Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $19.725 million package to modernize, repair, and expand facilities across West Virginia's state parks, forests, and outdoor recreation areas.
The package includes $9.725 million from the fiscal 2027 budget surplus and a separate $10 million set of proposed projects subject to action by the State Parks Endowment Fund Board. Work outlined in the announcement ranges from statewide paving and wastewater repairs to upgrades at Little Beaver, Pipestem Resort, Cass Scenic Railroad, Twin Falls, Chief Logan, Canaan Valley, Cacapon Resort, Hawks Nest, and Blennerhassett Island.
The investments are intended to address maintenance needs while supporting the visitors, small businesses, and jobs connected to West Virginia's tourism economy.
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