Events

Take advantage of spring programs at Cacapon Resort State Park, March 23-27, 2022. The nature center is open from 10:00AM until 4:00PM unless indicated and when programs occur the center is closed. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 10:30AM Sights and Sounds of Spring What sounds are new? Maybe some spring peepers and for a fact some […]

Let’s go bird watching and check out the nature center today at Blackwater Falls, March 23, 2022. 9:00 a.m. Birds Around A Lake Join the park naturalist to walk along Pendleton Lake searching for feathered friends. Spring migration is near and we may observe or hear some birds worthy of note. About 1 hour. YPP […]

Visit the Pipestem Nature Center open Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm and attend planned nature activities March 24 - 27, 2022. See our exhibits and heritage structures and sit a spell in our West Virginia made rocking chairs and watch the birds. Thursday, March 24, 2022 5:00 pm Wildlife of North America […]

Visit the Pipestem Nature Center open Wednesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm and attend planned nature activities March 24 - 27, 2022. See our exhibits and heritage structures and sit a spell in our West Virginia made rocking chairs and watch the birds. Thursday, March 24, 2022 5:00 pm Wildlife of North America […]

Enjoy a weekend of fun at Twin Falls Resort State Park, March 25-26, 2022. 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 therapist and a nail technician that will […]

Holly River State Park welcomes volunteers for general springtime volunteer help: blowing leaves, clearing campsites, clearing trails of debris, trash pickup and as needed spring cleaning. The Spring Clean-up is Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p..m. Pre-register to assist by March 21, 2022. Volunteers earn community service hours, enjoy a bag […]

Spring hikes to observe wildflowers of Chief Logan State Park continues with the 39th year of hikes offered known as the Sun Browning Wildflower hikes. Lead by Lauren Cole and volunteers, two hikes are planned. The 9:00 a.m. hike will be on the Woodpecker Trail with a distance of three miles. This trail is modertate […]

For more than 17 years, Beech Fork State Park has featured a spring clean-up in April. The Annual Make It Shine Day is scheduled for April 2, 2022 beginning at 8:00 a.m. A full day of volunteer service that includes lunch and concludes at 4:00p.m. Event will be held rain or shine. Please wear boots […]

Murder and Merriment returns to Tygart Lake State Park for "A Murderous Reunion," a tale about a 30th high school reunion gone wrong. Days before the reunion, the former class president is blown up in his car in a restaurant parking lot! Everyone wanted him dead, but can you figure out who did it? Call […]

Volunteer training for the 2022 Island Season is planned for April 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Attendees may sign up for volunteer opportunities on the island and museum and receive general training for various positions. Volunteers are the heart of the island. The docents and hosts share the story of the Blennerhassett's, the mansion, island […]

Pipestem Resort sits on the east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge, which carves through the plateau to the scenic Bluestone River 1,200 feet below. Visit us at the Nature Center, which is open Thursday - Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm except during Easter Activities on Saturday. Come see our exhibits and heritage structures […]

Start your Easter Weekend at Blackwater Falls State Park with a unique egg hunt by flashlight. That's right! As dark approaches, children ages 12 and younger will venture out in search of hidden eggs that contain treats and prizes. Hot chocolate and s'mores by bonfire compliment the evening fun. Hippity hop to Blackwater Falls Nature […]

Hop to the Blackwater Falls Nature Center to hunt for Easter Eggs. This traditional egg hunt meets at 1:30 p.m. at the nature center to get organized and ready to hop to it. The Easter Bunny will also be hopping around hoping to get a photo with you. Bring your cameras or cell phones to […]

A bouncy house, the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt is an April 16, 2022 happy Easter on Saturday, April 16, 2022. The egg hunt will be at the ballfield and at fee of $4 per child. Unless there is lightning storms, the egg hunt will 'hoppin'" rain or shine. There are three hunt areas, […]

Hippity-hop to Pipestem Resort State Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022 and enjoy Easter festivities at park headquarters. The annual Easter egg hunt is at 1:00 p.m. for youth 12 years of age and younger. Following the egg hunt, youth and families can play games and face painting. The Easter Bunny will be visiting and […]

Hike by the light of a full moon at Cass on April 16, 2022. The “Pink 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 […]

