Booming National Park Tourism: The Economic Impact in West Virginia’s New River Gorge Area
With more than 1 million visitors in 2017, tourism in the New River Gorge region has certainly changed over the years. The growing industry unofficially began when the Dragan brothers took friends down the river in rubber rafts in 1968. Those trips, based on friendship and a love for the outdoors, formed the first company to raft the New River, Wildwater Unlimited.
Secretary Warner: Tuesday Final Day to File for Supreme Court
Secretary of State Mac Warner reminds those interested that tomorrow, August 21st, is the last day to register to fill the current West Virginia Supreme Court vacancies. Individuals interested have until midnight to formally file. To accommodate the opportunity for any candidate to file in person, Secretary Warner’s office in the State Capitol, as well […]
Warner Announces WV State Election Commission Meeting for Monday
The West Virginia State Elections Commission (SEC) will meet Monday, August 20that 9:00 a.m. according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. The meeting will occur in the Secretary of State’s Conference Room (Suite 157-K) at the state Capitol. On the agenda for this particular meeting is the appointment of a new computer expert for voting […]
Staff Picks: Top 20 Tourism Spots
“All my memories gather ’round her….”
All four staff members at West Virginia Executive (WVE) magazine are native West Virginians who grew up exploring the hills and hollows of this great state, making priceless memories with our Mountain Mama. A lifetime of outdoor adventures, scenic overlooks and one-of-a-kind activities with family and friends have inspired a deep-rooted love for getting out and
experiencing Almost Heaven first-hand. Here, our staff shares its favorite Mountain State destinations with the hope our readers will be inspired to get out and make their own memories in wild, wonderful West Virginia.
Whitewater in West Virginia: Celebrating 50 Years
Fifty years ago, West Virginia’s multi-million-dollar whitewater rafting industry was founded by a handful of high-spirited college students with a few canoes and Army surplus rafts. The Dragan brothers—Chris, Tom and Jon—and Jon’s girlfriend, Melanie, all 24 years old or younger, started the state’s first whitewater company, Wildwater Unlimited, in the 1960s and began taking friends down the New River in Army surplus rafts. The spirit and adventure of the sport quickly spread throughout the state, creating a tourist destination at the New River Gorge and a new brand of adventure available around the state that now includes outdoor activities, lodging, dining and more.
Shepherd’s Lifelong Learning kicks off fall semester with August 22 reception
The Shepherd University Lifelong Learning Program is kicking off the 2018 fall semester with a reception on Wednesday, August 22, at 5 p.m. in the Erma Ora Byrd Hall atrium. The reception will offer the chance to meet current members and learn about the educational and social opportunities Lifelong Learning offers retirees. Some courses will […]
