Activities Outdoors: Pipestem

Pipestem Resort sits on the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge, which carves through the plateau to the scenic Bluestone River 1,200 feet below. Visit us at the Nature Center, which is open Thursday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm except during Easter Activities on Saturday. Come see our exhibits and heritage structures and sit a spell in our West Virginia made rocking chairs and watch the birds.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
11:00 am
Mammals of Pipestem
Meet Julie at the Nature Center to learn about seven different mammals you may encounter at Pipestem and see their pelts.

Thursday, April 14, 2022
5:00 pm
Wildlife of North America Game
Meet Julie at the Nature Center for a quiz game about North American wildlife.

Friday, April 15, 2022
4:00 pm
Nature Center Open House
Meet Julie at the Nature Center for information on the exhibits in and around our Nature Center, including the historic Harris Cabin.

Saturday, April 16, 2022
EASTER FESTIVITIES
April 16 – April 17, 2022
Hippity-hop to Pipestem Resort State Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022 and enjoy Easter festivities at park headquarters. The annual Easter egg hunt is at 1:00 p.m. for youth 12 years of age and younger. Following the egg hunt, youth and families can play games and face painting. The Easter Bunny will be visiting and greeting folks for this outdoor fun.

If you linger longer at Pipestem, at 7:00 p.m. enjoy the music of Tina Smith at McKeever Lodge Lobby on Saturday, April 16 and on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. There is no fee to participate or attend the activities or entertainment.

4:00 pm
Nature Hunt
Meet Julie at the Nature Center. Get the list of objects to look for outside in Nature. (1/2 – 1 hour)

Sunday, April 17, 2022
11:00 am
Bird Count
Stop by the Nature Center to observe and count the birds at the feeders. We will count the highest number of each species seen at a time. Data collected will be submitted to Project FeederWatch for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

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