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SUMMARY:July 4th Weekend Activities: Bluestone
DESCRIPTION:Bluestone State Park offers youth and family friendly activities hosted by Jonathan Lipscomb\, Naturalist and activities director from June 30 to July 4\, 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 30\, 20233-5pm Spoon CarvingDid you know you can carve a spoon? Naturalist and heritage artist invites you to the shelter below the events building to learn local history and the basics of spoon making\, *ypp \n5-6pm primitive fire startingJoin me at the fire shelter behind the events building to learn the basics of flint and steel fire starting. *ypp \n7-9pm Weekly CampfireBluestone Campfire is at the fire shelter below the events building. We’ll swap stories\, relax\, and learn basic campfire cooking skills. Servings are $1 each \n9-10pm Fireflies and AstronomyThe events building is the place to meet to watch the fireflies and the stars. *ypp \nSATURDAY\, July 1\, 20239-11am Scat and TracksMeet at the office for a hike along the river view trail looking for tracks and scat *ypp \n2-3pm Giant bubbles and water rocketsThis is such a fun activity. Come to the field next to the pool to play with huge (really big) bubbles and water rockets. \n4-6pm Rummy gameCard fun! Join me near the picnic shelter for a lively game of rummy. All ages welcomed. \n6-8pm Tye dyeJoin naturalist Jonathan at the pool to create a one of a kind souvenir. shirts are $10 for a park shirt\, $5 if you bring your own. \nSUNDAY\, July 2\, 2023 \n9-11am Sunday morning fishingThere’s no better time than 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 and purchased at www.wvfish.com *ypp \n12-2pm Kite FlyingLet’s go fly a kite. Meet at the pool house for some kite fun *ypp \n3-4pm Lets play catchJoin Naturalist Jonathan at the pool house to play some catch in our new field \n6-8pm Tye dyeMake your wearable art. Meet at the pool to create a one of a kind souvenir. Shirts are $10 for a park shirt\, $5 if you bring your own. \nMonday\, July 3\, 20238-9am bird watchingBirding is fun! Meet at the fishing pier below the office to observe some of the water birds that frequent the lake. \n10am Stream ExplorationMeet at the office for a trip to one of our creeks to see what lives in its ecosystem \n1pm Chalk ArtJoin the naturalist at the Meador Bathhouse to make your own chalk art \nTuesday July 4\, 20239:45 movie nightMeet at the pool house. \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.** All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/july-4th-weekend-activities-bluestone/
LOCATION:Bluestone State Park\, H.C. 78\, Box 3\, Hinton\, WV\, 25951\, United States
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SUMMARY:July 4th Weekend Activities: Bluestone
DESCRIPTION:Bluestone State Park offers youth and family friendly activities hosted by Jonathan Lipscomb\, Naturalist and activities director from June 30 to July 4\, 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. \n\n\n\nFRIDAY\, June 30\, 2023 \n\n\n\n3-5pm Spoon Carving \n\n\n\nDid you know you can carve a spoon? Naturalist and heritage artist invites you to  the shelter  below the events building to learn local history and the basics of spoon making\, *ypp \n\n\n\n5-6pm primitive fire starting \n\n\n\nJoin me at the fire shelter behind the events building to learn the basics of flint and steel fire starting.  *ypp \n\n\n\n7-9pm Weekly Campfire \n\n\n\nBluestone Campfire is at the fire shelter below the events building. We’ll swap stories\, relax\, and learn basic campfire cooking skills.  