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SUMMARY:SeptemberFest Weekend: Blackwater Falls
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars and enjoy SeptemberFest at Blackwater Falls\, Thursday\, September 8 – Sunday\, September 11\, 2022. Stay three nights at a discounted rate at Blackwater Falls and take advantage of a full line up of activities and entertainment or pick and choose things to do at the 2022. The fun starts Thursday evening. \nTHURSDAY\, September 8\, 2022\n7:30 p.m.\nLive Music – Evening Entertainment\nIt’s a Thursday evening of live music with artist Dustin McCray from Ireland\, WV. Grab dinner in the Smokehouse Restaurant at Blackwater Falls Lodge and then wander to the conference center for a great evening of music. Dustin’s sound is pure\, combining folk\, rock\, country\, and blues\, with a balance of familiarity and uniqueness. This 7:30 p.m. program is at Blackwater Falls Lodge\, open to the public and fee free. \nFRIDAY\, September 9\, 2022\nActivities\nNature based and other activities will abound throughout the day. Visit the Nature Center or\nfind time to go to Blackwater Falls\, take some photos sitting in the big swing\, and enjoy early autumn weather. \nSpecial Workshop\nPaint-It.\n4:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nThe Paint-It Workshop is a wonderful creative experience of painting on canvas as a memento of your visit. Your finished work will be a 16×20 canvas scene of Blackwater Falls in autumn. There is a $40 fee which includes instruction and all materials necessary to create your masterpiece. \nA Great Evening Show\nSwingin’ with Sinatra and Elvis\n7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\n“Swinging with Sinatra and Elvis” is absolutely a great evening of music\, entertainment and sheer fun for any and all ages. Make attending this show part of your visit at Blackwater Falls. Open to the public\, this program starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Center at Blackwater Falls Lodge. Plan on two solid hours of entertainment performed by Lee Dean. Open to the public and visitors at Blackwater Falls. There is no charge to attend. \nSATURDAY\, September 10\, 2022\nAll aboard! A charter coach and a train and more!\nAll Day! A comfortable charter motorcoach to Elkins delivers you for a ride on the Tygart Flyer. The trip includes lunch on the train\, beautiful scenery\, a museum tour and the activity center\, and upon return\, a grand evening of Branson-style Gandy Dancer dinner and show. The fee is $168.18 per person for the full day. All activities\, 2 meals\, transportation\, train ride and evening show\, taxes and gratuity is included. This all day excursion on September 10\, 2022 is fabulous. Your charter ride departs Blackwater Falls at 9:30 a.m. Advanced reservation is necessary for this great day. Call 304-259-5216 or email Paulita.L.Cousin@wv.gov \nSeptemberFest in 2022 gives you options. \nLodging for three nights\, September 8-10\, 2022 is discounted when you call for reservations and tell the lodge front desk staff\, “I want to book SeptemberFest at Blackwater Falls.” \nYou don’t have to be an overnight guest to attend one or all activities planned\, but you will need to register in advance for two activities that are fee based: Paint-It and the Saturday Tygart Flyer train ride and the Gandy Dancer evening. \nMeals for the weekend are on your own. This gives everyone flexibility to order what you like and when you’d prefer to dine. Meals at the Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls Lodge can be charged back to your room for convenience. \nQuestions can be directed to Paulita Cousin\, Park Activities Coordinator at Paulita.L.Cousin@wv.gov or call 304-259-5216 for reservations. \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/septemberfest-weekend-blackwater-falls/
LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:September Days: Cacapon
