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Today is Monday, November 17, 2025.
#1 – From WV STATE PARKS – State Parks Hiring: Lodges, Cabins & Careers Await
The West Virginia State Parks system is recruiting for a wide range of positions, from seasonal positions in hospitality and recreation to long-term roles in maintenance, education and operations. If you’ve ever dreamed of working among forests, trails and views rather than four walls, this is your moment. Check out the careers page and see the opportunities available across the state.
Read more:
wvstateparks.com/careers/
#2 – From WVU MEDICINE – Dr. Nicholas Baker’s Full-Circle Return to West Virginia Medicine
Hailing from McDowell County, Dr. Nicholas Baker chose college over the coal-truck route, earned his medical degree from the West Virginia University School of Medicine, spent years in robotic thoracic surgery, then returned home to serve his home state. Today he works at the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, helping lead minimally invasive lung and esophageal cancer treatments, and mentoring students from rural backgrounds.
#3 – From WV STATE PARKS – State Parks Offer Lodging Discount for Veterans & Active Duty
In appreciation of their service, the West Virginia State Parks system is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a special discount—50% off lodge and cabin stays during November, for stays booked online with code “VET50.” The offer covers most lodges and cabins (with a few exceptions) and allows military families to explore the state’s scenic parks at a lower cost. Book the stay, pack your gear, and enjoy the woods in Almost Heaven!
Learn more: wvstateparks.com/press-release/wv-state-parks-announce-veterans-salute-lodging-discount/
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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.
