Events

A popular program at Blackwater Falls State Park is about ‘bear awareness’. Take advantage of the American Black Bear program presented by the park naturalist and more October 3 - 4, 2022. Planned activities begin or are conducted at the nature center unless indicated. MONDAY, October 3, 2022 Nature Center Open: 10:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Thursday, October 6, 2022. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]

Battle Days is back to Point Pleasant, W.Va. The celebration of the Battle of Point Pleasant will be held Oct. 7-9, 2022 at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park and in the town of Point Pleasant. In October 1774, Native American tribes, led by Shawnee Chief Cornstalk, fought the Virginia militia led by Col. Andrew Lewis. The battle […]

It's another rockin’ weekend at a West Virginia State Park. This time it's Tygart Lake State Park that has invited state geologists to present a Friday evening program and Saturday walk/hike about the geology of West Virginia. Have you ever asked ‘Is there gold in these WV hills?’ or “What is an earthquake?” This program […]

Heron Festival is a family day of events with live gospel music, free hayrides, pontoon boat rides, pumpkin decorating contests, cruise-in car display, camper display, as well as food, craft, and flea market-style vendors. Open to the public. No charge to attend festivities. Campsites are rentable at a fee. Heron Festival is a one day […]

Three Rivers Avian Center is 15-miles from Bluestone State Park or about a 30-40 minute drive. The annual fall Photography Workshop on Brooks Mountain is Saturday, October 8, 2022. It is a fee based activity open to the public and a rare opportunity to capture images of live, non-releasable birds of prey Ambassadors. The event […]

Holly River State Park was the first WV state park to hold an Irish Road Bowling event. As bowlers compete, the course follows Laurel Fork trout stream and is surrounded by fall colors. Campers sit and cheer on the bowlers as they roll past their campsites. Registration begins at 12:30.Bowling begins at 1:30 p.m. on […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State has occurred.. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 5:30 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Saturday, October 8, 2022. The tour ticket includes a light breakfast, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation […]

The Rock Talk-and-Walk is a morning hike with a state geologist and Park Naturalist, Jacob Jackson. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Tygart Lake Nature Center parking log. We’ll set foot for very short distances to learn more and find rocks, minerals and fossils on this morning walk. This Geology Rocks! activity is Saturday, October 8, […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Saturday, October 8, 2022. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]

Humankind has had a long and interesting relationship with the full moon. It has cemented its place in folklore, acted as a signal for farmers and signified the changing of the seasons. The full moon of October is most commonly known as the Full Hunter’s Moon. Spend the evening of October 8, 2022 exploring the […]

Hike by the light of a full moon at Cass on October 8, 2022. The “Hunter’s Moon” hike at Cass Scenic Railroad begins from the visitors center (to the left of the Company Store facing the store) at 7:30 p.m. The evening walk is about three miles round trip with a slight grade, but mostly […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State has occurred.. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 5:30 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Sunday, October 9, 2022. The tour ticket includes a light breakfast, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Sunday, October 9, 2022. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Thursday, October 13, 2022. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State has occurred.. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 5:30 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Saturday, October 15, 2022. The tour ticket includes a light breakfast, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation […]

Join a hike to the remote location of the former town of Spruce, led by Americorps Kelsey Mills, who will provide historic interpretation of this fascinating site. Meet at the Cass Company Store Front Porch at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022. We’ll get a brief orientation about […]

Fall colors, leaves falling silently, and time outdoors makes for a WonderFALL Walk at Tygart Lake State Park October 15, 2022. Meet Naturalist Jacob Jackson at 10:00 a.m. at Tygart Lake Nature Center. "We’ll set foot on the Ridge and Lake Trails an walk approximately two miles of moderately hilly terrain’ and on brief stops […]

WonderFall Walk returns! Come join Park Naturalist Jacob on Saturday morning, October 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM for a hike on the Ridge and Lake trails. Meet at the Nature Center/Park Office area. Hike is approximately 2 miles in length and includes some moderately hilly terrain. Dogs are always welcome on-leash! All participants will receive […]

Wire Wrapping for Beginners. This Art in the Park is a workshop to learn how to make jewelry from wire, wrap crystals and stones into pendants, and make pretty things to hang in your windows! If you don’t know where to start, we will show you everything you need to know at this October 15, […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Saturday, October 15, 2022. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]

Trunk or Treat at Blackwater Falls is October 15, 2022! This is an awesome outdoor activity for youth 0-12 years of age or 7th grade. It can get really chilly in October, so bundle up in that scary or funny costume, wear good shoes because this trunk or treat includes walking a trail for treats […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State has occurred.. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 5:30 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Sunday, October 16, 2022. The tour ticket includes a light breakfast, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Sunday, October 16, 2022. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]

It’s fall y'all and a good time to hike at Chief Logan State Park.  Join Naturalist Lauren Cole for two hikes today, October 22, 2022.  Both activities begin at the Museum in the Park where the park headquarters, gift shop, and restrooms are located.  Woodpecker Trail Hike 9:00 a.m. Early and intrepid hikers are rewarded […]

Water Painting Class. This Art in the Park class is a plein aire (painting outdoor landscapes) workshop. Our subject will be the Old Inn, West Virginia’s first state park lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The class begins at 10:00 a.m. until noon and will be held on the Cacapon south lodge veranda. […]

The Ansted Events Committee has teamed up with Hawks Nest State Park to bring back “Hawks Nest Halloween” on October 22, 2022 from noon until 3:00 p.m. Activities planned will be at Hawks Nest Lodge main parking area with trick or treat booths set up, prizes and more. If you want to set up a […]

Bat Night Bonfire is a popular annual event at Kanawha State Forest and scheduled for October 22, 2022. You’ll learn all kinds of interesting facts about bats and have a ton of fun too! A discussion about the importance of bats to the environment and specifics of the nine species of bats that call Kanawha […]