Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : August 1, 2006

Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

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

Reserve Now for Late Summer State Parks Cabin Discounts

As fall colors begin peeking through the lush green of summer, West Virginia State Parks offers late summer travel discounts in cabins and cottages, according to Group Sales Coordinator Sis Summers. 

Seventeen state parks and forests offer discounts ranging from 10 percent to 40 percent off standard nightly rentals depending upon the area for mid-week rentals from September 5-30, 2006.  The discount amounts vary by park.

This special is only available at Beech Fork, Blackwater Falls, Bluestone, Cacapon Resort, Canaan Valley Resort, Cass Scenic Rail Road, Holly River, Lost River, North Bend, Pipestem Resort, Twin Falls Resort, Tygart Lake and Watoga state parks and Cabwaylingo, Greenbrier, Kumbrabow and Seneca state forests when requesting the mid-week special.

A minimum two-day rental is required and reservations are recommended.  Discounts at specific parks or forests are posted online at www.wvstateparks.com, click on Packages/Cabin Discounts for details or call 1-800-CALL WVA and ask for the participating area and discount details. For other state park and forest discounts and packages go online at www.wvstateparks.com.

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