Events

Take advantage of these free activities at Cacapon State Park February 10 - 13, 2022. To enjoy the Valentine Buffet at Cacapon Dining Room on Saturday, February 12, be a ‘sweetheart’ and call the front desk at 304-258-1022 for dining and menu details. Thursday, February 10, 2022 1:30PM All about Birds Learn all about some […]

Pipestem State Park sits on the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge. Join us the weekend of February 9-13, 2022 for these nature-focused activities. The nature center is open from noon until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday when activities are not being conducted. Thursday, February 10, 2022 4:00 pm Nature Center Open House- Meet […]

It's a fun evening at Twin Falls State Park, February 12, 2022. DJ Dave Alley is spinning grooves in the Azalea Room. The dance floor is the place to be for tonight's sweetheart event. A cash bar is open at this dance party. Dancing begins at 8:00 and goes until midnight. Staying at Twin Falls […]

Spend a weekend at Hawks Nest State Park on Valentine Weekend. Enjoy dinner Saturday evening, breakfast buffet on Sunday morning, cash bar or cocoa and stars while spending overnight at Hawks Nest Lodge. The Valentine's package is for two and includes lodging, dinner (entrée choices of New York strip or chicken cordon bleu), and an […]

Love is in the air at Tygart Lake State Park or maybe its the aroma of a great meal and enjoying dinner with your valentine on Saturday evening, February 12, 2022. The dinner special is available from 4:00-7:00PM. The cost is $49.95 for two adults plus tax and gratuity and includes choice of 12oz New […]

Enjoy a "Be My Valentine" dinner at Hawks Nest State Park on Saturday, February 12, 2022. The Overlook at New River Gorge restaurant is located at the Hawks Nest Lodge. Dinner will be served from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended by calling 304-658-5212 extension 0. The special dinner offering is not buffet but […]

Hawks Nest State Park is hosting a Paint and Sip on Sunday, February 13, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The painting is acrylic medium and small canvas art. The activity is designed for two people participating, so when each completed canvas comes together it creates a scene, however individual participation is welcomed. The […]

Pipestem State Park sits on the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge. Join us the weekend of February 17 - 20, 2022 for these nature-focused activities. The nature center is open from noon until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday when activities are not being conducted. Thursday, February 17, 2022 4:00 pm Nature Center Open […]

Visit the Nature Center at Cacapon where activities begin and exhibits share the story of Cacapon. Naturalist Valerie Chaney has the nature center open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless noted or when programs are in progress. Friday, February 18, 2022 10:30AM The CCC Boys: A West Virginia Legacy The CCC […]

Hike by the light of the moon at Chief Logan State Park on Friday, February 18, 2022. Meet Naturalist Lauren Cole at 9:00 PM at the Museum in the Park. The hike will be on Cliffside Trail. The moon will be at 97% but it’s close enough to full to be a great evening out. […]

Hike by the light of the moon at Chief Logan State Park on Friday, March 18, 2022. Meet Naturalist Lauren Cole at 9:00 PM at the Museum in the Park. The hike will be on Cliffside Trail. The moon will be at 97% but it’s close enough to full to be a great evening out. […]

Hike by the light of a full or near full moon at Cass on Saturday, February 19, 2022. The “Snow Moon” hike at Cass Scenic Railroad begins from the visitors center (to the left of the Company Store facing the store) at 6:30 p.m. The evening walk is about three miles round trip with a […]

An evening of good food and a great vocal tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra is planned at Tygart Lake State Park on February 19, 2022. Join entertainer Lee Dean as he presents "Swinging with Sinatra" and The Lodge restaurant prepares and serves an Italian-style dinner. The combination makes for an evening of fun, memories, […]

Visit the Nature Center at Cacapon where activities begin and exhibits share the story of Cacapon. Naturalist Valerie Chaney has the nature center open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless noted or when programs are in progress. Friday, February 25, 2022 11:00AM Winter Bird Watch Enjoy a close-up view of a […]

oin Park Naturalist Pauita Cousin and staff for interpretative programs and hike about the nature and heritage of Blackwater Falls State Park, February 27 to March 3, 2022. Sunday, February 27, 2022 Nature Center Open: 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. Log Cabin Craft Let’s stain and glue together a decorative wood cabin. Cabin can be […]

