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SUMMARY:Guitar Workshop Weekend: Twin Falls
DESCRIPTION:Since 2006 Twin Falls State Park has hosted Guitar Workshop Weekend. This year the dates are March 17 – 19\, 2023. It is a guitar playing workshop not to be missed. \nThe weekend brings like-minded people together to improve guitar skills and music knowledge in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The instructors help players learn\, absorb\, practice and demonstrate new skills in a supportive and relaxed environment. \nThe instructors are well known in West Virginia and beyond. \nROBIN KESSINGERFiddle Tunes\, Celtic and Slide.Robin’s place in the ranks of the world’s guitar players is well established\, as a winnerof the National Flat-picking championships in dozens of festivals around the country. \nROBERT SHAFERFiddle Tunes\, Swing and Electric.Robert is a two time winner of the National Flat picking championship\, and has held numerous state guitar championships around the country. \nJIM RITCHEYAcoustic Basics and Blues Basics.Jim is an experienced guitar teacher who excels at helping beginners and less experienced players. Jim is a published songwriter and was a touring musician for 20 years. \nThe weekend includes an instructors concert\, Friday night jams. Various jams of folk\, country\, swing\, or blues with instructors and attendees. Saturday morning and afternoon workshops\, Saturday evening attendee jam/concert and a Sunday morning wrap up. The overnight workshop package is $179.30 for one person with all workshop activities and sessions. The overnight workshop package for two people staying two nights with all workshop activities and sessions is $280.20. The package includes Saturday lunch and Sunday breakfast and accommodations at Twin Falls Lodge and applicable taxes and gratuity included. \nMake reservations by calling Twin Falls State Park at 304-294-4000. Curious about greater details\, email Tammy.D.Cooper@wv.gov. “It’s an awesome weekend with amazing instructors” we hope to see you at Twin Falls.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/guitar-workshop-weekend-twin-falls/
LOCATION:Twin Falls Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Dining Specials: Hawks Nest
DESCRIPTION:Hawks Nest State Park invites you to visit on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend\, be it an overnight stay at the lodge or to enjoy some dining specials added for three days\, March 17\, 18\, and 19\, 2023 to the daily menu recognizing St. Patrick’s Day. There should be a wee bit of spring greening of trees and flora from the gorge view from the restaurant as you enjoy these special menu items. \n‘The Overlook’ Irish NachosSuper thin slices of fried potatoes (dare we say homemade crisps?) topped with cheese and your choice of corn beef or bacon with sour cream and onions. \nCorned beef and Cabbage StewA tradition. Corned beef and cabbage seasoned just right and simmered together with naturally infused broth. \nCocktail SpecialsShamrock Sours and Lucky Leprechauns \nFor additional information about dining at Hawks Nest State Park\, email hawksnestsp@wv.go or F/B Director\, Samantha.L.Dempsey@wv.gov. \n  \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/st-patricks-day-weekend-dining-specials-hawks-nest/
LOCATION:Hawks Nest State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Pipestem State Park is March 17 -19\, 2023. \nThe packaged getaway includes accommodations at McKeever Lodge\, dinner Saturday evening and breakfast Sunday morning for two. \nMake it a great weekend with options of spa service at Mountain Serenity Spa at McKeever Lodge\, indoor swimming\, fitness room\, and weather permitting golf (playing on the green)\, and always an opportunity to hike or walk. \nFor reservations please call Pipestem Resort at 304-466-1800 or email Tara.A.Pack@wv.gov for pricing and greater detail.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/st-patricks-day-weekend/
LOCATION:Pipestem Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:A wee bit ‘o green weekend:  Blackwater Falls
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Blackwater Falls over the St. Patrick’s day weekend? Take advantage of activities and programs offered at Blackwater Falls Nature Center March 17-19\, 2023. From the stump of a hemlock and woodpeckers to a Green Hike and West Virginia’s only marsupial\, we explore the outdoors\, flora and fauna in a fun and entertaining way. The nature center is open from 10:00AM until 4:00PM. Visit and see exhibits\, our critter displays or to ask questions about the area and the park. \nFRIDAY\, March 17\, 2023St. Patrick’s Day10:00 a.m.History in Rings @ Cathedral State ParkJoin the park naturalist’s to explore a stump of a Hemlock at Cathedral State Park and discuss the history of the area via the rings. Meet us at the Cathedral State Park parking area at 10:00 a.m. You’ll have time to walk trails at the forest as well as attend this area’s history as preserved by our virgin hemlock trees of Cathedral. An interesting program for any age. About 30 minutes. YPP \n11:00 a.m.Microscopy Discovery FunWee bits of nature via a microscope! Join seasonal naturalists to explore specimens from nature and have fun investigating\, questioning and using observational skills all with a microscope. We have great conversations while looking at nature from a different advantage point. Microscopes are limited and may need to be shared. Not suitable for very young children. About 1 hour. YPP \n1:00 p.m.Friendship Bracelet CraftJoin the naturalist to weave together a pattern on