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Three Rivers Avian Center presents a live bird show featuring West Virginia Birds of Prey. Learn about the habitats, diets and behaviors of birds of prey and see the birds in person! For more information, contact Watoga State Park at 304-799-4087
Join park naturalists on hikes throughout the day celebrating National Trails Day! We will do a hike to Tunnel 13 at 10:30 a.m. and a hike on the Overhanging Rock Trail at 2 p.m. Meet in front of the Nature Center for all hikes. Contact the Park Naturalist, Sarah, at sarah.e.clark@wv.gov or (304) 643-2931 EXT […]
Celebrate National Trails Day at Bluestone State Park with two separate hikes! The first hike is on the River View Trail. This is a moderate 2.5-mile hike that starts at the park office. Hikers should meet at the office no later than 8:45am. Be sure to wear long pants and sturdy shoes, and bring water […]
To celebrate National Trails Day, the park naturalist is leading a hike to Cranny Crow! This will be a moderately difficult hike that takes approximately 2 1/2 hours and covers about 3.8 miles! Meet at the trailhead for White Oak beside the stables for this hike no later than 8:45am. Make sure to pack water, […]
There's no better way to celebrate National Trails Day but with a four mile hike at Seneca State Forest. Join the park staff for a hike along Laurel Run to the Loop Road CCC Shelter and return. This is a moderately challenging hike, so be sure to bring water, snacks and sturdy shoes. For more […]
Join us at Pipestem Resort State Park to celebrate National Trails Day! National Trails Day is held annually on the first Saturday in June to celebrate trails across the U.S. This year the Naturalist team is joining up with Active Southern West Virginia to offer two hiking options along the Bluestone Turnpike Trail in the […]
On National Trails Day, take a hardwood hike at Blackwater Falls State Park. This 1.5-mile moderate difficulty hike will traverse a mixed northern hardwood forest. Short interpretive stops will be made along the way. Hikers should meet at the Sled Run parking area no later than 9:45 am. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and […]
Join the staff at Camp Creek for a hike on the Mountaineer Mile section of the Turkey Loop Trail. This is an easy, one mile hike. All participants should meet in the Blue Jay parking area no later than 9:50am. Please be sure to bring water and sturdy shoes.
Join Park Naturalists for a guided hike to celebrate National Trails Day. The 1.2-mile hike will take place along the Piney Ridge Trail, a moderate 1.2-mile loop with a winding stream, breathtaking mountain views, and blooming pink and white mountain laurel. Helpful items will include sturdy walking shoes for uneven terrain with many natural steps, […]
Join us for a hike to celebrate both Tygart Lake and National Trails Day! We'll meet at the Tygart Dam parking area by the Almost Heaven swing. There, you'll hear all about the history and creation of Tygart Lake, get a chance to walk out on the top of the Dam itself, and learn a […]
Join us in celebrating National Trails Day by hiking the Mountaineer Mile on the Elk River Trail. Hikers should meet at the Elk River Trail Headquarters / Visitors Center at 10:00am. This is a flat, easy one mile hike on packed limestone. Bring your own snacks and water. All pets must be on a leash. […]
Join the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park naturalist on a hike at Seneca State Forest. The hike starts at 10 a.m. at the Forest Headquarters. This will be a moderate 3.2-mile hike with a challenging climb while exploring unique habitats, wildlife, wildflowers, and finally to a rewarding view of Frost, WV. Guests should bring water, […]
Join the staff at Camp Creek for a hike on the Mountaineer Mile section of the Turkey Loop Trail. This is an easy, one-mile hike. All participants should meet in the Blue Jay parking area no later than 9:50 a.m. Please be sure to bring water and sturdy shoes.
Celebrate National Trails Day at Kanawha State Forest and join forest naturalist Jess Blalock by participating in a trail clean up the Spotted Salamander Trail. This trail is an easy 0.25 mile section that is flat, ADA accessible, and kid friendly. The forest will provide all materials including gloves, bags, trash grabbers, water and snacks. […]
The West Virginia Native Plant Society will host a wildflower hike for National Trails Day. This hike will meet at 10AM on the park office deck. This will be an easy to moderate 2 mile hike on the Reverie Trail. Helpful items to bring: water, bugspray, and sturdy shoes. All participants will earn a NTD incentive.
On June 6, walk the Mountaineer Mile Trail at Tu Endie Wei State Park. The guided and interpretative walk begins at 11:00 am, and all walkers should meet at the Riverfront Trail trailhead. The park superintendent will lead the hike and, along the way, discuss the history of Point Pleasant, including the Battle and prominent […]
Join the park naturalist in celebrating National Trails Day on a 2-mile hike along the Overlook Trail. This is a moderately difficult hike winding up a long ridge to an overlook. All hikers should meet at the Fire Circle near the trailhead for a 1pm hike. Water, snacks and appropriate attire for the weather are […]
Join the Cedar Creek state park naturalist for 4 events in celebration of National Trails Day. Starting at 2pm, join us for a Kids Hike. The hike will be along the creek, starting at the cabin and going to the barn and back. Please bring shoes you don't mind getting wet. At 4pm, we'll hike […]
Celebrate National Trails Day with us by joining a trail cleanup led by our park naturalist. We’ll meet at the main parking area by the bridge. Please bring water, gloves, and sturdy shoes. If you have questions, call Audra State Park at 304-457-1162.
Take a hike at Coopers Rock on June 6th with this 1.8 mile hike. Starting at 3pm, hikers should meet at the Day Use Parking lot to hike the Roadside Trail, the Advanced Ski Trail, the Intermediate Ski Trail and back to the Roadside Trail. This is a moderately strenuous hike. Please be sure to […]
Meet at the Cass Company Store to hike along town to view the remnants of the Cass Mill and part of the Greenbrier River Trail. This will be an easy hike of about one hour. Bring water and sturdy shoes. For more information please contact the State Park naturalist at joshua.r.daniels@wv.gov.
Join park naturalists for a guided hike along the Poke Hollow trail. This 3.5-mile trail of moderate difficulty traverses a variety of habitats, passes two old cemeteries and leads to Twin Falls' highest point.
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Join us to celebrate National Trails Day with a 2.5-mile Firefly Discovery Hike. We will be looking for the season’s first sighting of the Synchronous Firefly as well as attempting to discover the rare Blue Ghost Firefly at Watoga State Park. Please no flashlights and no headlamps. Red lights will be provided. Wear closed-toe shoes. […]
📍Headquarters Shelter – Pipestem Resort State Park "Covered Dish Event" presented by Pipestem Foundation. The Pipestem Resort State Park and the Pipestem Foundation cordially invite all individuals with a vested interest in or connection to the park to attend a covered-dish gathering. This Family Reunion Gathering aims to bring attendees together to exchange historical accounts […]
Join us at the nature center to help identify these amazing creatures of the night. Moth experts will be on hand, as will a special guest! Stop by, grab a s'more and learn about the secretive lives of moths.
Come see live reptiles and amphibians in person! Learn all about their diets, habitats and what makes them special! This interactive program is fun for the whole family! This is a free event and it will be held at Picnic Shelter 3!
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Pipestem Resort State Park
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Pipestem Resort State Park
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Pipestem Resort State Park hosts the family-friendly Paper Airplane Flying Contest, the third in a six-part series to find the regional...