Servings are $1 each \n\n\n\n9-10pm Fireflies and Astronomy \n\n\n\nThe events building is the place to meet to watch the fireflies and the stars. *ypp \n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, July 1\, 2023 \n\n\n\n9-11am Scat and Tracks \n\n\n\nMeet at the office for a hike along the river view trail looking for tracks and scat *ypp \n\n\n\n2-3pm Giant bubbles and water rockets \n\n\n\nThis is such a fun activity. Come to the field next to the pool to play with huge (really big) bubbles and water rockets. \n\n\n\n4-6pm Rummy game \n\n\n\nCard fun! Join me near the picnic shelter for a lively game of rummy. All ages welcomed. \n\n\n\n6-8pm Tye dye \n\n\n\nJoin naturalist Jonathan at the pool to create a one of a kind souvenir. shirts are $10 for a park shirt\, $5 if you bring your own. \n\n\n\nSUNDAY\, July 2\, 2023 \n\n\n\n9-11am Sunday morning fishing \n\n\n\nThere’s no better time than 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 and purchased at www.wvfish.com   *ypp \n\n\n\n12-2pm Kite Flying \n\n\n\nLet’s go fly a kite.  Meet at the pool house for some kite fun *ypp \n\n\n\n3-4pm Lets play catch \n\n\n\nJoin Naturalist Jonathan at the pool house to play some catch in our new field \n\n\n\n6-8pm Tye dye \n\n\n\nMake your wearable art. Meet at the  pool to create a one of a kind souvenir. Shirts are $10 for a park shirt\, $5 if you bring your own. \n\n\n\nMonday\, July 3\, 2023 \n\n\n\n8-9am bird watching \n\n\n\nBirding is fun! Meet at the fishing pier below the office to observe some of the water birds that frequent the lake. \n\n\n\n10am Stream Exploration \n\n\n\nMeet at the office for a trip to one of our creeks to see what lives in its ecosystem \n\n\n\n1pm Chalk Art \n\n\n\nJoin the naturalist at the Meador Bathhouse to make your own chalk art \n\n\n\nTuesday July 4\, 2023 \n\n\n\n9:45 movie night \n\n\n\nMeet at the pool house. \n\n\n\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\n\n\n** All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult \n\n\n\nReserve lodging: \n\n\n\nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/july-4th-weekend-activities-bluestone-2/
LOCATION:Bluestone State Park\, H.C. 78\, Box 3\, Hinton\, WV\, 25951\, United States
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SUMMARY:A 4th of July Weekend: Cacapon
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the July 4th weekend taking advantage of planned activities at Cacapon Resort State Park\, July 1 – 4\, 2023. Activities are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. \nSATURDAY\, July 1\, 2023 \n9:30AM WV Morning MelodiesDiscover Cacapon’s common song birds and learn to identify them by sight and sound. Binoculars provided. YPP \n1:00PM Magnificent MonarchsLearn all about the monarch life cycle & look for monarch eggs. YPP \n2:30PM Red\, White\, & Blue Cacapon Tie-DyeJoin us at the Nature Center for a fun afternoon of tie-dying! Make this a State Park tradition & take home your own park tie-dye T-shirt! ***State Park T-shirts sold at Nature Center $10.00 will cover T-shirt & dye OR tie-dye a bandana for your pet! \n3:30PM Water Balloon ChallengeFun for the whole family! \n7:00PM-8:00PM West Virginia OwlsLearn all about owl’s superpowers! Enjoy a power point on owls\, followed by dissecting an owl pellet. YPP \n8:30PM-10:00PM Moth Madness & LED Night GamesMeet at the tennis court parking area to join in the night games. Identify moths on a black light back drop and play LED volleyball\, corn hole\, & badminton. Glow sticks for everyone too! YPP \nSUNDAY\, July 2\, 2023 \n10:00AM Black Bear GameLearn some black bear facts & play a self-guided game. YPP \n1:00PM Racoon Fun Learn some fun facts about racoons and touch racoon pelt! YPP \n2:00PM Wildlife Pelts & MoldsLearn about our wildlife through pelts\, scat\, & make your own wildlife track mold. YPP \n3:00PM WV SnakesLearn helpful ways to tell if a snake is venomous or non-venomous. Learn some fun facts aboutcommon WV snakes. (No Live Snakes in program) YPP \n7:00PM Evening History WalkMeet park volunteer & Potomac Valley Master Naturalist at the front desk of the lodge to learn the park’s history. \n7:30-8:30PM BINGO!Join us in the common area of the south lodge for a variety of BINGO games & prizes for the winners. \n8:45PM-9:45PM – Full Moon Night HikeJoin park naturalists to enjoy the Full Buck Moon while hiking past the upper reservoir to the North Fork Cabin Area. Meet at the front desk of the lodge. YPP \nMONDAY\, July 3\, 2023 \n9:00AM Ridge Trail HikeJoin park