Mark your calendar now for the 2026 Annual "Very Important Parks Person" (VIPP) Weekend, to be held at Chief Logan State Park! Each year, fellow VIPP members enjoy a weekend full of amazing activities, great entertainment, delicious food, and plenty of time to socialize, relax and kick back. The weekend is slated for Friday, Sept. […]
📍Canaan Lodge – Spruce Room 🗓️ Date Sept. 11, 2026 🍸 Social starts at: 5 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner is at: 6 p.m. 🎟️ Price per ticket / All Inclusive $78 Enjoy a Farm to Table dinner event within the heart of Canaan Valley at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. This locally sourced plated dinner event […]
Join the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society for a weekend of out-of-this-world exploration! Guest speakers from West Virginia University, Marshall University, Shawnee State University and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory will cover astronomical topics for all interest levels during the day, including special interest topics such as astrophotography. Star parties will be held in the evenings […]
📍Harr Conference Center 🍸 Social starts at 5 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner is at 6 p.m. As the autumn colors of Tucker County emerge, there’s not a more beautiful setting than at Blackwater Falls State Park. Join the culinary team of The Smokehouse as they present their 2026 Farm to Table event. Guests will start the […]
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there's even more reason […]
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there's even more reason […]
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there's even more reason […]
📍The Lodge Restaurant 🍽️ Dinner: 6 p.m. 🍸Social: 5:30 pm Dine with us at Tygart Lake State Park for the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series. Overlooking Tygart Lake, The Lodge Restaurant is a favorite of guests and locals alike. The highly talented culinary team has developed a five-course farm-to-table menu that fuses Appalachian comfort […]
Harvest Moon Hike ⛳️Pipestem Championship Golf Course Step into the serene and mysterious world of Pipestem Resort State Park after sundown! Join Pipestem’s dedicated Naturalist Team for a captivating Full Moon Night Hike. The full moon’s natural light offers an extraordinary perspective on the park’s nocturnal life, immersing you in the forest’s sights and sounds […]
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 […]
Come on out for a 5k run / walk at Twin Falls Resort State Park! Registration begins at 8:30am at the park's amphitheatre, with the race / walk starting at 10:00am. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, please call park activities coordinator, Tammy Cooper at 304-294-4000 Ext 1716.
🕯️Take a step back in time and experience the enchantment of Blennerhassett Island and its magnificent mansion, much as Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett did over 200 years ago. Illuminated by hundreds of candles and lanterns, the island transforms into an 18th century soiree, featuring attendants in period costume, 18th century dance performances, Appalachian music, and […]
📍Shelter 4 🍸 Social: 5 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner: 6 p.m. West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they craft unforgettable culinary experiences, preparing sumptuous dinners with the […]
Enter a team or compete individually with the West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tournament stop at Holly River State Park. Registration is at 11 AM and the competition starts at 12 PM. To learn more about this fun sport and its history: http://www.wvirb.com/
Celebrate the autumn colors with a full and fun-filled weekend at Pipestem Resort State Park. A must for those who love the cool and crisp season of fall. Enjoy the Marketplatz, a market featuring local and regional artisans selling their handcrafted wares and locally sourced foods and beverages. On Saturday, ride the new aerial tramway […]
The Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon and 7K offer runners a challenging and scenic experience deep within one of West Virginia’s most iconic natural areas. Set entirely inside Kanawha State Forest, this race takes you along winding forest roads and wooded routes surrounded by dense trees, rolling terrain, and the quiet atmosphere of the hills. […]
📍McKeever Lodge – Bluestone Dining Room 🍸 Social: 4 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner: 5 p.m. West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they craft unforgettable culinary experiences, preparing […]
Trunk or Treat - Holly River State Park Dress up in your best costume and walk around the lower campground for some treats. The fun starts at 5:00pm. For more information, please call Holly River State Park at 304-493-6353
This retreat will feature sessions on song writing fundamentals that includes writing exercises, and task writing. There will be time for private one-on-one sessions throughout the weekend. The workshop is designed for songwriters of all levels, but will be particularly helpful for those who have written songs and need some help perfecting their craft. Participants […]
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 […]
📍Mountain Creek Lodge 🍸Social: 6 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner: 7 p.m. An exclusive evening of culinary excellence is in store at Pipestem Resort State Park’s newest venue, Mountain Creek Appalachian Cuisine. Join us for the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series. Located deep within the Bluestone Gorge, Mountain Creek Lodge is a small 30-room lodge and […]
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 learn what birds say “who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?” as well as meeting other raptors. This nature program is all about raptors native to West Virginia: […]
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 […]
Pipestem Resort State Park
Make time for the Rides4Fun Motorcycle weekend getaway package at Pipestem Resort State Park from August 14 to 16, 2026. For more information, contact Pipestem...
Chief Logan State Park
📍Whispering Ridge Restaurant 🍸 Social starts at 6 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. 🎟️ Price Per Ticket / All Inclusive: $35 The Whispering...
