March, Marching On: Blackwater Falls

Blackwater Falls State Park

March is marching toward April. With weather more springlike than normal, you’re invited to take advantage of activities and programs at Blackwater Falls, March 24-27, 2023. From the bird, toads and turtles to hikes and deer tracks, join our fun and entertaining way to learn about Blackwater Falls and the nature of the area. The […]

Green Day Hike: Chief Logan

Chief Logan Lodge

The Green Day Hike at Chief Logan State Park is March 25, 2023. Meet at the Museum in the Park at 1:00 p.m. and plan on an afternoon adventure with Naturalist and biologist, Lauren Cole. There is no fee to participate. The hike is open to the public. Woodpecker Trail is a moderate hike with […]

Green Day Hike: Twin Falls

Twin Falls Resort State Park

The Green Day Hike at Twin Falls State Park is March 25, 2023. Meet at the parking area for the Falls Trail at 1:00 p.m. and plan on an afternoon adventure with Naturalist and outdoors woman, Tammy Cooper. There is no fee to participate. The hike is open to the public. Falls Trail is a […]

School of the Longhunter: Prickett’s Fort

Prickett's Fort State Park

Pricketts Fort Foundation offers an intense weekend of instruction, exploring the role of early frontiersmen on the American frontier. The four day venue March 30 - April 2, 2023 includes speakers focused on the frontier skills of the longhunter. Space is limited and registration required. The event is fee based. Register on-line at www.prickettsfort.org/register. or […]

Appalachian Dinner Series: Stonewall Resort

Stonewall Resort State Park 940 Resort Dr, Roanoke, WV

The Appalachian Dinner Series at Stonewall Resort offers intimate pairing dinners showcasing regional producers’ award-winning and harder-to-find products. Stonewall Resort features Greenbrier Valley Brewing, which has been named by Brilliant Stream as the Best Brewery in West Virginia and, according to BeerAdvocate, are the brewers of the highest rated beer and highest rated IPA in […]

40th Annual Sue Browning Wildflower Hike – Chief Logan

Chief Logan Lodge

No foolin’!  The Wildflower Hike that remembers Sue Browning, an individual that started this event 40 years ago, falls on April Fool’s Day, April 1, 2023.   There are two hikes: Woodpecker Trail and the Fitness to Shawnee Trail.  The hike and the walk both start at the Museum in the Park. Participants of all ages […]

Breakfast w/ the Easter Bunny: Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest State Park

Hawks Nest State Park welcomes a special visitor at the lodge on April 1, 2023. The Easter Bunny will be in the restaurant from 8:00 - 11:00AM visiting with families and youth having breakfast. The bunny is stopping at the park on April 1 to check out the egg hunt plans for his return on […]

Easter Egg Hunt: Tu-Endie-Wei

Tu-Endie-Wei State Park 1 Main Street, Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Youngsters will find an Easter Egg Hunt at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church is hosting this ‘egg-citing’ activity for youth. The sponsors are working on the details, however the start time is 1:00 o’clock and in case of rain it is postponed and rescheduled for April 8.

Easter Egg Hunt: Tygart Lake

Tygart Lake State Park 1240 Paul E. Malone Rd, Grafton, WV

Hippity-hop to Tygart Lake State Park on Sunday April 2, 2023 for an Easter Egg Hunt. Youngsters get to enjoy being outside at the Nature Center getting ready for the finds! The activity begins at 2:00 p.m. Families that arrive earlier or staying later should consider Sunday dinner at The Lodge restaurant at Tygart Lake. […]

Wooden See-the-Eggs Driving Tour: Watters Smith

Watters Smith Memorial State Park 831 RR 3, Duck Creek Rd., Lost Creek, WV

Watters Smith Memorial State Park’s unique egg hunt creates daytime fun from the comfort of your vehicle. Large wooden painted eggs are stationed throughout the park and invites family and friends to visit and enjoy spring time. Many families enjoy counting how many eggs are displayed and there are dozens of them, around 100+. The […]

