“I want to thank Governor Justice for his continued support and commitment to modernize and improve our state parks and forests,” said Division of Natural Resources Director Stephen McDaniel. “I’d also like to thank folks like the Knepper Family, who donated land to Lost River State Park. Our parks and forests just wouldn’t be the same without the support of generous people like this.”
On average, about 7 million people visit West Virginia’s state parks and forests each year, but that number surpassed 9 million in 2021, the highest number on record.
“The increase in tourism to our state parks and forests is proof that Governor Justice’s vision for West Virginia becoming a world-class destination for outdoor recreation is now a reality. As we enter 2022, West Virginia’s state parks and forests continue to be a source of warm hospitality and natural beauty for millions of visitors,” said West Virginia Department of Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby.
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