Are you a line dancer? If so, this weekend package at Pipestem Resort State Park is for you! Spend a weekend of line dancing with instructors Alice Daugherty and Tim Hand at Pipestem’s beautiful McKeever Lodge. This two-night package begins with a meet-and-greet on Friday evening, instruction and dancing on Friday and Saturday evenings, dinner […]
Come to beautiful Pipestem Resort State Park for the annual Wrangler Fishing series! For two weekends, enjoy guided fishing taken to the next level in West Virginia. Two Weekends Only 🗓️April 10-12, 2026 🗓️April 24-26, 2026 Mountain Creek Lodge is located at the bottom of the Bluestone River Gorge, accessible only by our new aerial […]
Join us at the Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park Office. We will hike two miles on the Overlook and Cranberry Bog Trails. The Overlook Trail follows a series of rock cliffs. We will observe several small caves and historic Civil War trenches. Along the Cranberry Bog Trail, we will visit a vernal pool. We will […]
Meet at the Beartown State Park parking area. We will take an easy half-mile walk along the Beartown State Park Boardwalk. We will be searching for signs of spring along the way. Beartown is known for its unusual rocky formations, massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and deep crevices. Participants will receive a Green Day Patch.
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day on April 16 at Cacapon Resort State Park. All participants will earn a Kids to Parks Day sticker. The event is at the Upper Lake with sign-up at 9 a.m., and the Derby begins at 10 a.m. Trout will be stocked from the local Ridge Fish Hatchery before the Derby […]
📍Nature Center What better way to celebrate Earth Week than by helping keep a special place clean! Join Park Naturalist Jacob as we help clean up winter debris from the lake coves. Come and pick up as little or as much as you'd like. Make sure to wear good shoes! Gloves and trash bags will […]
Join Chef Matt Welsch, the Executive Chef for West Virginia State Parks, as well as the highly talented culinary teams of our beautiful state parks, while they curate unforgettable and unique dinners by integrating locally sourced items found in Appalachian pantries into culinary masterpieces. Chief Logan State Park will host this dinner event in the […]
Join Chef Matt Welsch, the Executive Chef for West Virginia State Parks, as well as the highly talented culinary teams of our beautiful state parks, while they curate unforgettable and unique dinners by integrating locally sourced items found in Appalachian pantries into culinary masterpieces. Holly River State Park will host this dinner event in the […]
Enjoy a weekend of fun at Twin Falls Resort State Park. This is a weekend that's packed with activities such as movie night, ghost stories, day hikes, tie-dying, and painting, Also, Twin Falls will have massage therapists available throughout the event with a menu of massage services. Fees for massages are not included. Grab your […]
Delight your palate and participate in a cherished Summers County tradition at the World Famous First Friday Seafood Buffet. For decades, the Bluestone Dining Room, located within the McKeever Lodge at Pipestem Resort State Park, has captivated guests with one of the most unique and sumptuous seafood buffets in the entire region. This highly anticipated […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Randy Gilkey is a truly multi-talented and accomplished musician, hailing from Oak Hill, West Virginia. He is celebrated as a singer, prolific songwriter, versatile instrumentalist, skilled producer and meticulous recording engineer. Despite losing his eyesight shortly after birth, Gilkey began his musical journey at the tender age of two, demonstrating a […]
Flower Moon Hike 📍Pipestem Championship Golf Course Step into the serene and mysterious world of Pipestem Resort State Park after sundown! Join Pipestem's dedicated Naturalist Team for a captivating Full Moon Night Hike. The full moon's natural light offers an extraordinary perspective on the park's nocturnal life, immersing you in the forest's sights and sounds […]
📍Tygart Lake State Park Lodge Come join master birder and certified bander Joey Herron as he returns to Tygart Lake State Park for this annual gathering! Learn to identify birds by both sight and sound while enjoying a great opportunity to see them up close. We will be around the Lodge front and backyard areas […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage A native son of West Virginia, Jim Snyder is a celebrated musician whose career spans decades. His repertoire weaves a unique blend of well-known classics and obscure treasures across folk, folk-rock, and Americana. Snyder's performances are distinguished by his creative, intricate acoustic guitar arrangements, which are perfectly paired with his expressive, […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Andrew, a highly respected figure in the Appalachian music scene, has significantly evolved his artistic journey. For seven years, he was the driving force and primary songwriter for the celebrated Appalachian stompgrass band, The Wild Rumpus, a group that gained widespread popularity across the festival, concert, and club circuits. Their extensive […]
The Migration Celebration is a celebration of West Virginia’s wild birds and our natural heritage. Popular events that attendees have always enjoyed include: birding walks, nature walks, kids activities such as crafts and animal shape painting, displays of live raptors from Three Rivers Avian Center, as well as Division of Natural Resources and Hanging Rock […]
