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SUMMARY:VOYAGE:  North Bend
DESCRIPTION:Voyage!  Two state parks welcome you in 2023 with accommodations and dining at North Bend State Park and a blend of activities at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park.  \nVoyage!  Stay overnight at North Bend Lodge and enjoy dinner and breakfast. The package is for two individuals.  If you have time while at the park\, get outside and play mini golf which is also included.  The mini golf is near the lodge.  There are also trails nearby to hike or a comfortable lobby to sit and relax. \nVoyage!  Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park is about 40 minutes from North Bend State Park.  Voyage includes on-the-island experiences for two individuals:  a horse drawn wagon ride/tour of the island (The Hardly Able Carriage Company is your host)\, a Blennerhassett Mansion tour led by docents providing the history of the structure and the island\, and most important\, two tickets to board the Island Belle sternwheeler to travel to and from the island.  Additionally admission to the Blennerhassett Regional History Museum is part of the Voyage package. \nVoyage! This packaged experience is for two individuals sharing a room\, two dinners\, two breakfasts\, two sternwheeler ride tickets\, and two tickets for wagon ride\, mansion tour\, and museum admission. The Voyage package is $299.99.  The cost also includes all applicable taxes and meal gratuities.  Transportation from North Bend to Blennerhassett Island State Park is not included. When making reservations and wanting to add another night stay at North Bend\, the reservationist may extend a reduced room rate for additional nights.   \nVoyage! This experience is available beginning May 3 to October 29\, 2023.  Be mindful that the island is not open on Monday.  The island is open on Monday’s that fall on a recognized holiday. Reservations are required in advance by calling North Bend State Park at 304-643-2931.\nEmail northbendsp@wv.gov with any questions or for multiple bookings for a fantastic Voyage!
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/voyage-north-bend/
LOCATION:North Bend State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memorial Weekend Activities: Holly River
DESCRIPTION:Memorial Weekend at Holly River State Park is packed with activities and fun. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of these programs\, particularly the traditional Holly River Softball Game and ‘Very Fishy’ (learning part of a fish via origami. Your host is Jane Birdsong\, Summer/Master Naturalist\, May 26 – 29\, 2023. \nFRIDAY\, May 26\, 202310 amBLACK BEARSLearn new discoveries & fascinating facts about WV’s Largest mammal. Shake hands with a bear paw & play a game to learn more! (YPP) Windy Gap Schoolyard (Old Pavilion if rainy) \n2 pmVERY FISHYLearn the parts of a fish\, fold an origami fish to take home\, feed baby trout in our trout rearing pond (YPP) Meet naturalist in Old Pavilion \n4 pmBADMINTONBetween the pool & tennis court\, we’ll be flying birdies over the badminton net\, just for fun & exercise! \nSATURDAY\, May 27\, 202310 amTREE ID WALK (YPP)Meet the naturalist on the office porch for a short stroll around the building to learn some of our Holly River trees by leaf shape bark. Make a rubbing of your favorite to take home. \n2 pmSNAKESLearn to identify which 2 are venomous. Meet naturalist Jane in Windy Gap Schoolyard and she’ll convince you that all snakes are helpful. (YPP) \n4 pmSTREAM SEARCH & LIFE CYCLES OF INSECTSHelp us collect & identify insect larvae with nets & magnifying lenses. Wear shoes that can get wet! (YPP) Meet at Windy Gap schoolyard down by the stream. \nSUNDAY\, May 28\, 202311 amHIGH ROCK TRAIL HIKE w/ Naturalist JaneBring water & snack for a 50 minute invigorating uphill climb\, ten minutes to relax\, meditate on top of High Rock\, then a quick descent to the valley below. (YPP) \n4 pmSOFTBALL GAMEMeet at ball diamond past campground 4. Mitts\, balls\, bats provided\, or bring your own. Guaranteed to bring back good memories of our golden days of youth. Spectators welcome. \n7:309pmWANDERING MINSTRELNaturalist Jane will wander through Campgrounds 1 & 2 to sing old mountains ballads & WV songs\, requests if she knows them. \nMONDAY\, May 29\, 202310 amTURTLE TREKMeet in Windy Gap Schoolyard to learn the perils of our Eastern Turtle in a self-guided game. Survival is tricky but you might live to 100 if you’re lucky. That’s why they don’t make good pets for people. (YPP) \nAll Naturalist Activities and Programs are FREE to everyone! All ages. \nYPP (Young People for Parks) encourages youth of ages 6 – 16 to go outdoors and explore nature in our state parks. Completion of 3 naturalist programs in one week will earn a certificate; completion of 5 YPP programs will earn a patch. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/memorial-weekend-activities-holly-river/