Flashlight Egg Hunt: Blackwater Falls

Blackwater Falls State Park

Easter Weekend at Blackwater Falls State Park starts with a unique egg hunt on Friday, April 7, 2023. It is a Flashlight Egg Hunt and it is along trails/fields with yes, you guessed it, a flashlight. That’s right! As dark approaches, children ages 12 and younger will venture out in search of hidden eggs that […]

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Easter Egg Hunt: Pipestem

Pipestem Resort State Park

An Easter Egg Hunt at Pipestem Resort State Park is planned for Saturday, April 8, 2023. We’re hoppin’ to see youngsters at 1:00 p.m. at park headquarters. Additional information will be posted here as plans are finalized. It is an outdoor event, so dress accordingly and enjoy time outside. We’ll be ‘egg-cited’ to see you […]

Easter Egg Hunt: Twin Falls

Twin Falls Resort State Park

Youngsters will find an Easter Egg Hunt at Twin Falls Resort State Park on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Ole ‘Hippity Hop’ is working on the details for this year’s fun and will post information here as possible. Don’t forget to consider Easter Sunday Dining at Twin Falls Restaurant or anytime during the holiday weekend. If […]

Easter Egg Hunt and the Easter Bunny

Cacapon Resort State Park

The Easter Bunny will be at Cacapon Resort State Park on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The bunny is hoppin’ to see youngsters at 10:00 a.m. to get a photograph. Picture taking is prior to the egg hunt and it helps get everyone together for the event. At 11:00 a.m. is the Easter Egg Hunt! Bring […]

Easter Activities & Dining: Stonewall Resort

Stonewall Resort State Park 940 Resort Dr, Roanoke, WV

There’s a two-day Lakeside Easter Celebration planned at Stonewall Resort on April 8 and 9, 2023. From a bounce house and pick-up-ducks to egg toss and a bunny hop sack race, there is plenty of family and friends activities planned every hour on Saturday, Easter Sunday includes a 10:00 AM Easter Service at the lodge […]

Tina B Smith-Live Music: Pipestem

Pipestem Resort State Park

Enjoy the music of singer-songwriter and guitarist Tina B Smith during your visit at Pipestem Resort this Easter Weekend. On Saturday, April 8 live music in the lobby of McKeever Lodge starts at 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 9, you’ll find Tina staged in the Bluestone Dining Room starting at 1:00 p.m. She is an […]

Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt: Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest State Park

The Easter Bunny returns to Hawks Nest State Park Lodge on Saturday, April 8, 2023. First there is breakfast with the Easter Bunny that is in the restaurant from 8:00 - 11:00AM. Families and youth having breakfast can catch a photo at breakfast time and before the big egg hunt. There is a breakfast special […]

Easter Egg Hunt: Holly River

Holly River State Park

Easter Weekend at Holly River State Park includes an egg hunt on Sunday, April 9, 2023.This event is hosted by the Holly River Restaurant, Debby Schoolcraft and folks, and should start around 2:00 p.m. Details about the Easter Egg Hunt will be available by March 20, 2023. You may email hollyriversp@wv.gov with questions. Please include […]

Easter Service and Sunday Buffet: Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest State Park

An Easter Sunrise Service is planned for Sunday, April 9, 2023 in the conference room at Hawks Nest State Park. Preacher Daniel Legg welcomes everyone at 7:00 p.m. The view looking at the gorge from the conference room is a beautiful setting. Sunday Buffet at Hawks Nest ‘Overlook Restaurant’ is from noon until 4:00PM. This […]

Easter Buffet: North Bend

North Bend State Park

Easter Sunday Buffet at North Bend State Park invites you for a great meal. The buffet is from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The annual Easter Egg Hunt is planned for 2:00 p.m. Easter Buffet features Roasted Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Fresh Vegetable Medley, Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Corn, Summer […]

