Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park naturalist in hiking out to the iconic Lindy Point Overlook. Hikers will meet at the Sled Run parking lot at 10:30 a.m., hike along the […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park superintendent in hiking the Lakefront Trail. This is an easy one-mile loop hike around the lake. Meet at the Main office parking lot. Hike starts […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park naturalist in hiking the Nature Center Loop Trail. This is a 2.5-mile easy hike. Meet at the Watoga Activities Building. Hike starts at 11 a.m. […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park superintendent in hiking the Alum Cave Trail. This is a moderate 3 mile hike that includes rocky sections, steep descents, and the boardwalk under the […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join park staff in hiking the Overlook Trail. This is a 2-mile hike of moderate difficulty with a steep incline at the beginning. Meet at the fire circle. […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park naturalist in hiking the Giant Pine Trail. This is a one-mile loop hike of moderate difficulty, with a couple steep climbs. Meet at the lodge […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the forest superintendent in hiking the Overlook Trail. This is a 1.5-mile hike with some moderate and difficult sections. It is a climb of 700 feet to […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park naturalist in hiking the Championship Golf Course. This is a 2.5-mile easy hike around Pipestem's eighteen hole golf course. Meet at the Golf Pro Shop. […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park superintendent in hiking the park and riverfront area. This is a easy hike around the historic state park, with no set distance. Hike at your […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park superintendent in hiking the Jody Hulka Trail. This is a one-mile easy hike to the Almost Heaven swing and back. Meet at the trailhead parking […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park superintendent in hiking the Dogwood Trail. This is an easy to moderate 1.5-mile hike with one steep section. Meet at the Park Office parking lot. […]
Jump into the New Year with America’s State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park superintendent in hiking the Eagle Loop Trail. This is an easy one mile hike through the Rhododendron Campground, past Shelter 3 and back to the […]
Jump into the New Year with America's State Parks First Day Hike! What better way to start the new year than enjoying nature with family and friends. Join the park naturalist at the Moonshiner's Trail for a 3.25-mile hike. The difficulty level is moderate with some varied terrain and climbs. Meet at the trailhead by […]
Delight your palate and participate in a cherished Summers County tradition at the World Famous First Friday Seafood Buffet. For decades, the Bluestone Dining Room, located within the McKeever Lodge at Pipestem Resort State Park, has captivated guests with one of the most unique and sumptuous seafood buffets in the entire region. This highly anticipated […]
Enjoy a magical evening filled with dinner, a father-princess dance, arts and crafts, games, a sundae bar and a special movie. Your princess can dress in their favorite party gown, so get ready to create unforgettable memories together! Open to children ages 5-12. Reservations are required. Package price for one adult and one child is […]
Are you a pattern partner dancer? If so, then this package at Pipestem State Park, from January 16 to 18, 2026, is for you! A weekend of Pattern Partner dancing with instructor Karen Mudge includes a two-night lodging option package at Pipestem’s McKeever Lodge. This two-night package for two individuals in a standard lodge room, […]
Cacapon Resort State Park hosts a dinner show “ Swinging with Elvis and Johnny Cash” on Saturday, Jan. 17. Enjoy the Grande Ol’ Buffet and music by Lee Dean out of Huntington. This event will be held in the Washington/Fairfax conference room with a dance floor ready for you to enjoy your favorite songs! Call […]
A Press Conference is held to introduce the recent Grand Prize winner of the cooking competition, “Slice and Dice”. During the Press Conference the Chef invites an audience member to join him at the table as he prepares the dish that won him the competition. As he tastes the sauce from the recipe....he drops dead. […]
West Virginia State Parks is pleased to announce the 2026 West Virginia State Parks Cellar to Table Dinner Series to be held at all eleven state park full-service restaurants this year! Join Chef Matt Welsch, the Executive Chef for West Virginia State Parks as well as the highly talented culinary teams of our beautiful state […]
Join us at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Museum of Regional History for the Winter Lecture Series. The cost of admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children (3-12). This week "Opening the Door West" Presented by Ellen Shelbourne 📍137 Juliana Street in Parkersburg, WV. For more information, please call Blennerhassett Island Historical State […]
Delight your palate and participate in a cherished Summers County tradition at the World Famous First Friday Seafood Buffet. For decades, the Bluestone Dining Room, located within the McKeever Lodge at Pipestem Resort State Park, has captivated guests with one of the most unique and sumptuous seafood buffets in the entire region. This highly anticipated […]
Join us at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Museum of Regional History for the Winter Lecture Series. The cost of admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children (3-12). This week "After Eden, The Blennerhassets on the Isle of Guernsey" Presented by Adra Johnson 📍137 Juliana Street in Parkersburg, WV For more information, please […]
It's time to get out and enjoy a hike on a winter's day. Join our park naturalists for four different guided hikes at Twin Falls Resort State Park! February 13 On Friday, Feb. 13 at 9 a.m., hike the Falls Trail. This is a 1.25-mile loop that has the potential to be wet in certain […]
Pipestem Resort State Park is hosting its Sweet Hearts Valentine's Weekend starting Friday, February 13 and continuing until Sunday February 15, 2026 Several pricing options are available, including overnight accommodations at the lodge. Standard Non-Gorge rooms, Gorge Rooms, King Suites, and Cabins are available. Special event only pricing is available. Be sure to come for […]
Enjoy a romantic one-night getaway in the pastoral setting of North Bend State Park with your special someone. Package for two includes a cozy overnight stay on Saturday night in a standard room at the lodge, a delicious dinner buffet at the North Bend Lodge restaurant, admission to the Chocolate with Friends event, and a […]
Celebrate with your sweet heart at Cacapon Resort State Park, with the dancing and romancing packages for entertainment options and overnight lodging! Saturday, February 14 Wine tasting and pairing is from 3-5 p.m. Try different wines with complimentary foods. Tickets are $20 per person. Line dancing with a professional dance instructor from 7-10 p.m. The […]
Join us at Cacapon Resort State Park for the Heart & Sole Hikes for a nature-filled weekend. You can expect the same fun and relaxation on either day of the weekend. February 14 10 AM Meet the park naturalist at 10 a.m. at the nature center to take a winter hike! We plan on an […]
It's time to get out and enjoy a hike on a winter's day! Join Park Naturalist Jacob Jackson for a walk through the midwinter sights of Tygart Lake. The hike will be held on the School Bus Loop Trail, meeting at the Campground building. Hike is approximately 2 miles, so be sure to wear good […]
Twin Falls Resort State Park is hosting its Valentines Dance on Feb. 14, 2026 from 8 p.m. until midnight in the Azalea Room at Twin Falls Lodge. Several pricing options are available that include overnight accommodations at the lodge. Standard rooms, king suites, jacuzzi suites and cabins are available. Special event only pricing is available. […]
Join us at Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park Museum of Regional History for the Winter Lecture Series. The cost of admission is $4 for adults and $2 for children (3-12). This week "Lock the Doors, the Shantyboats are in Town" Presented by Bill Reynolds 📍137 Juliana Street in Parkersburg, WV
Tygart Lake State Park
“The Case of the Broken Cookie Jar” Before mom left for the day, the cookie jar was in one piece. Afterwards, it was broken! Can...
North Bend State Park
Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) is live at North Bend State Park on November 14th at 4PM. The educational birds are a great opportunity to...
