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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: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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SUMMARY:Outdoor Activities: Twin Falls
DESCRIPTION:It’s mid-June already! Naturalist Tammy Cooper and Ace England invite you to attend these activities on June 16 – 17\, 2023. Other activities may be scheduled and will be posted at the lodge and campground. Activities are free to attend and open to the public. \nFRIDAY\, June 16\, 20239:00am.Falls Trail Hike (YPP)Meet the Naturalist at the Falls Trail Parking lot for a guided hike on one of ourmost popular trails. Trail is paved for about 100 yards then becomes very rockyto the second falls. Allow 1 hour \n7:00pm.Campfire CobblerMeet the Naturalist at the campfire circle located beside the campground store for some campfire cobbler – Dutch oven style. \nSATURDAY\, June 17\, 20231:00pm.Cliffside Trail Hike (YPP)Meet Ace\, our Summer Naturalist for a guided hike along the second most popular trail at Twin Falls. Bring water and sturdy shoes are appropriate Allow 1.5 hours for the activity. \n2:00 – 6:00pmNature Center openIf you didn’t get a chance earlier in the week\, stop by today for your last chance to make a Father’s Day Card. \n3:00pm.“Camping 101” (YPP)Meet Ace at the campground store for a crash course in basic camping techniques and the do’s and don’ts of camping. Allow 20 minutes \n9:00pmBlack Light Hike (YPP)Meet Tammy and Ace at the Falls Trail to see if we can find insects that glow under the black light. We have the lights so no need to worry about not having one to use. \nTwin Falls State Park offers family-friendly activities every week and each week is different. Need additional information? Email twinfallssp@wv.gov. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/outdoor-activities-twin-falls/
LOCATION:Twin Falls Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mountain Music Series - Silas Powell Band: Canaan Valley
DESCRIPTION:The Silas Powell Band performs live music at Canaan Valley on June 16\, 2023. \n\n\n\nMountain Music Friday Series returns to Canaan Valley Resort in 2023. Live music is slopesideat Quenchers Plaza is from 6:00-9:00 PM. Free concert and open to the public. \n\n\n\nSunset scenic chairlift rides are available with ticket purchase in Quencher’s Pub. Pub will beopen. In case of inclement weather the music will be indoors at Bearpaw. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Kelsey Jeffries at 304.866.4121 Ext. 92678. Visitwww.CanaanResort.com and click the ‘Events’ tab.
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/mountain-music-series-silas-powell-band-canaan-valley/
LOCATION:Canaan Valley Resort State Park\, 230 Main Lodge Rd\, Davis\, WV\, 26260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Synchronized Fireflies! Watoga
DESCRIPTION:Fascination with lightning bugs or fireflies is an all ages interest.  The flickering signals of different species of fireflies amazes zoologists and entomologists and really\, just about everyone with curiosity of the outdoors and watchable wildlife. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy early summer evenings\, the flickering of fireflies\, and citizen science discoveries\, don’t miss this Watoga State Park program on Friday\, June 16\, 2023.  Meet Krista Noe\, Assistant Zoologist with the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for her program and presentation about Synchronized Fireflies in Watoga.  This particular species of firefly should be peaking at this time of the year. \n\n\n\nMeet at the picnic shelter at Watoga State Park at 7:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend this program. \n\n\n\nSome interesting websites to check out about this bioluminescent insect are:  \n\n\n\nhttps://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/cc64f79fba9f41d2905aa6068ba13daa  \n\n\n\nhttps://www.wonderfulwv.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Archive/Jun2021.pdf \n\n\n\nReserve lodging: \n\n\n\nBook Now \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nhttps://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/cc64f79fba9f41d2905aa6068ba13daa\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/cc64f79fba9f41d2905aa6068ba13daa\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.wonderfulwv.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Archive/Jun2021.pdf
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/synchronized-fireflies-watoga/
LOCATION:Watoga State Park\, United States
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