🕯️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 […]
📍Tygart Lake State Park Nature Center Meet at the Nature Center parking area for a guided hike through the hills to celebrate the season. Park Naturalist Jacob Jackson will lead this yearly tradition on the Ridge and Lake Trails. The hike is approximately two miles and includes some hilly terrain. Participants should bring water 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 […]
This 6,800-mile relay from California to Delaware will carry a copy of the Declaration of Independence from coast to coast, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge on the 4th of July and ending on Thanksgiving at the Atlantic Ocean. Join the celebration by participating for a day or more in a relay, attending some of the […]
📍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 […]
Weekends in March 2027 Pipestem Resort State Park's Trout Fishing Weekend Package is scheduled for weekends in March, 2027. Located along the Bluestone National Scenic River, and accessible only by Pipestem's new aerial tramway, this package highlights access to a heavily stocked stretch of the Bluestone River. The Trout Fishing Weekend Package Includes: 🏡 2 […]
Blackwater Falls State Park
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...
Tygart Lake State Park
📍Tygart Lake State Park Lodge Come join the Tygart Lake State Park Foundation and Staff for this annual gathering and celebration of all things fall!...