Join us for a musical day of pickin' on May 9, 2026 at 11 a.m. The festival features live bluegrass bands, local craft vendors, and food trucks, all taking place around Picnic Shelter 3! Two festival tickets and overnight lodging in a standard lodge room, double occupancy for $214.99. Day ticket only is $40 per […]
Bring Mom to beautiful North Bend State Park for lunch at the North Bend Restaurant. Enjoy a menu featuring fried chicken, house-made meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, rolls, a salad bar, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. The price for this delicious lunch is $25 for adults, $12.50 for children aged 4 to 12, and those under […]
Pipestem Resort State Park is set to welcome the International Bowhunting Organization (IBO) Triple Crown, with the first leg of the prestigious archery competition. This highly anticipated event is expected to draw more than 1,000 archers from across the United States and around the world. The event officially kicks off on Thursday, May 14, at […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Jon Wilkstrom is an accomplished singer-songwriter whose musical style is a captivating blend of smooth, resonant vocals, intricate fingerstyle guitar, and an emphasis on strong, memorable melodies. His compositions possess a distinct lyrical grace and musical sophistication. The breadth of his influences is remarkable, creating a sound that evokes a fascinating […]
Youth ages 9 – 12 will become Nature Rangers by attending the Nature Ranger Day Camp! Learn wildlife identification, survival skills and nature crafting! Registration is required in advance. The fee for this camp, including lunch, is $99. To register, please call Lisa Mullens at Twin Falls Resort State Park at (304) 294-4000.
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Bowman and Burr, The Classroom Rockstars. West Virginia's beloved teachers, Bowman and Burr, bring their high-energy classroom enthusiasm straight to the stage. Their musical "masterclass" effortlessly blends classic rock anthems with country music's heartwarming stories. These seasoned educators know how to engage a crowd, creating an interactive, sing-along experience. Expect to […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Dave Runion, the undisputed king of the one-person party scene, returns to the Black Bear Grill’s Patio! With his trusty piano in tow, this sensational West Virginia artist is poised to take the stage and deliver a fun, high-energy musical ride for everyone. […]
Kids ages 5 – 8 will become Nature “Sprouts” by attending the Nature “Sprouts” Day Camp. This camp blends hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and creative play to give young sprouts a memorable and engaging experience. We will spark their imagination and help build confidence. Space is limited. Lunch and Snacks provided. The registration fee is […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage The band Bicycle is a distinctive, energetic collective originating in the mountains of West Virginia. Uniquely positioned within the music landscape, the group comprises passionate mountain bikers who are also accomplished musicians, blending their two worlds into a singular artistic expression. Their signature style has been dubbed "Afrolachian Rock," a term […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Pipestem Resort State Park hosts the family-friendly Paper Airplane Flying Contest, the second in a six-part series to find the regional "Champion of All Paper Flyers." This free event invites all ages to compete across three categories: Junior Aviators (12 and under), Teenage Pilots (13–17), and Master Engineers (18 and over). […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage The “Bigfoot Hollerin’ Contest” is back again at Pipestem Resort State Park. This year, the contest will take place at the Patio Stage of the Black Bear Grill in the McKeever Lodge. The call must last at least five seconds and no more than 30 seconds. Three age groups can participate: […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Raised in Princeton, West Virginia, Delnora Reed Acuff is a proud alumna of Concord University, where she cultivated the foundation for her artistic journey. Her music is a unique and compelling blend, rooted deeply in the sounds of roots music, country, folk, Americana, and bluegrass, all interwoven with a profound sense […]
Blue Moon Hike ⛳️Pipestem Championship Golf Course Step into the serene and mysterious world of Pipestem Resort State Park after sundown! Join Pipestem’s dedicated Naturalist Team for a captivating Full Moon Night Hike. The full moon’s natural light offers an extraordinary perspective on the park’s nocturnal life, immersing you in the forest’s sights and sounds […]
Delight your palate and participate in a cherished Summers County tradition at the World Famous First Friday Seafood Buffet. For decades, the Bluestone Dining Room, located within the McKeever Lodge at Pipestem Resort State Park, has captivated guests with one of the most unique and sumptuous seafood buffets in the entire region. This highly anticipated […]
Pipestem Resort State Park
Are you a line dancer? If so, this weekend package at Pipestem Resort State Park is for you! Spend a weekend of line dancing with...
Pipestem Resort State Park
Come to beautiful Pipestem Resort State Park for the annual Wrangler Fishing series! For two weekends, enjoy guided fishing taken to the next level in...
