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Activities As February Winds Down: Cacapon
February 24, 2023 – February 27, 2023
As February winds down, the outdoors is suggesting spring is just around the bend. Cacapon’s naturalist and activity planners invite you to participate or attend these things to do February 24 – 27, 2023.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Nature Center
Open 10AM-2PM
Drop by and check out the nature center’s new relief map of Cacapon! An amazing piece of art and information.
Saturday, February 25, 2023
10:30AM
Intro to Geocaching in the Park
Are you looking for a family adventure? Join us for an introduction to geocaching! We’ll teach you a little bit about if and then set out on an adventure to find some geocaches in the park.
1:30PM
No Leaves, No Problem: All You Need is a Twig
Learn how to identify a tree in the winter time by its twig or tree bark. Followed by a short walk.
Sunday, February 26, 2023
10:30AM
Geology Walk
Meet park naturalist at the lodge for a hike on the Piney Ridge trail.
1:30PM
Turkey Talk
Learn the differences between hens and gobblers and some other fun facts!
Monday, February 27, 2023
10:00AM
Tai Chi
This class will help increase balance, flexibility, and focus on connection to mind, body, & spirit. Location lodge.
10:30AM
Scavenger Hunt
Something for all ages.
1:30AM
Bingo!
Your choice of butterfly, nature, wildflower, bird or tree bingo!
The Cacapon State Park Foundation shares park activities and hikes planned at Cacapon. Follow the foundation Facebook page. Cacaponresortstateparkfoundation.
When you visit Cacapon visit the Tom Ambrose Nature Center! The nature center is a great stop for all ages, showcasing exhibits on the park history and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp Morgan 1934-41. Other West Virginia natural exhibits include an extensive taxidermy
collection of wildlife- fish, birds, fox, bobcat, mountain lion, deer, elk, and eastern grey wolf!
Also, hands-on sand displays for wildlife tracks and a new geology interactive map to design your own mountains, rivers and lakes. Take a park naturalist guided hike or join the daily
activities! All programs start at the nature center unless noted.
For more information email cacaponsp@wv.gov.
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