Escape the hustle and find your winter calm at Pipestem Resort with a perfect blend of nature, relaxation, and cozy comforts. The package Includes: – One-night standard lodging stay at Pipestem Resort – breakfast for two at the Bluestone Dining Room – $100 Relax Credit to enjoy at Mountain Serenity Spa – $20 Explore Credit […]
Since 2006 Twin Falls State Park has hosted its widly acclaimed Guitar Workshop Weekend. It is a workshop that brings like-minded people together to improve guitar skills and music knowledge in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The instructors, Robin Kessinger, Robert Shafer, and Jim Ritchie help players learn, absorb, practice and demonstrate new skills in […]
Meet at the Park Office for a scenic hike at Lake Trail in Watoga State Park. This is an easy 1.5-mile hike available for all ages. We will travel at a relaxing pace and make several stops along the way. Please wear sturdy hiking shoes and a walking stick is recommended. Participants will receive an […]
Park Naturalist Jacob Jackson would like to invite everyone to come out and join with the annual Green Day Hike! This WV State Parks tradition is a celebration and appreciation of all things spring, green and growing and is approximately 1.5 miles in length with moderately hilly terrain. Good shoes and boots are recommended. Dogs […]
Cacapon Resort State Park is hosting the annual Green Day Hike on Saturday, March 21. This hike celebrates the return of spring as the mountains return to green. This naturalist-guided hike will begin at the nature center, and all participants will earn an incentive. The Hovermale Homestead Trail is rated easy with a 1.2-mile loop. […]
Look for signs of spring on our Green Day Hike! Meet a Naturalist in the Blackwater Lodge lobby for this loop hike along sections of several different park trails. Expect wet and muddy trail conditions and uneven terrain, with the last leg of the hike being a long, steep descent. Make sure to dress for […]
Meet a Naturalist in the Blackwater Lodge lobby for this loop hike along sections of several different park trails. Expect wet, muddy trail conditions and uneven terrain, with the last leg of the hike a long, steep descent. Make sure to dress for the unpredictable Spring weather. Participants will receive a WV State Parks Green […]
Meet at the Activities Building/Nature Center. We will be on the lookout for the first signs of spring as we hike a 5-mile loop on the Bearpen, North Boundary, and Buck & Doe Trails. Along the hike, we will see the remains of a Civilian Conservation Corps quarry and visit the site of the 1926 […]
It’s that time of year again, when the eagles are becoming more active along the New River and Bluestone Lake! Join the Pipestem Resort State Park Naturalist during March for eagle caravans to the nearby Bluestone Lake. The Southern WV Eagle Brigade is a growing group of eagle observers who have monitored eagle nests, breeding, […]
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. North Bend State Park will host this dinner event in the […]
The Rustic Mechanicals are the only troupe of twelve actors in West Virginia dedicated to touring the works of William Shakespeare. A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a hilarious tribute to all you can imagine. Dream’s theatrical spell is powerful enough to make audiences of all ages believe in anything. Dinner Theater tickets are $50 per […]
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. Canaan Valley Resort State Park will host this dinner event in […]
Join us for this high energy Green Day hike on the Falls Trail as we celebrate spring bursting to life! Lace up them boots, it’s time to let the forest come alive. Participants will receive a special Green Day Hike patch! Please dress appropriately for the weather. For more information contact Park Naturalist Tammy Cooper […]
Join our Naturalist on a guided hike looking for the first signs of Spring! This is a family-friendly hike that's less than two miles in length on a flat, gravel trail. Earn a patch when you complete the hike! To register for this hike, please contact our Naturalist, Sarah, at sarah.e.clark@wv.gov or (304) 643-2931 Ext. […]
It’s that time of year again, when the eagles are becoming more active along the New River and Bluestone Lake! Join the Pipestem Resort State Park Naturalist during March for eagle caravans to the nearby Bluestone Lake. The Southern WV Eagle Brigade is a growing group of eagle observers who have monitored eagle nests, breeding, […]
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. At 6 pm on March 28, 2026, Twin Falls Resort State […]
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 announces its first-ever Paper Airplane Flying Contest! If you can make a mean paper airplane, then this contest is for you. Six days of paper airplane flying competitions will take place throughout the summer of 2026. The contest is fun for all ages and features three contestant groups: 12 and under, […]
Are you ready for a sale with just about anything your heart could desire? Well, it's here at the Annual Spring Vendor Show! The staff at Cacapon has, for it's fourth year, gathered and juried some of the best local artisans, businesses, and crafters in the area for one amazing day of shopping. Find candles, […]
The Great Easter Egg Hunt – Headquarters Office Grounds, Pipestem Resort State Park on April at noon. The Easter Bunny will visit Pipestem Resort State Park for the Great Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4. Free pictures with the Easter Bunny will be available starting at noon before the egg hunt. The Great Easter […]
Come celebrate Easter at North Bend State Park! Enjoy a delicious brunch menu of brown sugared ham, creamy mac and cheese mashed potatoes and gravy, pasta salad, seasoned green beans, corn, a salad bar and dessert! Reservations are required. Call (304) 643-2931 to make your reservations. An Easter Egg hunt for kids 12 and under […]
Enjoy a delicious buffet of glazed ham, herb baked chicken, baked steak, and all the traditional sides. Included in the buffet is an expansive salad bar, non-alcoholic drinks, and a dessert bar. The price is $29.95 for adults, and $15.95 for those 12 and under. To make your dinner reservation, please call Twin Falls Resort […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Twin Falls Resort State Park
Since 2006 Twin Falls State Park has hosted its widly acclaimed Guitar Workshop Weekend. It is a workshop that brings like-minded people together to improve...
Watoga State Park
Meet at the Park Office for a scenic hike at Lake Trail in Watoga State Park. This is an easy 1.5-mile hike available for all...