Pipestem sites on the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge, which carves through the plateau to the scenic Bluestone River 1200 feet below. The park nature center is open Thursday and Friday from noon until 5:00 p.m., Saturday from 3:00-6:00p.m. and Sunda from noon until 5:00p.m. Visit the exhibits, heritage strtures and sit a […]

Take advantage of nature programs at Cacapon Resort State Park, March 3-6, 2022. The nature center is open from 10:00AM until 4:00PM unless indicated and when programs occur the center is closed. Thursday, March 3, 2022 It’s for the Birds! 11:00AM Cacapon’s Common Woodpeckers Learn how to identify them by sight and sound. Binoculars provided. […]

Step back in time to the 18th scenery when American Indians and European Americans lived closer to nature. Learn some of the skills that were necessary for everyday life and learn of the cultural sharing that has made our modern lives richer. Enjoy nature, drama, tracking, and history in outdoor and indoor settings, March 4-6, […]

Join Park Naturalist Paulita Cousin and staff for interpretative programs and hike about the nature and heritage of Blackwater Falls State Park, March 4 -6, 2022. Friday, March 4, 2022 11:00 a.m. Vultures-Nature’s Cleanup Crew Join naturalist, Paulita, to learn the different type of vultures found in the area and their role in the ecosystem. […]

Meet Alma, a real wolf pup ambassador at this afternoon activity. Ohio Canid Center (previously Ironwood Wolves) will be at the outdoor gazebo at Cacapon Resort State Park at 1 p.m. on March 5, 2022. Bring a lawn chair if possible for seating. Event is free to attend and open to the public. Learn more about the […]

Join Park Naturalist Pauita Cousin and staff for interpretative programs and hike about the nature and heritage of Blackwater Falls State Park, March 9-11, 2022 Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Nature Center Open: 10:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Birds and Hot Chocolate Meet the naturalist a stroll along Pendleton Lake in search of friends followed by […]

Pipestem Resort sits on the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge, which carves through the plateau to the scenic Bluestone River 1,200 feet below. Visit the Nature Center, which is open Thursday & Friday 11 am - 5 pm, and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm except for times when other activities listed below […]

Spring is arriving and nature activities at Blackwater Falls and Park Naturalist Paulita Cousin welcome you to these programs March 12-13, 2022. Saturday, March 12, 2022 10:00 a.m. Meet our Snakes Join the naturalist to learn about snakes found in West Virginia and meet a resident of the Nature Center. About 1 hour. YPP 11:10 […]

The Green Day Hike at Twin Falls Resort State Park is Saturday, March 12, 2022. Meet at the parking area for Horsepen Knob Trail at 1:00 p.m. and plan on an afternoon adventure with Naturalist and outdoors woman, Tammy Cooper. There is no fee to participate. The hike is open to the public. Horsepen Knob […]

Join Park Naturalist Julie McQuade for the Annual Green Day hike at Pipestem Resort State Park on March 12, 2022 This year’s hike will follow holes 1 through 9 along the golf cart path at the 18-hole golf course and cover 2 ½ miles. We will meet in front of the Golf Pro Shop at […]

Come out to Tygart Lake State Park on March 12, 2022 and join Park Naturalist Jacob Jackson on a day hike that celebrates thinking Spring! It is the annual Green Day Hike. The hike is approximately 1.75 miles in length, starting at the Tygart Lake State Park Nature Center and looping back through some moderately […]

The signs of spring are finally here and there is no better way to celebrate the new season than with a hike at North Bend State Park for our Green Day Hike. Join the park naturalist Adam Wissner for a 3.2 mile hike on the Old Farm Trail. We will meet at the Cokeley Boat […]

Known as the "Sultan of Swoon," "The Voice," or "Ol' Blue Eyes," his songs will be the show at Hawks Nest State Park, Saturday, March 12, 2022. Frank Sinatra classics are part of Lee Dean's stage performance at the renewed Museum that is heralded as a new venue for shows and events like this Dinner […]

Spring is arriving and nature activities at Blackwater Falls staff and Park Naturalist Paulita Cousin invite you to Welcome Wednesday activities on March 16, 2022. 10:00 a.m. Sing Out! Toads and Frogs sing long and loud during the mating season. Join the naturalist to hear about the “frog pond” occupants. You’ll start seeing egg masses, […]