Easter Buffet: Pipestem

Pipestem Resort State Park

Pipestem’s Bluestone Dining Room invites family and friends to the Sunday, April 9, 2023, Easter Buffet. From 11:00AM until 8:00PM the restaurant features a delicious offering of entrees and sides. You’ll find Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham, Sliced Roast Beef, Citrus Glazed Salmon, Potatoes Au Gratin, Roasted Asparagus and Carrots, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Smoky […]

Easter Buffet: Chief Logan

Chief Logan Lodge

Easter Buffet, Sunday April 9, 2023 at Chief Logan Lodge, is hot and ready from noon until 3:00 PM. This buffet features Pot Roast, Tavern Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Macaroni and Cheese, Assorted Vegetables, Hot Rolls, a salad bar and assorted holiday desserts. The restaurant and parking areas are very accessible and welcomes families, […]

Nature Ranger Day Camp: Twin Falls

Twin Falls Resort State Park

Twelve youth ages 9 - 12 will become Nature Rangers by attending Nature Ranger Day Camp April 10-12, 2023 at Twin Falls State Park. It can only be described as a blend of wildlife identification, survival skills and nature crafting and appreciation. Preregistration is required and there is a program fee of $99 to cover […]

Wood Duck Day w/ Joey Herron: Prickett’s Fort

Prickett's Fort State Park

Enjoy the day welcoming the return of the Wood Ducks to Prickett’s Fort State Park on Thursday, April 13, 2023. There will be opportunities to take photographs of the many species of birds and wildlife the state park has to offer, so bring your camera, binoculars, or spotting scope and a snack and folding chair […]

Girls Weekend Getaway: Twin Falls

Twin Falls Resort State Park

Enjoy a weekend of fun at Twin Falls Resort State Park, April 14-15, 2023. This weekend offers yoga, movie night with all the candies and popcorn the big theaters offer, ghost stories, hikes, tye-dye, painting and more! Spend a memorable weekend with Twin Falls!We have several massage therapists and a nail technician that will be […]

2nd annual Girls Retreat: Twin Falls

Twin Falls Resort State Park

Girls! Are you looking for somewhere to go other than the same old, same old? Look no further. Grab your “Bestie” and make plans to attend Twin Falls State Park’s second annual ladies retreat! The date is April 14 & 15, 2023. We’re going to pack both days with live entertainment, activities, a murder mystery, […]

WV Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW)

Pipestem Resort State Park

Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) has a Spring Weekend Workshop planned April 14-16, 2023 at Pipestem Resort State Park. There will be twenty unique classes offered from stream ecology to Dutch oven cooking or fly fishing. Seventy-five is the maximum number of enrollees. Preregistration is required. Find registration, class and information on Facebook at WV […]

Earth Day: Cacapon

Cacapon Resort State Park

Earth Day!  Cacapon wraps her arms around Mother Earth on this day.  Join Naturalists Valerie Chaney and Allen Miller, volunteers and special guests on April 22, 2023.  Activities planned for all ages include live music, Smokey Bear arrival, and more.     For more information email Valerie.L.Chaney@wv.gov or go to Cacapon State Park Foundation Facebook page for […]

Earth Day. Park & Lake Clean-up Day: North Bend

North Bend State Park

Join us on Earth Day at North Bend State Park to give back to the public lands that provide us with recreation, relaxation, and restoration. Lend a hand with a little spring sprucing up for 2023. Superintendent Kelsey Gilbert and Chris Lang will meet volunteers and organize the event. Trash and debris pick up, possible […]

Historic Attractions Open: Prickett’s Fort

Prickett's Fort State Park

The historic attractions at Prickett’s Fort State Park open for the 2023 season. Tours, events, and historic arts education workshops are offered from April 24 to October 29, 2023. Complete history, events, summer concerts, foundation functions, fort admission, and workshop information is available on the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation website. For more information about Prickett’s […]