Events

Hike by the light of the moon at Chief Logan State Park on Friday, March 18, 2022. Meet Naturalist Lauren Cole at 9:00 PM at the Museum in the Park. The hike will be on Cliffside Trail. The moon will be at 97% but it’s close enough to full to be a great evening out. […]

The weekend is all about spring. Enjoy these programs and activities at Blackwater Falls with Park Naturalist Paulita Cousin March 19-20, 2022. Saturday, March 19, 2022 10:00 a.m. Green Day Hike The hike begins from the graveled Blackwater Falls Overflow/Bus parking area near the main park intersection. The hike will be on River Road Trail […]

West Virginia's eastern panhandle begins to green with emerging buds and blooms. Cacapon Resort State Park invites you to hike the Green Day Hike on March 19 beginning at 10:00 a.m. You'll be hiking part of Central and Tower trails for about two miles of hiking. Meet Naturalist Valerie Chaney at the Nature Center to […]

West Virginia's eastern panhandle begins to green with emerging buds and blooms. Cacapon Resort State Park invites you to hike the Green Day Hike on March 19 beginning at 10:00 a.m. You'll be hiking part of Central and Tower trails for about two miles of hiking. Meet Naturalist Valerie Chaney at the Nature Center to […]

It's March 2022 and greening in West Virginia is beginning. Several state parks across West Virginia host a Green Day Hike to welcome spring or to tip a hat to St. Paddy. The Green Day Hike featured at Blackwater Falls begins from the Blackwater Falls Overflow/Bus parking area near the main park intersection. The hike […]

Southern West Virginia will begin to see the sprouting of the green at the Green Day Hike March 19, 2022 at Chief Logan State Park. Meet naturalist/biologist Lauren Cole at the Museum in the Park at 10:00 a.m. This Green Day Hike will be on the Fitness and Shawnee Trail. It will be an easier […]

In the month of March, West Virginia begins greening with emerging buds and blooms. Buds and blooms at Cass will just be waking up. A Green Day Hike at Cass Scenic Railroad is planned to start at 1:00PM. Meet Assistant Superintendent Bob Waybright at the Cass Visitors Center to set foot for a hike in […]

Today's hike is both a Full Moon Hike and a Green Day Hike invitation. Come hike. Hike by the light of a full or near full moon at Cass on March 19, 2022. The “Worm Moon” hike at Cass Scenic Railroad begins from the visitors center (to the left of the Company Store facing the […]

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. […]