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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 at North Bend.  There are also trails nearby to walk or 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.  However\, Monday’s that fall on a recognized holiday the island is open. Reservations for the Voyage package are required in advance by calling North Bend State Park at 304-643-2931.  Email northbendsp@wv.gov with any questions or for multiple bookings for a fantastic Voyage!
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/voyage-north-bend-2/
LOCATION:North Bend State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summertime Activities: Bluestone
DESCRIPTION:Bluestone State Park offers these youth and family friendly activities hosted by Jonathan Lipscomb\, Naturalist and activities director June 9 – June 15\, 2023.. 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\, June 9\, 20235pmPrimitive fire startingLearn the basics of flint and steel fire starting.Join me at the fire shelter behind the activities building. We’ll have a fire ready the weekly campfire. *ypp \n7-9pmWeekly campfireCampfire! Meet at the fire shelter below the activities building to swap stories\, relax\, and learn basic campfire cooking skills. Servings are $1 each \n9–10pmAstronomyStargazing! Meet behind the activities building to learn the basics of astronomy and watch the stars come out *ypp \nSaturday\, June 10\, 20239amBird watchingMeador campground near site 14 is the place to be for a morning of bird watching *ypp \n1-2pmLighting historyUnder the pines next to the activities building playground is where to meet and learn about how we used to provide light *ypp \n2-3pm Candle makingNaturalist Jonathan is a bit of a heritage art person. Meet in the pines next to the activities building to make historic dip candles. $1 per candle *ypp \n4-5pmHammock campingIt’s a trend. Let’s meet at the tent area to learn the basics of hammock camping. If you haven’t heard of it\, this is a great place to learn. \n6-8pmTye dyeJoin me at the pool to create a one of a kind souvenir. shirts are $10 for a park shirt\, $5 if you bring your own. Shirts are available for purchase at the park office/gift shop. \nSunday\, June 11\, 20238 -10am fishingGo Fish with the naturalist. Enjoy a relaxing morning fishing and learning about different types of fishing equipment at the fishing pier below the office. Bring your own equipment or borrow one of ours All ages are welcome to join\, although ages 15 up require a license which can be found at wvfish.com *ypp \n11 amStream WalkMeet at the Bluestone State Park office to explore and learn about the wildlife in one of our streams. Shoes are required in the stream.*ypp \nTuesday\, June 13\, 20231pmNature hikeLet’s start this hike and meet at the Meador bathhouse for a 1 mi (each way) hike up the Overlook Trail. Long pants and shoes recommended. *ypp \n3-4pmGiant bubblesSo much fun! Find this activity at the Meador Bathhouse to learn about and create giant bubbles and chalk art. \nWednesday\, June 14\, 20231-3:00pmNature HikeMeet the naturalist at the Bluestone State Park office for a rugged hike along the boundary trail. This 3 mile (one way) trail has multiple changes of elevation and includes a variety of flora and fauna. Please bring water and close toed shoes\, long pants are recommended. \nThursday\, June 15\, 20231:00-2:00pmScavenger huntThe hunt begins at the playground behind the activities building. The game is a scavenger hunt around the field. *ypp \n2-3pmReptile talkMeet at the pines behind the activities building to learn about the reptiles from our area. *ypp \n*YPP is a Young People for Parks program.. These activities 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/summertime-activities-bluestone/
LOCATION:Bluestone State Park\, H.C. 78\, Box 3\, Hinton\, WV\, 25951\, United States
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SUMMARY:Father’s Day\, Music\, & More Activities: Pipestem
DESCRIPTION:Summer activities at Pipestem Resort State Park include nature hike\, crafts and music June 15 – 18\, 2023. Activities are posted at the park each week and open to the public to attend and typically free unless indicated. The Nature Center is open Wednesday – Sunday from 11:00AM – 5:00PM. Come visit. \nThursday\, June 15\, 202310:00 amNorth Side HikeMeet Bryce at the Picnic Shelter at Park Headquarters for a hike along the North Side Trail. \n2:00 pmPlaster TracksMeet Kristen in the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to make a plaster track to take home. Drying times may vary due to weather conditions. \n4:00 pmReptiles and Amphibians of West VirginiaMeet Kristen and Bryce at the Activity Shelter behind the Nature Center to learn about our state’s reptiles and amphibians. Then join Bryce for a walk to the old farm pond to see what we might find. The late afternoon activity is a great opportunity to learn about wildlife at Pipestem. \nFriday\, June 16\, 202310:30 amWildlife of North America GameMeet Julie at the Nature Center for a quiz game about North American wildlife. \n6:00 pmBeginner ArcheryMeet Bob and Bryce at the Campground Store to practice your skills at archery. \n7:30 pmCampfire Time!Meet Bryce and Bob at campsite #38 to learn how to make char cloth\, a fire-starting assistance\, and roast some marshmallows. \nSaturday\, June 17\, 20239:00 am – 2:00 pmFlea Market and Craft FairAmphitheater Parking LotContact nicole.m.miller@wv.gov for more information. \n2:00 pmNature HuntMeet Bob at the Nature Center. He will hand out a list of objects outside to look for Nature. \n8:00 pmCorey Lee McQuade and FriendsPipestem Resort State Park Summer AmphitheaterJoin us at the Amphitheater for the Americana sounds of Corey Lee McQuade\, Paul Johnson\, and Lars Swanson. Live music if free to attend and open to the public.Paul E Johnson and Corey Lee McQuade have been performing together for over two decades. Moving between folk\, bluegrass\, blues and soul\, Paul E Johnson’s voice is versatile and emotive. Johnson looks like a mountain and sings like a man\, or\, if you prefer\, vice versa. Johnson has got one of those voices that’s like a revelation. Simultaneously gruff\, scratchy and sensitive. Corey Lee McQuade\, “the other flatpicking dobro man”\, carries on the dobro style of Grammy winner Tut Taylor\, flatpicking the resophonic guitar aka dobro. Corey and Tut Taylor became good friends and performed together until 2015. They will be joined by Lars Swanson on bass. Lars is one of the most versatile bass players in the country performing with The Long Pint String Band\, Chance McCoy\, and Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. as his musical director. This is the sound of today’s Appalachian music. \nSunday\, June 18\, 20238:30 amSunday ServicePlease join us at the Amphitheater for Sunday Service. \n10:00 amCountry Roads WalkMeet Bob at Park Headquarters to walk along the road and into the woods to learn some pre-park history. Bob is quite the conversationalist and enjoys introducing you to the park and to each other. \n5:00 pmBird BingoCome by the Activity Shelter at the Nature Center to join Julie in a few rounds of Bingo while learning interesting bird facts. \nTo learn more about daily activities at Pipestem Resort\, email Julie.A.McQuade@wv.gov. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/fathers-day-music-more-activities-pipestem/
LOCATION:Pipestem Resort State Park\, United States
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