A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday to celebrate multimillion-dollar renovation projects at Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley Resort state parks.
With a total cost of $9.5 million, upgrades include a completely renovated lodge and cabin upgrades at Blackwater Falls and improvements to the lube park, ski area, cabins and campground at Canaan Valley Resort. The lodge and other facilities at Blackwater Falls are reopening after the completion of $6.85 million in renovations and improvements, including $5.2 million for the lodge alone. Canaan Valley Resort is also nearing completion on $2.65 million in upgrades to its facilities.