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Wildlife Resources Section, WV Division of Natural Resources Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area is located near Philippi, West Virginia in Barbour and Taylor counties. Located on 3,030 acres (1,230 ha) land that varies from wetlands to steeply forested woodlands, the Pleasant Creek WMA rises to an elevation of 1,600 feet (490 m).
In 1999, approximately 4.75 million visitors added more than $152.4 million to the local economy. Of the 383 lakes controlled or maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Cumberland ranks 4th in the nation for the number of visitor hours. Over 1,500 houseboats float on Lake Cumberland and numerous power boats play in its waters.
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park is a state park located on the northern shore of Lake Cumberland near Jamestown, Kentucky in Russell County. The park itself encompasses 3,117 acres (1,261 ha), while the lake, its major feature, covers approximately 50,250 acres (20,340 ha).
The 306-acre (124 ha) lake at Upper Mud River WMA provides fishing opportunities for largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and muskellunge. Amenities at the WMA include a swimming beach with a bath house, picnic areas, playgrounds, a softball field, and restrooms. However, camping is not available at the WMA. [2]
Tomlinson Run State Park sits on 1,398 acres (5.7 km 2) along the small Ohio River tributary of the same name. This state park lies near the foremost tip of the panhandle, in Hancock County . This is the only state park in West Virginia that offers overnight accommodations in a yurt .
Jul. 27—CORBIN — Cumberland Run has officially opened its doors to the public as of July 26. Leaders of the community lined outside the door to get their first look of the long-awaited facility.
Jul. 20—Two people were killed on Lake Cumberland Friday afternoon in a collision involving a jet ski and a boat. Pulaski County Coroner Clyde Strunk confirmed the deaths, saying the accident ...
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