DESCRIPTION:Cacapon State Park focuses on the Monarch Butterfly in much of September with peak dates for the park area to see migration paths from September 14 – 16\, 2022.   \nWhile autumn is preparing for a color explosion and our state’s official butterfly begins the journey southward\, enjoy these exceptional activities September 9 – 11\, 2022. \nFRIDAY\, September 9\n10:00AM\nRidge Trail Hike\nTake this moderate 1.5 mile hike & learn about the park’s geology and history. \n1:00PM\nMagnificent Monarchs\nDiscover the monarch’s many life stages and life journey. Explore the milkweed for eggs and caterpillars. \n6:45 PM\nIrish Road Bowling\nJoin in for a fun game that originated in Ireland! Check it out on wvirb.com \n7:45 PM\nBadminton\nFun for the whole family. Park at the tennis court parking lot. \nSATURDAY\, September 10\nNature Center Open 10AM-4:30PM\nDrop by the Tom Ambrose Nature Center to learn more about Monarchs \nHelpful sites to watch the migration and to log in your own sightings!\nMonarchwatch.org\nMonarchjointventure.org\nJourneynorth.org \nSUNDAY\, September 11\, 2022\n9:30AM Beginner Birding Walk\nLearn how to identify Cacapon’s common birds and woodpeckers by sight and sound. Binoculars provided. Meet at Lodge. \n1:30PM\nSights and Sounds of Summer\nWhat sounds are you hearing lately? Spring frogs or toads? \nVisit 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!  \nAlso\, 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! Nature Center Open daily 9:30AM-4:30PM. All programs start at the nature center unless noted. \nValerie Chaney\, CIG and Allen Miller are park naturalists at Cacapon Resort.  For additional information about this Monarch Program or Cacapon’s pollinator zones\, email valerie.l.chaney@wv.gov.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/september-days-cacapon/
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:September Days: Cacapon
DESCRIPTION:Cacapon State Park focuses on the Monarch Butterfly in much of September. While autumn is reading for a color explosion and our state’s official butterfly begins the journey southward\, enjoy these exceptional activities September 9 – 11\, 2022. \nFRIDAY\, September 9\n10:00AM\nRidge Trail Hike\nTake this moderate 1.5 mile hike & learn about the park’s geology and history. \n1:00PM\nMagnificent Monarchs\nDiscover the monarch’s many life stages and life journey. Explore the milkweed for eggs and caterpillars. \n6:45 PM\nIrish Road Bowling\nJoin in for a fun game that originated in Ireland! Check it out on wvirb.com \n7:45 PM\nBadminton\nFun for the whole family. Park at the tennis court parking lot. \nSATURDAY\, September 10\nNature Center Open 10AM-4:30PM\nDrop by the Tom Ambrose Nature Center to learn more about Monarchs \nHelpful sites to watch the migration and to log in your own sightings!\nMonarchwatch.org\nMonarchjointventure.org\nJourneynorth.org\nPeak dates for the park area to see Monarch migration paths September 14 – 16\, 2022.   \nSUNDAY\, September 11\, 2022\n9:30AM Beginner Birding Walk\nLearn how to identify Cacapon’s common birds and woodpeckers by sight and sound. Binoculars provided. Meet at Lodge. \n1:30PM\nSights and Sounds of Summer\nWhat sounds are you hearing lately? Spring frogs or toads? \nVisit 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!  \nAlso\, 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! Nature Center Open daily 9:30AM-4:30PM. All programs start at the nature center unless noted. \nValerie Chaney\, CIG and Allen Miller are park naturalists at Cacapon Resort.  For additional information about this Monarch Program or Cacapon’s pollinator zones\, email valerie.l.chaney@wv.gov. \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/september-days-cacapon-2/
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:SeptemberFest Weekend: Blackwater Falls
DESCRIPTION:SeptemberFest! A packed Friday\, September 9\, 2022 includes Swinging with Sinatra and Elvis show. Saturday features a charter trip to ride the Tygart Flyer and an evening show. September 10\, 2022 is an invitation to exceptional fun. Check out these activities! \nFRIDAY\, September 9\, 2022\nNature Center Closed \n9:00 a.m.\nWeather Video\nJoin the staff in Blackwater Falls Lodge for this whirlwind tour of Earth’s turbulent atmosphere that reveals the forces that make the day fair or foul. About 1 hour. YPP \nUNIQUE PROGRAM\n11:00 a.m.\nApple Cider Pressing\nEnjoy this presentation about the history of apple pressing\, and the benefits of apple cider to your health at Blackwater Falls Lodge. .Perhaps\, sample some pressed apple cider. YPP \n1:30 p.m.\nNaturalist Loop\nJoin the park’s naturalist\, at the trailhead of Elakala (Blackwater Falls Lodge) for an interpretive walk along a section of three trails: Elakala\, Balanced Rock\, and Shay Trace. About 90 minutes. 2 miles. YPP Alternative: The Resilient Forest Film in Blackwater Falls Lodge \n3:00 p.m.