Events

There’s a two-day Lakeside Easter Celebration planned at Stonewall Resort on April 8 and 9, 2023. From a bounce house and pick-up-ducks to egg toss and a bunny hop sack race, there is plenty of family and friends activities planned every hour on Saturday, Easter Sunday includes a 10:00 AM Easter Service at the lodge […]

Enjoy the music of singer-songwriter and guitarist Tina B Smith during your visit at Pipestem Resort this Easter Weekend. On Saturday, April 8 live music in the lobby of McKeever Lodge starts at 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 9, you’ll find Tina staged in the Bluestone Dining Room starting at 1:00 p.m. She is an […]

Youngsters will find an Easter Egg Hunt at Twin Falls Resort State Park on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Ole ‘Hippity Hop’ is working on the details for this year’s fun and he's got it ready. The three age groups are:  up to age 4, 5 - 8 years old, 9-13 year olds.  There is a […]

Easter Weekend at Holly River State Park includes an egg hunt on Sunday, April 9, 2023.This event is hosted by the Holly River Restaurant, Debby Schoolcraft and folks, and should start around 2:00 p.m. Details about the Easter Egg Hunt will be available by March 20, 2023. You may email hollyriversp@wv.gov with questions. Please include […]

A more traditional Easter buffet is planned and being prepared at the Smokehouse Restaurant at Blackwater Falls State Park. The Sunday, April 9, 2023 buffet entries are Oven Roasted Turkey Breast with Classic Homemade Stuffing, Baked Tavern Ham with Maple and Spice Reduction, Blacked Catfish with Lemon Butter Sauce, and Braised Beef Short Ribs with […]

Stonewall Resort will host its annual Easter Brunch and Dinner in Stillwaters Restaurant on Sunday, April 9, 2023 while also offering a variety of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day. Celebrating the Easter holiday with friends and family is a timeless tradition and Stonewall has planned a full day of […]

An Easter Sunrise Service is planned for Sunday, April 9, 2023 in the conference room at Hawks Nest State Park. Preacher Daniel Legg welcomes everyone at 7:00 a.m. The view looking at the gorge from the conference room is a beautiful setting. Sunday Buffet at Hawks Nest ‘Overlook Restaurant’ is from noon until 4:00PM. This […]

Easter Sunday Buffet at North Bend State Park invites you for a great meal. The buffet is from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The annual Easter Egg Hunt is planned for 2:00 p.m. Easter Buffet features Roasted Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Fresh Vegetable Medley, Homemade Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Sweet Corn, Summer […]

Easter Sunday dinner at Tygart Lake State Park is a traditional dinner and is served from 11:00AM until 4:00PM at The Lodge Restaurant. Advanced reservations are welcomed. Easter Sunday dinner is a served meal with a choice of Glazed Ham or Roast Turkey. Sides accompanying the entree are side salad, pasta salad, mashed potatoes and […]

Pipestem’s Bluestone Dining Room invites family and friends to the Sunday, April 9, 2023, Easter Buffet. From 11:00AM until 8:00PM the restaurant features a delicious offering of entrees and sides. You’ll find Brown Sugar Honey Glazed Ham, Sliced Roast Beef, Citrus Glazed Salmon, Potatoes Au Gratin, Roasted Asparagus and Carrots, Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli, Smoky […]

Easter Buffet, Sunday April 9, 2023 at Chief Logan Lodge, is hot and ready from noon until 3:00 PM. This buffet features Pot Roast, Tavern Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Macaroni and Cheese, Assorted Vegetables, Hot Rolls, a salad bar and assorted holiday desserts. The restaurant and parking areas are very accessible and welcomes families, […]

Enjoy an Easter buffet at Canaan Valley Resort, April 9, 2023 from Noon until 4:00 p.m. Entrees include Roasted Leg of Lam, Prime Rib, and Glazed Virginia Baked Ham. The full menu and rates are posted at https://www.canaanresort.com/events/easter-buffet/.Reservations are highly recommended. Call 304-866-2205.  

Dinner on Easter Sunday at Cacapon Resort State Park is available from noon until 6:00 p.m. in the newly renovated restaurant at Cacapon Lodge. The buffet menu is delicious. •Grilled Lamb Chops marinated with Olive oil, Garlic, and Rosemary•Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese•Norwegian Salmon with House Recipe Dill Sauce•Slow Roasted Glazed Applewood […]

Twelve youth ages 9 - 12 will become Nature Rangers by attending Nature Ranger Day Camp April 10-12, 2023 at Twin Falls State Park. It can only be described as a blend of wildlife identification, survival skills and nature crafting and appreciation. Preregistration is required and there is a program fee of $99 to cover […]

