Govisitmineralwv

05/15/2026

Whitewater release day! 🛶
The release for Saturday, May 16th will be held as scheduled, with a 1,000 cfs release from 10am to 4pm.
The 2026 release schedule for Jennings Randolph Lake and Savage River Dam is posted on the public website:
https://water.usace.army.mil/.../nab/releases/north-branch

05/15/2026

💃Come out next Wednesday for a great time!🕺

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

Officials promise a week packed with top quality entertainment, great midway rides and attractions and the finest exhibits from all corners of the country for this, the 76th annual fair.

05/14/2026

The Jennings Randolph Lake Archery Course is back!

Grab your bow and come experience one of the best 3D Archery courses in the area! The range will be open from May 2, 2026 at noon through September 26, 2026 and will feature 30 Rinehart targets of all sizes with shots out to 60 yards!

Just a $5 donation per shooter to enjoy the course!

Looking for some competition? Mark your calendars for our tournament dates sponsored by the Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake:

July 18, 2026
August 15, 2026
September 12, 2026

Whether you’re a shooter looking for a challenge, someone new to archery, or introducing a kid to archery, we’d love to see you out there!

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

Fun hellbender facts 😁

Did you know these eastern hellbender facts?

✅ Largest salamander in West Virginia
✅ Grows up to 2.5 feet
✅ Adults have no gills and absorb oxygen through their skin
✅ Nocturnal
✅ Can live for 35 years
✅ Nicknames include snot otter, lasagna lizard and allegheny alligator

05/13/2026

Let's help these beauties out! 🦋

Ever wonder who’s attending the "puddle party" in your backyard? 🦋✨

In West Virginia, seeing the Eastern Tiger, Spicebush, and Zebra Swallowtails together is more than just a photo op, it’s a sign of a healthy Appalachian forest. From the high Tulip Poplars to the Pawpaw patches along our riverbanks, these beauties rely on our native trees to survive.

Help them out this summer by keeping a small patch of damp soil or a "puddling station" in your garden. It’s the best way to support our local pollinators!