West Virginia tourism officers anticipate sturdy summer time journey season

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –West Virginia Secretary of Tourism Chelsea Ruby stated she expects summer time journey to West Virginia to proceed final 12 months’s development, particularly in state parks.

“We’re seeing people want to escape big cities, they want to get outside, they want to see outdoor recreation, they want to see mountain towns, they want to see history and heritage, especially this year in the nation’s 250th birthday, we’ve got folks leaning into that more now than ever,” Ruby instructed MetroNews.

Last 12 months, state parks introduced in $40 million in income, which was larger than the earlier 12 months. State parks that noticed the most important income will increase included Watoga State Park, Little Beaver State Park, Blackwater Falls State Park, and Babcock State Park.

Ruby stated they’re already seeing reservations for state parks, in addition to for different actions.

“We’re seeing reservations, not just at our state parks but I’m hearing it all over, I get calls all the time for folks asking for tickets for rail exploring in Clay County,” she stated.

Great American Bungee Company additionally opened in Harpers Ferry, giving people the chance to bungee soar right into a rock quarry.

She stated they’ve many experiences obtainable for guests, however they’re filling up shortly.

“We’ve got all kinds of stuff and I’m hearing that stuff is booking up, so if you want a summer vacation in West Virginia make sure, you’re planning ahead,” Ruby stated.