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West Virginia State Parks offering free tote with online holiday purchases

West Virginia State Parks is offering a free Almost Heaven tote with online purchases of $50 or more through December 25

West Virginia State Parks officials announced a special holiday promotion that gives shoppers a free Almost Heaven tote when they purchase $50 or more at shopwvstateparks.com.

The limited-time offer is available December 3-25 and applies to all online merchandise purchases, including park apparel, outdoor gear and gift cards. Gift cards purchased through the online store can be redeemed for lodge room stays, cabin and cottage rentals, camping, gift shop purchases, dining, golf green fees, golf season passes and more.

“This holiday deal is a great way to share your love for West Virginia State Parks while getting a bonus gift you can enjoy all year,” said West Virginia State Parks acting chief Dillard Price. “West Virginia’s parks and forests are special places, and our merchandise and gift cards make it easy to share a little bit of that Almost Heaven experience with others wherever they live.”

The free tote offer is automatically applied at checkout while supplies last. For more information or to shop the holiday collection, visit shopwvstateparks.com.

West Virginia’s state parks and forests are the vacation destination of choice for more than 7 million people each year. Made up of 35 parks, nine forests and two rail trails, the West Virginia State Parks system provides endless opportunities for family fun and adventure.

For more information, visit wvstateparks.com.

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