a bracelet with embroidery thread. FREE. Not recommended for children under 8 years of age. \n2:30 p.m.Creature Feature: Woodpecker WOWJoin the park naturalist to hear about West Virginia’s Woodpeckers. There are seven types of woodpeckers in West Virginia. How many might you see at Blackwater Falls? About 30 minutes. YPP \nSATURDAY\, March 18\, 2023Just a wee bit after St. Paddy’s Day\, take a hike on the Cherry Lane Trail. Meet park naturalists at the Blackwater Sled Run at 10:00 a.m. to enter a cathedral-like hardwood forest and earn West Virginia State Park green day hiking patch. \nThe lycopodium and moss covered forest floor add a touch of green color throughout the winter and early spring. Enjoy listening for and observing Birds of Blackwater Falls: brown creepers\, black capped chickadee and woodpeckers as the naturalists interpret the forest and bogsfound along our travels. This jaunt is about 1-1⁄2 miles. The trail doesn’t change much in elevation but contains roots\, rocks and short inclines that can be snow covered or muddy so boots and hiking/walking sticks are recommended. We pace ourselves. Please\, dress appropriately for the weather because in March there may be snow or it may be spring like weather. If you show\, we go unless safety is an issue. Plan on about 90 minutes of time from start to conclusion. YPP There is no fee to participate. Join us. We may dance a jig to celebrate. \n1:30 p.m.Storybook\, Puppets and Fun!Join the staff for a reading of a fun book\, help put on a puppet show and perhaps create a craft.Yes! We’ll have great fun creating a puppet show! About 30 minutes. YPP \n2:30 p.m.Mushrooms of West VirginiaJoin the seasonal naturalist to learn about some of the mushrooms that grow in West Virginia. About 70 minutes. \nSUNDAY\, March 19\, 202310:30 a.m.Natural Cordage and Basket CraftLet’s explore various plants that can be used to make cordage (rope) then weave your own basket kit. This is a great craft. If you don’t want to do the craft\, feel free to attend the program to learn about the plants used. Craft fee: $15.00. About 2 hours. YPP \n12:30 p.m.Paint a GnomeWe use colorful paint on a plaster gnome. So cute. Craft fee: $3.00. supplies limited to first come basis. \n1:00 p.m.Herb Greenhouse CraftJoin the attendant to create a herb garden for your house. Craft fee: $2.00 YPP \n2:00 p.m.Creature Feature: Opossum &Track Game CraftLearn about our only marsupial then fold together a track identification game.About 45 minutes. Craft fee: $1.00. YPP \n3:00 p.m.Bears Nature FilmThis film is about the remarkable animal family that has long captured the human imagination from the mighty grizzly bear to the endearing spectacled bear. It’s all about bears. The only bear you may observe at Blackwater Falls is the state animal\, the black bear. The film includes bears you may see in other part of the United States or world. About 1 hour. NR. YPP \nPrograms and activities planned are open to overnight guests at Blackwater Falls and all public.Park Naturalist Paulita Cousin welcomes your attendance and interest in the outdoors and history of the area. For more information email Paulita.L.Cousin@wv.gov. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/a-wee-bit-o-green-weekend-blackwater-falls/
LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:A wee bit ‘o Irish weekend: Pipestem Resort
DESCRIPTION:St. Patrick’s Day weekend finds a variety of free activities to enjoy March 17 and 18\, 2023. From birding\, a Green Day Hike\, to bluegrass\, it’s a wee bit `o fun and entertainment to enjoy during your visit. \nFRIDAY\, March 17\, 20234:00 pmWildlife of North America GameMeet Julie at the Nature Center for a quiz game about North American wildlife. Check out displays at the nature center. Ask about watchable wildlife at Pipestem you may see\, hear or encounter. \n7:00 pmCorey Lee McQuade in the Black Bear LoungeJoin us in the Black Bear Lounge to listen to some folk\, bluegrass\, and blues tunes. \nSATURDAY\, March 18\, 202311:00 amBird CountStop by the Nature Center to observe and count the birds at the feeders with Julie. We will count the highest number of each species seen at a time. This is a great opportunity to learn about common species and migratory species of Pipestem and to ask questions about where to see birds in the Pipestem areas such as Eagles\, etc. Data collected will be submitted to Project FeederWatch for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. \n2:00 pmGreen Day Hike – or – Hiking Near the GreensMeet at the Golf Pro Shop to hike along the first 9-holes of the Championship Golf Course. Deck out in your finest St. Paddy’s Day green! This is a paved surface that is suitable for any age. Participants will be eligible for a green day patch. Aprox. 2 miles. \nPrograms and activities planned are open to overnight guests at Pipestem Resort and all public.Park Naturalist Julie McQuade welcomes your attendance and interest in the outdoors and history of the area. For more information email Julie.A.McQuade@wv.gov. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/a-wee-bit-o-irish-weekend-pipestem-resort/
LOCATION:Pipestem Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Foundation Membership Dinner: Prickett’s Fort
DESCRIPTION:The annual membership dinner which includes the business meeting\, annual report and meal of the Prickett’s Fort Foundation is March 18\, 2023 beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a social and dinner at 6:00 p.m. \nReservations are required. Reservations for the annual membership dinner can be made by calling the Foundation office at 304.363.3030 \nIf you’re looking for a place to spend the night consider Tygart Lake State Park for lodge or cabin accommodations. \nFor more information about Prickett’s Fort State Park and Pricketts Fort Foundation\, call 304.363.3030 or visit the link included below. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/foundation-membership-dinner-pricketts-fort/
