Events

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 […]

The merry month of May is fast approaching as we bid farewell to April. Join in these activities at Cacapon Resort State Park, April 26 - 30, 2023. Activities are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. Thursday, April 27, 202310:30AMWoodpecker WowListen to a variety of local woodpecker sounds and learn some fun […]

Chief Logan State Park invites you to the Tree-mendous Fun for Arbor Day on Friday April 28, 2023 at 4:00p.m. Meet at the Museum in the Park at Chief Logan State Park. We'll walk on the museum grounds and the Fitness Trail to learn about common trees that grow in West Virginia. We’ll identify many […]

WV Master Naturalist Certification Course is a Spring Fling activity! Learn about salamanders and species that live in the New River Gorge in this West Virginia Master Naturalist elective certification course. This activity is classroom work plus a field session. The course begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday April 29, 2023 at Hawks Nest Lodge […]

The race is held the last Saturday in April each year along the Greenbrier River Trail State Park. With great prizes, live music and good food, the event attracts a loyal following of racers and fans. Originally a team event with four members, canoeists, bicyclist and runner, the race has now attracted many people who […]

Celebrate the joys of spring 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 29, 2023.   The Visitor Center is the location and bird walk begins at 8:00AM […]

Everyone’s a suspect at this Murder Mystery at Blackwater Falls State Park on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Will you be the person to figure out who did what? This evening is a Deadly Reception. When you arrive you’ll find Washington Socialite Elizabeth Crandall hosting a wedding reception for her dear friend Senator Dan Drewnell and […]

Babcock Birds & Blooms Walk is a Spring Fling activity! Stroll the habitat along Glade Creek at Babcock State Park on Sunday, April 30, 2023 to discover the variety of nature found along this forested mountain stream, including spring beauties and hear songsters of the black-throated blue warblers. Some nature watching tools will be available […]

Hawks Nest History Revealed is a Spring Fling activity! Join Park Superintendent Joe Baughman at Hawks Nest State Park main overlook on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. There is ample parking on both sides of Route 60. Please be mindful of vehicular traffic when crossing the highway. Enjoy a lively conversation about how Hawks Nest came […]

Celebrate May 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 Wednesday, May 3, 2023.   The Visitor Center is the location and bird walk begins at 8:00AM and will conclude […]

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 Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The Visitor Center is the location and bird walk begins at 8:00AM and will conclude […]