Springtime! It is here and Cacapon staff invites one and all to visit and enjoy the trails and activities. Visit Cacapon Resort State Park April 10-13, 2023. We hope you take advantage of the activities planned and without charge. MONDAY, April 10, 2023 10:00AM Tai Chi This class will help increase balance, flexibility, and focus […]

Enjoy the day welcoming the return of the Wood Ducks to Prickett’s Fort State Park on Thursday, April 13, 2023. There will be opportunities to take photographs of the many species of birds and wildlife the state park has to offer, so bring your camera, binoculars, or spotting scope and a snack and folding chair […]

Enjoy a weekend of fun at Twin Falls Resort State Park, April 14-15, 2023. This weekend offers yoga, movie night with all the candies and popcorn the big theaters offer, ghost stories, hikes, tye-dye, painting and more! Spend a memorable weekend with Twin Falls!We have several massage therapists and a nail technician that will be […]

Girls! Are you looking for somewhere to go other than the same old, same old? Look no further. Grab your “Bestie” and make plans to attend Twin Falls State Park’s second annual ladies retreat! The date is April 14 & 15, 2023. We’re going to pack both days with live entertainment, activities, a murder mystery, […]

Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) has a Spring Weekend Workshop planned April 14-16, 2023 at Pipestem Resort State Park. There will be twenty unique classes offered from stream ecology to Dutch oven cooking or fly fishing. Seventy-five is the maximum number of enrollees. Preregistration is required. Find registration, class and information on Facebook at WV […]

Visit Cacapon Resort State Park April 14-18, 2023. Take advantage of the activities planned. From vernal pool hikes to West Virginia clouds, getting outdoors and observing nature's beauty is encouraged. Friday, April 14, 2022 10:00AM Woodpecker Wow Listen to a variety of local woodpecker sounds and learn some fun facts! How many different woodpecker are […]

Camp Creek State Park Foundation has a great day planned April 15, 2023.  The Ramp Dinner and Lumberjack Competition is back. There are costs for concessions and for the ramp dinner and for any purchases at the flea market and craft show, but the lumberjack competition is free to attend and watch. Here are the […]

It is spring time and time to volunteer and help with general springtime jobs of leave clearing, campsite work, trail pick up and other work to tidy up the park as spring advances. This is a rain or shine activity. Learn more about volunteer opportunities by visiting Holly River State Park Foundation facebook page. Pre-register […]

Moths of the New River Gorge is a Spring Fling activity! Learn about and see moths of the New River Gorge. Get started with an indoor presentation in the Hawks Nest State Park conference room and then move outside to see moths attracted by artificial lights. Bring a flashlight/headlamp, magnifying glass, and camera with flash […]

Earth Day!  Cacapon wraps her arms around Mother Earth on this day.  Join Naturalists Valerie Chaney and Allen Miller, volunteers and special guests on April 22, 2023.  Activities planned for all ages include live music, Smokey Bear arrival, and more.     For more information email Valerie.L.Chaney@wv.gov or go to Cacapon State Park Foundation Facebook page for […]

Join us on Earth Day at North Bend State Park to give back to the public lands that provide us with recreation, relaxation, and restoration. Lend a hand with a little spring sprucing up for 2023. Superintendent Kelsey Gilbert and Chris Lang will meet volunteers and organize the event. Trash and debris pick up, possible […]

Earth Day! April 22, 2023 at Blackwater Falls State Park will be a very special day for twelve youth taking advantage of a day-camp of nature-based activities. Open to ages 9 - 12, the day begins at 9:00 a.m. with a meet and greet at the nature center and then the adventure begins. The day […]

Celebrate April with a Saturday morning bird walk. Renowned birder Joey Herron will lead the public on the annual rite of passage - birding at the fort. This activity is at Prickett’s Fort State Park on Saturday, April 22, 2023. The Visitor Center is the location and bird walk begins at 8:00AM and will conclude […]

An “out of this world” Earth Day activity at Chief Logan State Park lodge is an eyes to the sky experience. The Lyrids Meteor Shower is occurring with showers around 20mph and observation of Mars, Mercury, Venus and the Moon. Moon pies are also available. About the Lyrids Meteor ShowAccording to NASA, The Lyrids meteor […]

Old Growth Nature Trek is a Spring Fling activity! Trek to an old-growth hemlock-oak forest along Pierson-Hollow at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park on Sunday, April 23, 2023. You’ll encounter other habitats in the park to discover warblers, other wildlife, and plants on this moderate hike. Binoculars are recommended. We’ll meet at the Patterson House […]

The historic attractions at Prickett’s Fort State Park open for the 2023 season. Tours, events, and historic arts education workshops are offered from April 24 to October 29, 2023. Complete history, events, summer concerts, foundation functions, fort admission, and workshop information is available on the Pricketts Fort Memorial Foundation website. For more information about Prickett’s […]