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Today is Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.
#1 – From WV DAILY NEWS – WV State Parks debuts new restaurant at Pipestem Resort
West Virginia State Parks has announced the opening of Mountain Creek Appalachian Cuisine Restaurant at Pipestem Resort State Park. Accessible exclusively via a 1,200-foot aerial tramway ride into the Bluestone Gorge, the venue features an “Upscale Appalachian” menu created by Chef Marion Ohlinger.
The park restaurant is one of many that will be hosting Farm to Table dinners in the upcoming weeks and months. For more information or to make a reservation, visit wvstateparks.com/programs/farm-to-table-dinners.
Read more:
https://wvdn.com/201452/
#2 – From COOLEST THING – Online voting opens for ‘Coolest Thing Made in West Virginia’
Innovation happens every day in West Virginia factories.
The Coolest Thing Made in West Virginia competition celebrates the products designed and manufactured across the Mountain State—from advanced technology and industrial equipment to everyday products used around the world. Hosted by the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, the annual competition gives the public a chance to recognize the creativity, craftsmanship and manufacturing excellence that continue strengthening West Virginia’s economy.
Cast your vote and discover the products proudly made in Almost Heaven.
Read more:
https://www.coolestthingwv.com/
#3 – From TASTING TABLE – Lewisburg earns another national spotlight
The accolades keep coming for one of West Virginia’s favorite destinations.
A new feature from Tasting Table highlights Lewisburg as a must-visit destination for food lovers, showcasing a dozen standout restaurants that reflect the town’s diverse culinary scene. From locally roasted coffee and artisan bakeries to fine dining, wood-fired pizza and Appalachian-inspired cuisine, the publication says Lewisburg proves that a small town can deliver big flavors. The recognition builds on the community’s growing national reputation as one of America’s premier small-town dining destinations.
Read more:
https://www.tastingtable.com/2220027/lewisburg-west-virgina-best-places-eat/
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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
