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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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