LOCATION:Holly River State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Memorial Weekend Activities: Bluestone
DESCRIPTION:Summer activities at Bluestone State Park begin May 26 – 29\, 2023. Find these youth and family friendly activities hosted by Jonathan Lipscomb\, Naturalist and activities director. Activities at Bluestone state park are free to attend unless indicated and open to the public. Cabin guests\, campers\, and the general public are encouraged to participate. \nFRIDAY\, May 26\, 20236pm Campfire buildingMeet the naturalist at the fire shelter behind the activities building to learn the basics of fire building. *ypp \n7-9pm Weekly campfireWe’ll be at the fire shelter below the activities building to swap stories\, relax\, and learn basic campfire cooking skills. We’ll do a little cast iron cooking. Servings are $1 each *ypp \nSATURDAY\, May 27\, 20239:00-11am Pan fishingMeet at the fishing pier to go pan fishing. Bring a pole or borrow one of ours. Children under 15 fish for free all others need a fishing license which can be purchased at wvhunt.com *ypp \n1-3pm Dip candlesLet’s make a candle. This activity is at the activities building next to the fire ring. You’ll learn about traditional lighting and make a dip candle. Candles are $1 exact change taken on site or prepay in the office. Such fun. And you take home your work. *ypp \n3-4pm Chalk artThe place to be is the Old Mill bathhouse to create sidewalk chalk art \n4-5 pm Giant bubbles and water rocketsThe Old Mill bathhouse finds Naturalist Jonathan helping you create amazing giant bubbles and launch water rockets. And yes\, all ages are welcome. \n6-8pm Tye dyeTye dye! Let’s create a one of a kind souvenir. Shirts are $10 for a park shirt\, $5 if you bring your own. It’s an all age activity. This activity is at the swimming pool. White shirts with Bluestone graphic may be purchased in advance at the gift shop. \nSUNDAY\, May 28\, 20231-3pm Nature HikeJoin me at the office to take a hike along the beautiful Riverview trail. This is a 2 mile (each way) hike along one of our creeks and the Bluestone River. Long pants\, closed toed shoes\, and water are strongly recommended. *ypp \n1:00-2:30pm Chalk artMeet at Meador Campground bathhouse to create sidewalk chalk art . \n3-5 pm Giant bubbles and water rocketsJoin me at the Meador Campground bathhouse to play and create some amazing bubbles and launch water rockets \n6-8pm Tye dyeIf you missed Saturday’s Tye-day activity\, we’re at the pool again to create a one of a kind souvenir. shirts are $10 for a park shirt\, $5 if you bring your own. \nMONDAY\, May 29\, 202310am Stream explorationThis morning is a journey on the Riverview trail to look at the organisms that call our streams home. Let’s discover what lives in a stream. Be sure to dress to get your feet wet and maybe a little muddy. *ypp \n1pm Nature HikeFind Naturalist Jonathan at the events building to take a scenic hike along the Rhododendron Trail and the Giles/Fayette/Kanawha turnpike trail. This loop will be around 1.5 miles. Closed toed shoes\, long pants\, and water are recommended. *ypp \n3-5pm FishingMeet at the beach below the pool house to go fishing. Bring a pole or borrow one of ours. Children under 15 fish for free all others need a fishing license which can be purchased at wvhunt.com *ypp \n*ypp is a Young People for Parks programs. These programs are focused on fun education for ages 6-16. Although\, all ages are welcome to attend. \n** All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/memorial-weekend-activities-bluestone/
LOCATION:Bluestone State Park\, H.C. 78\, Box 3\, Hinton\, WV\, 25951\, United States
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SUMMARY:Extended Memorial Weekend Activities: Blackwater Falls
DESCRIPTION:Activities at Blackwater Falls include activities also planned as part of ArtSpring. \n\n\n\nArtSpring promotes and cultivates the arts in public life and presents a weekend festival of the arts inthe highlands of Tucker County\, WV. Learn more at www.artspringwv.com. \n\n\n\nEnjoy these nature based activities at Blackwater Falls\, May 28 – 31\, 2023. All Activitiesmeet at Harold Walters Nature Center at the park unless the description has anothermeeting location. \n\n\n\nSunday\, May 28\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.Oh\, Honeybee! and Candle CraftJoin the seasonal naturalist to discover the life of our state insect\, where it came from\, how itbecame our state insect and more while creating a votive candle using beeswax. Can youidentify any other bees found in West Virginia? Limited space available. Pre-registrationrecommended for this craft. Craft fee: $4.00 YPP ART SPRING \n\n\n\n12:10 