Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : May 3, 2007

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov
Contact: Blair Taylor , Parks and Recreation Section (304) 558-2764 parks@westvirginia.com

Great West Virginia State Parks Gifts for Mom

For Mother's Day give a unique and special gift of relaxation and scenic splendor with West Virginia State Parks gift cards, or enjoy a delicious meal at select parks.

State Parks gift cards may be purchased for year-round special events ; lodge rooms ; cabin and campsite rentals ; restaurant ; golf green fees and cart rental ; and gift shop items, including State Parks Collector's Edition MONOPOLY game.

"State Parks gift cards are perfect gifts for mom because they can be used for family getaways," says Blair Taylor, district administrator for West Virginia State Parks. "Or make the day memorable with a Mother’s Day buffet or special menu to honor mothers at various lodge parks.”

A Mother’s Day buffet or special menu is available at Blackwater Falls State Park, Chief Logan Lodge, Hawks Nest State Park, North Bend State Park, Pipestem Resort State Park, Twin Falls Resort State Park, and Tygart Lake State Park. For more information, call 1-800-CALL WVA and ask for the individual park.

Gift cards are available online at www.wvstateparks.com or by calling 1-800-CALL WVA. Gift cards are also available 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. Gift cards are for sale year-round.

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