL WVA and ask for Twin Falls Resort State Park or email at twinfalls@citynet.net .

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