volunteer & Potomac Valley Master Naturalist to learn all about natural & cultural history along this 1.5 moderate trail. YPP \n10:00AM Tai ChiThis class will help increase balance\, flexibility\, and focus on connection to mind\, body\, & spirit. Location lodge. \n10:30AM Full Buck MoonCraft Learn some fun facts about the while tail deer. YPP \n1:30PM Stream StudyDiscover what makes a stream healthy and what unlikely critters may be hiding in plain sight! You may want to bring shoes to get wet. YPP \n3:00PM Amazing AmphibiansLearn common frogs and toads by sight & sound. YPP \nTUESDAY\, July 4\, 2023 \nBeads & BraceletsDrop by anytime at the nature center to make a patriotic bracelet. \n10:00AM Tree IdentificationLearn some common WV trees\, followed by a fun craft. YPP \n1:00PM The CCC Boys: A West Virginia LegacyThe CCC boys left a legacy that can still be enjoyed by all in our beautiful WV forests and parks. (30 min film) Followed by a 30 minute history walk. YPP \n2:30PM Wildflower Garden TourFind out what plants are needed for a monarch Way Station. You can help monarch butterflies by planting milkweed. YPP \n4:00PM Patriotic Music CelebrationJoin Doug & Darinda on the outside North Lodge patio for music to commemorate our country’s birthday. \nCome and visit the Tom Ambrose Nature Center! The nature center is a great stop for all ages\, showcasing exhibits on the park history and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp Morgan 1934-41. Other West Virginia natural exhibits include an extensive taxidermycollection of wildlife- fish\, birds\, fox\, bobcat\, mountain lion\, deer\, elk\, and eastern grey wolf! \nAlso\, hands-on sand displays for wildlife tracks and a new geology interactive map to design your own mountains\, rivers and lakes. Take a park naturalist guided hike or join the dailyactivities! \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/a-4th-of-july-weekend-cacapon/
LOCATION:Cacapon Resort State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Fun: North Bend
DESCRIPTION:North Bend State Park is a great place for early July activities. Find these activities at the park from July 3 to July 7\, 2023. \nMONDAY\, July 3\, 2023Nature Center Open: Noon – 2:00 PM3:00 – 3:45 PM – Friendship Bracelets4:00 – 4:45 PM – Bug Friends5:00 – 6:00 PM – Scat and Tracks6:30 – 8:00 PM – Fire Starting \nTUESDAY\, July 4\, 20231:00 – 9:00 PM – Tie Dye EventPre-check in at the nature center to reserve supplies.7:30 – 9:30 PM – Glow i the Dark Bike Parade \nWEDNESDAY\, July 5\, 2023Nature Center Open – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM2:00 – 3:00 PM – Deer Sand Art4:00 – 4:45 PM – Edible Plants5:00 – 6:00 PM – Creek Critters6:30 – 7:00 PM – Nature Journals \nTHURSDAY\, July 6\, 2023Nature Center Open – 10:00 AM – Noon1:00 – 2:00 PM – DIY Bird Feeders3:00 – 4:00 PM – Friendship Bracelets5:00 – 6:00 PM – Basketball Game \nFRIDAY\, July 7\, 2023Nature Center Open – 10:00 AM – Noon1:15 – 2:15 PM – Hike to Tunnel #133:00 – 4:00 PM – Scavenger Hunt5:00 – 6:00 PM – Cornhole Game \nCome visit and come to have fun at North Bend State Park. For more information email northbendsp@wv.gov or call 304.643.2931. \nReserve lodging: \nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/summer-fun-north-bend/
LOCATION:North Bend State Park\, United States
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SUMMARY:George Dome & 2 of a Kind Concert: Twin Falls
DESCRIPTION:You will find live music in the courtyard at Twin Falls Resort State Park Lodge on Tuesday\, July 4\, 2023\,  from 7:00 – 9:00 PM.  ‘2 of a Kind’ will be performing acoustic music. This is a free concert and open to the public. \n\n\n\n2 of a Kind is an acoustic performance.  Songs vary from country to soft rock and an awesome evening of live music. \n\n\n\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! \n\n\n\nReserve lodging: \n\n\n\nBook Now
URL:https://wvstateparks.com/event/2-of-a-kind-concert-twin-falls-2/
LOCATION:Twin Falls Resort State Park\, United States
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