Senator Justice Visits New River Gorge National Park & Preserve as Babydog Becomes a “Bark Ranger”

LANSING, WV – Today, Senator Jim Justice visited Canyon Rim Visitor Center at New River Gorge National Park & Preserve as Babydog was officially sworn in as a “Bark Ranger.” During the visit, Senator Justice also highlighted hisHearts of Gold Playground legislation, which recently passed the Senate and would rename the playground in honor of West Virginia children and families impacted by childhood cancer. “My buddy Babydog has traveled all over West Virginia and across this country with me. She has met so many wonderful people, and I can tell you, she sure loves getting out and exploring. But today, she has a new title to add to her résumé:Bark Ranger! I can promise you she will be ready to represent West Virginia wherever she goes. We want folks to continue to come to West Virginia, experience our incredible outdoors, and see firsthand why we call this place Almost Heaven. I hope we’ll all be back here soon to celebrate another special milestone with the Hearts of Gold Playground,” said Senator Jim Justice . ###