LOCATION:Prickett’s Fort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Luck ‘O the Irish Day: Cacapon Resort
DESCRIPTION:Cacapon’s Nature Center is alive with activities and inviting you to some St. Paddy’s weekend fun. It all starts at the Nature Center. It’s for all ages and encourages family attendance on Saturday\, March 18\, 2023. \n10:00AMGreen Day Hike!Outdoors for spring greening! \nMeet at the Nature Center to earn your West Virginia State Park shamrock hiking patch for this year’s Green Day Hike. Let’s discover sights and sounds of spring\, looking for colors of green as spring returns. We’ll explore the Central Trail which is about a two mile walk/hike. \n11:00AM – 2:00PMIt’s National Quilt DayDelectable Mountain Quilt Guild Featured at Cacapon \nJoin local volunteers with the “Delectable Mountain Quilt Guild” for hourly mini frame demonstrations and view a variety of quilt samples. For over forty years\, this volunteer organization has been a fellowship of quilters who create a variety of styles from traditional quilts to art quilts\, teaching\, community outreach and fellowship. \n2:00PMIrish Road BowlingThis fun Irish sport is all about! Prizes for the winning team. Meet at the Nature Center for this outdoor recreation. \nAbout Irish Road Bowling.Back in the day it was Irish Long Bullets Road Bowling. Irish Road Bowling can be traced back to the 1600s. One story is that Dutch soldiers brought it when William of Orange came to Ireland in 1689. Another legend says that Irish patriots robbed English cannonballs and rolled them down a country lane by the light of a full moon. More information about this sport visit: http://www.wvirb.com/history-of-irish-road-bowling/ \nNeed more information about March 18\, 2023 activities at Cacapon Resort State Park?Email cacaponsp@wv.gov or valerie.l.chaney@wv.gov. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/luck-o-the-irish-day-cacapon-resort/
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Day Hike: Tygart Lake
DESCRIPTION:If dancing a jig on or near St. Patrick’s Day isn’t your thing\, perhaps a pleasant Green Day Hike at Tygart Lake State Park suits your fancy. \n\n\n\nJoin naturalist and storyteller Jacob Jackson on the annual Green Day Hike on Saturday\, March 18\, 2023 beginning at 10:00AM.  Meet at the park’s nature center.  This year’s hike is on the Ridge Trail and the Lake Trail and it is about two miles of walking/hiking.   \n\n\n\nThere’s a Green Day Hike patch for each hiker at the end of the activity; a patch choice between a sorrel/shamrock or a trillium\, both sporting a trio of petals\, leaves or sepals. This activity is open to the public and without charge. \n\n\n\nIf arriving earlier or staying later\, consider dining at The Lodge restaurant at Tygart Lake.   \n\n\n\nFor additional Green Day Hike information or upcoming hiking activities at Tygart Lake State Park\, email jacob.a.jackson@wv.gov. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nReserve lodging: \n\n\n\nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/green-day-hike-tygart-lake-2/
LOCATION:Tygart Lake State Park\, 1240 Paul E. Malone Rd\, Grafton\, WV\, 26354\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Day Hike: Cacapon
DESCRIPTION:The annual Green Day Hike at Cacapon State Park is March 18\, 2023. We’ll meet at the nature center at 10:00 a.m. to get started. Dress for whatever weather March may be sharing. Get a Green Day Patch at the hike conclusion. There is no charge to attend. There is no preregistration. We hope to see you for the Green Day Hike. \nFor more information email Valerie.L.Chaney@wv.gov or check the Cacapon State Park Foundation Facebook page for activity information. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/green-day-hike-cacapon-3/
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Green Day Hike: Blackwater Falls
DESCRIPTION:Green Day Hikes at many WV State Parks began as a St. Patrick’s Day activity and has morphed to a day to hike as spring greens up. \nJust a wee bit after St. Paddy’s Day\, take a hike on the Cherry Lane Trail. Meet park naturalists at the Blackwater Sled Run at 10:00 a.m. to enter a cathedral-like hardwood forest and earn West Virginia State Park green day hiking patch. \nThe lycopodium and moss covered forest floor add a touch of green color throughout the winter and early spring. Enjoy listening for and observing Birds of Blackwater Falls: brown creepers\, black capped chickadee and woodpeckers as the naturalists interpret the forest and bogs found along our travels. \nThis jaunt is about 1-½ miles. The trail doesn’t change much in elevation but contains roots\, rocks and short inclines that can be snow covered or muddy so boots and hiking/walking sticks are recommended. We pace ourselves. Please\, dress appropriately for the weather because in March there may be snow or it may be spring like weather. If you show\, we go unless safety is an issue. Plan on about 90 minutes of time from start to conclusion. YPP \nThere is no fee to participate. Join us. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/green-day-hike-blackwater-falls/
LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States
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