p.m. Meet and Greet our TurtlesJoin the naturalist to meet some of the nature center turtles\, hear their story and perhaps a littleabout relatives found in the state of West Virginia. Includes a kid friendly craft for free. About 45minutes. YPP \n\n\n\n1:00 p.m.Snake-y SalutationsJoin the naturalist for an introduction to one of our nature center ambassador animals and hearabout its relatives that call West Virginia home. Includes a kid friendly craft for free. About 1hour. YPP \n\n\n\n2:30 p.m.Supersize CraftJoin the staff to paint an oversized flower or leaf. Super fun. Craft fee: $2.00 \n\n\n\n3:00 p.m.Movie TimeVisit the nature center. Ask the attendant what movie will be showing today. \n\n\n\nMONDAY\, May 29\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.11:00 a.m. Mushrooms of West VirginiaMeet the seasonal naturalist\, for this presentation about some mushrooms found in WestVirginia. About 1 hour. YPP \n\n\n\n12:30 p.m.I spy Way up HighJoin the attendant to create a weather window and explore the world of clouds. Craft fee: $2.00YPP \n\n\n\n1:30 p.m.Fossil CraftJoin the seasonal naturalist\, to hear a little about the geology of the area then create a fossil.Craft fee: $2.00 YPP \n\n\n\n3:30 p.m.Who was Porte Crayon?Join the seasonal naturalist on the boardwalk patio (near the swing) to the Blackwater Falls tolearn a little history of the area and hear about Porte Crayon adventures. About 1 hour. YPP \n\n\n\nTUESDAY\, May 30\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.11:00 a.m. The Resilient Forest FilmVisit the nature center and enjoy this film about the early history\, industrialization\, folklife\,recreation\, conservation and forestry practices of the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area. About1 hour. YPP \n\n\n\nWEDNESDAY\, May 31\, 2023Nature Center: 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.11:00 a.m.Useful Plants and Basket CraftKenny Noland is your heritage arts host. Attend this program to learn about some plants usedfor cordage then try to weave a small basket. The craft session is limited to 10 participants on afirst come basis\, material provided. You do not have to participate in the craft to listen to thecordage portion of the program. Craft fee: $15.00 \n\n\n\nLearn more about Blackwater Falls State Park when you attend activities. For more informationemail blackwaterfallssp@wv.gov. \n\n\n\nReserve lodging: \n\n\n\nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/extended-memorial-weekend-activities-blackwater-falls/
LOCATION:Blackwater Falls State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:History Alive! Peanuts Creator\, Charles Schulz: Twin Falls
DESCRIPTION:A great evening program at Twin Falls State Park finds James Froemel portraying Charles Schulz\, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip and one of the most iconic cartoonists of our time. Join us May 29\, 2023 at 5:00PM. \nThis program is open to the public and free to attend. The program lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. This program is staged in the courtyard at Twin Falls Lodge – the perfect setting for any age attendee. \nJames Froemel as Charles Schulz shares the story of Charlie Brown\, Snoopy\, and the rest of the Peanuts gang that gave him a connection to audiences through his humor and wit that lasted nearly 50 years. \nThe staff at Twin Falls recommends this activity as a new way to experience the history of ‘Peanuts’ as History Alive! The evening is made possible by the West Virginia Humanities Council and Twin Falls State Park. \nAttendees arriving as any Peanuts’ character or wearing Peanuts apparel win a fun prize from Naturalist and Activities Coordinator Tammy Cooper. The opportunity for selfies is also part of the evening. Following the program\, attendees may plan to have dinner at Twin Falls Restaurant. \n  \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/history-alive-peanuts-creator-charles-schulz-twin-falls/
LOCATION:Twin Falls Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:George Dorne & Trailer Park Poets Concert: Twin Falls
DESCRIPTION:You will find live music in the courtyard at Twin Falls Resort State Park on May 29\, 2022. From 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.  George Dorne & Trailer Park Poets will be performing. This is a free concert and open to the public. \nGeorge Dorne & Trailer Park Poets puts a southern spin on songs that vary from country to soft rock. \nCarry out beverages and food service by Twin Falls Restaurant is available for purchase. Grab some food and come on out to the courtyard. Enjoy the evening at Twin Falls! \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/2-of-a-kind-concert-twin-falls-3/
LOCATION:Twin Falls Resort State Park\, United States
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