The Sunday after a Paschal Full Moon signals Easter. An egg hunt is planned as a youth activity at 4 p.m. Email cassrailroadsp@wv.gov for details. Reserve lodging online:

Enjoy Easter Day with family and friends at Cacapon Resort State Park. The new Prospects Restaurant located at Cacapon Lodge is preparing an Easter Buffet for Sunday, April 17, 2022 from noon until 6:00 p.m. The buffet will feature Glazed Baked Ham, Lemon Pepper Cod, Cream Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts, Eggplant Parmesan, Fresh Garden Salad […]

Enjoy springtime at Blackwater Falls State Park and enjoy these nature-based activities when visiting April 22 - 24, 2022. Find this fun at the Nature Center unless indicated at another location. Exhibits and displays welcome all ages. There is ample parking and the nature center is accessible. Friday, April 22,2022 10:30 a.m. Amazing Amphibians Walk […]

The annual Osbra Eye Spring Nature Walks are a great time to visit Kanawha State Forest! Save the date of Saturday, April 23, 2022. The Kanawha State Forest Foundation will offer a variety of guided hikes to learn about wildflowers, edible plants and mushrooms, to name a few. Registration at 8:30 AM Walks will begin […]

Early April through mid-May 2022 in Southern West Virginia. Celebrate the glories of spring in Appalachia from the rim of the gorge to the river! Explore the area’s natural diversity and contribute as a citizen scientist at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Tamarack Marketplace, Beckley Art Center, and the state parks of Babcock, Carnifex […]

Late April is a great time to visit Twin Falls and to enjoy getting outside regardless of cooler or warmer temperatures. Take advantage of these programs April 28 & 29, 2022. Thursday, April 28, 2022 4:00 pm Skins and Skulls You'll identify the different animals found here in West Virginia by the pelts and skulls. […]

It's a murder mystery at Blackwater Falls Lodge! The year is 1928 and we have gathered at a most popular speakeasy - Blackwater Falls. Everyone is having a fabulous time until the club's new owner stumbles in and dies. Oh my! Suddenly the place is a crime scene and we'll be asked to search for […]

West Virginia Irish Road Bowling brings “Coopers Rock Tag Team” event to the forest on April 30, 2022. Typically, team road bowling events are for teams of 4. Straying from tradition, the event at Coopers Rock State Forest will be the site of a doubles match. Join forces with your favorite friend, relative, coworker, or […]

Pipestem's Spring Craft Show/Flea Market is scheduled for Saturday April 30, 2022 and again on Saturday May 28, 2022. Staged at the Pipestem Outdoor Amphitheater Parking Lot (across from Pipestem Headquarters Building) the show hours are 8:00 am-2:00pm. The show is open to the public to browse or purchase from local vendors. Parking is free. […]

With springtime approaching, Hawks Nest State Park Craft and Flea Market event welcomes vendors and attendees alike from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Hawks Nest Lodge on April 30, 2022. Vendors wanting to set up must make advance registration for a 17’x18’ space. There is a $10 fee for participating. Vendor set up starts […]

Early April through mid-May 2022 in Southern West Virginia celebrates the glories of spring in Appalachia from the rim of the gorge to the river! Explore the area’s natural diversity and contribute as a citizen scientist at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Tamarack Marketplace, Beckley Art Center, and the state parks of Babcock, Carnifex […]

Bluebirds make people happy. On Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Blackwater Falls nature center you can make a bluebird nesting box, learn how to maintain the box and enjoy a program about bluebirds and sightings across West Virginia. This is an excellent program for families or individuals to take advantage. You’ll assemble your own bluebird […]

Early April through mid-May 2022 in Southern West Virginia celebrates the glories of spring in Appalachia from the rim of the gorge to the river! Explore the area’s natural diversity and contribute as a citizen scientist at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Tamarack Marketplace, Beckley Art Center, and the state parks of Babcock, Carnifex […]

The 30th annual WV Public Employee Golf Tournament is May 2, 2022 at Pipestem Resort State Park. Open to federal, state, city, county or public education employees and retired employees of the same are welcomed to enter. Tee it up and participate. A shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 2 on the 18-hole […]