\nWho was Porte Crayon\nJoin the season- al naturalist\, Kenny\, in Blackwater Falls Lodge to listen to a little history of the area and about Porte Crayon . No walking. About 1 hour. YPP \nART SPECIAL\n4:00 p.m.\nBlackwater Falls in Autumn Painting by Creations\nJoin the staff for a painting class in Blackwater Falls Lodge. $40.00 per person includes canvas\,\npaint supplies and instructor. Advance Reservations suggested as class size is\nlimited. Ask the Front Desk Folks at the lodge. About 2 hours. \n5:00 p.m.\nChristmas Craft Session\nJoin the seasonal naturalist for the creation of an ornament for your tree. Craft fee: $1.00 to 5.00. \nAWESOME EVENING ENTERTAINMENT\n7:00 p.m.\n“Swinging with Elvis and Sinatra”\nOne of the most attended and highly praised evening at West Virginia state parks is when Lee Dean has performed as old blue eyes and the king. Enjoy a great evening of music\, entertainment and sheer fun for any and all ages. Open to the public at no charge. Plan on\ntwo hours of entertainment. \nSATURDAY\, September 10\, 2022\nNature Center Open: 10:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. \nALL ABOARD!!\n9:30 a.m.\nCharter Bus Departs for SeptemberFest Day Trip\nEnjoy coach comfort for the trip to ride the Tygart Flyer and enjoy the Gandy Dancer Dinner and Show. Return about 10:15 p.m. A full day of fun and entertainment. Fee based. Includes lunch and dinner\, train ride and evening show. \nSUNDAY\, September 11\, 2022\nNature Center Open: 10:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. \n10:30 a.m.\nLog Cabin Craft\nJoin the attendant to stain and glue together a decorative log cabin. Craft fee: $12.00 \n11:30 a.m.\nSands of Time\nJoin the seasonal naturalist\, Kenny\, for a stroll around Pendleton Point Overlook for an introduction to the geology of the area. Massive sandstones formed millions of years ago are largely responsible for the high falls and deep gorge of the Blackwater River. About 45 minutes\, some walking. YPP \nAll Activities meet at Harold Walters Nature Center unless otherwise noted in the description.\nSunday interdenominational worship at Blackwater Falls Lodge 9:00 a.m.\nNature center phone: 304-259-5511. \nReserve lodging online: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/septemberfest-weekend-blackwater-falls-2/
LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Elk Management Tour Morning: Chief Logan
DESCRIPTION:Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State has occurred.. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 5:30 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge\, Sunday\, September 11\, 2022. The tour ticket includes a light breakfast\, “All About Elk” conversation\, transportation to the elk translocation site\, and outdoor time to experience the terrain\, vegetation\, elk habitat and potential sightings and a souvenir. Tours are limited to 12 participants and reservations are required in advance. Masks may be necessary during transportation. \nHearing or seeing an elk bull or cow is not guaranteed. The elk are free roaming and not penned. Sunrise at the tour site is outstanding in addition to looking and listening for elk and observing other wildlife or wildlife signs in the area. Walking/hiking is involved. \nThese considerations are necessary: carry-on items must be small to accommodate passengers more comfortably and only if necessary. The tour is not recommended for youth under age 12. Pets are not permitted. Participants should refrain from use of scented products. Packing food on the tour is discouraged – wild animals have excellent sensory abilities and may react adversely. Sturdy\, closed-toe shoes or boots are required\, no flip-flops or sandals. Long pants should be worn. Up to two miles of walking may occur at the management area with some moderate inclines\, but all at a reasonable pace. Binoculars are available to borrow. \nThe cost is $34 per person. Ticket or package prices include taxes\, but not gratuity. Advanced reservations are required for tours and may be purchased online and found on the Book Now link\, https://wvstateparks.com/things-to-do/elk-management-tours. \nLauren Cole\, Naturalist/Biologist is the tour leader. Cole is a member of the National Association of Interpreters and a Certified Interpretive Guide. \nReserve lodging online: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/elk-management-tour-morning-chief-logan-9/
LOCATION:Chief Logan State Park\, United States
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