Events

Prickett’s Fort State Park welcomes Lindsey Dugan as one of Pricketts Fort Foundation’s artists in residence in 2023. Join her Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 10:00AM-4:00PM and Sunday, July 23 from Noon until 4:00PM. You’ll find this artist at the Visitor Center. Lindsey is a contemporary artisan who lives in Fairmont, West Virginia. A native […]

A Youth Rally at North Bend State Park is planned at Shelter #4 on July 22, 2023. The event promises food, awesome door prizes, free miniature golf and more from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM. This event is sponsored by the Harrisville Baptist Association. For more information emailnorthbendsp@wv.gov or call 304-643-2931. Reserve lodging:

Get ready to laugh yourself silly…Bil Lepp is a master storyteller, champion liar, funny guy, author, and tv host. Lepp is back and live on stage at Beech Fork State Park, July 22, 2023. His humorous tales curl the lips on the grumpiest of people. Sure to tickle your funny bone, the laughter and show […]

Create a multimedia black glue and paint marker butterfly painting. We will make this 3D withplexi-glass and a colorful squeegeed background. Finished with a frame! Art on the Island-Butterfly is on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Take the noon boat, bring or buy somesnacks on the Island, and let's paint this oversized acrylic flower together on […]

Learn more about bogs, trees, birds and more at Blackwater Falls State Park July 24-26, 2023. Activities on Monday are about wetlands, Tuesday is Tree Day, and Wednesday begins with a bird walk. Things begin at the nature center unless posted otherwise. You’re invited and encouraged to visit our trails, the falls areas, the Nature […]

July still has great planned activities at Cacapon Resort State Park, July 24-27 2023. From Tai Chi to Micro-vision World, these neat activities and others are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. Monday, July 24, 202310:00AM Tai ChiThis class will help increase balance, flexibility, and focus on connection to mind, body, & […]

Mid-week activities at Blackwater Falls State Park July 26-27, 2023 includes activities about being bear aware, frogs and toads, fireflies and more. Things to do begin at the nature center unless posted otherwise. You’re invited and encouraged to visit our trails, the falls areas, the Nature Center, and Pendleton Lake. WEDNESDAY, July 26, 2023Nature Center: […]

North Bend State Park is a great place for early July activities. Find these activities at the park from July 26 - 29, 2023. Activities begin at the nature center. Wednesday, July 26, 202310:00 am- Noon Nature Center Open 1:00 pm- 1:45 pm Basketball Game2:00 pm- 3:15 pm Hike to Tunnel 13 on the North […]

Birds, bow and arrows, and moths dominate activities at Holly River State Park from July 27-29, 2023. Join Master Naturalist Jane Birdsong for these nature based activities and traditional recreational pursuits of archery and hiking when visiting Holly River. THURSDAY, July 27, 20232 pm - BLACK BEARSLearn new discoveries & fascinating facts about WV’s largest […]

‘Creations’, a local artist group based in Parsons, W.Va. is hosting an ‘Art in the Park’ evening at Blackwater Falls State Park, July 27, 2023. Tonight’s art piece is about the magic of fireflies. The instructors make everyone attending feel like they’re at home creating a one of a kind art piece and guide attendees […]

Visit Twin Falls and enjoy these activities July 28-29, 2023. Butterflies, solar ovens, and a glow walk invites you to attend. Fee free. Open to the public. Family friendly. Join us!! FRIDAY, July 28, 202310:00am. – “BE A FRIEND TO POLLINATORS”Pollinators are in trouble! Bees, bats and other animal pollinators face many challenges in the […]

Cacapon wraps up the last weekend of July with a variety of great nature based activities July 28 - 30, 2023. From hogwart adaptations, looking for a Monarch’s eggs, to Irish Road Bowling, these neat activities and others are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. Friday, July 28, 202310:00AM Hogwarts School of […]

July wraps up at Blackwater Falls State Park July 28-31, 2023 with an about nature and discovery of small or very old things such as amber. From bats and moths to creature features, things to do begin at the nature center unless posted otherwise. You’re invited and encouraged to visit our trails, the falls areas, […]

Mountain Music Friday Series returns to Canaan Valley Resort in 2023. Live music is slopeside at Quenchers Plaza is from 6:00-9:00 PM. Free concert and open to the public. Sunset scenic chairlift rides are available with ticket purchase in Quencher’s Pub. Pub will beopen. In case of inclement weather the music will be indoors at […]

The Brass, Rhythm and Sax Orchestra was formed in 2018 with musicians from Harrison, Marion, and Upshur Counties making up the core group playing that big band sound from the 1930s through the 1970s. The band is comprised of former band directors and music majors. Prickett’s Fort State Park Amphitheater.   Join the fun at […]

From lightning bugs, bubbles, fishing and more, weekends at Bluestone State Park are extra special with activities that focus on the outdoors and nature pursuits. Join park naturalist and heritage craftsman Jonathan Lipscomb July 29-31, 2023 at these planned activities. SATURDAY, July 29, 2023Noon Match rocketsHow do rockets work? Meet at the picnic shelter to […]

All will be aglow this summer evening at Twin Falls Resort State Park. The magic starts at 8:30 p.m. The Glow Walk begins and meets at the park amphitheater. Arrival for you to park your vehicle should occur by 8:00 p.m. but not before 7:30 p.m. We’ll get a glow stick to each person (as […]

Hike by the light of a full moon at Cass on July 29, 2023. The “Full Sturgeon Moon” hike at Cass Scenic Railroad begins from the visitor’s center at 8:30 PM. This evening walk, led by Park Superintendent Marshall Markley or designee, is about three miles round trip with a slight grade, but mostly flat […]

Meet Naturalist Lauren Cole at Chief Logan Lodge at the outdoor fire pit area on July 29, 2023. Lauren will be there from 9:00 - 11:00pm Look through a computerized telescope at various celestial bodies including the moon, planets, galaxies, and more. Learn seasonal constellations and other cool facts about the night sky. Planets Mars,Mercury, […]

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 the Nature Center which is open Wednesday-Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. See our exhibits and heritage structures, and sit a spell in our West Virginia made rocking chairs, […]

August activities at Cacapon State Park include wildlife, art and birds (owls), and a variety of great nature based activities July 31 - August 3, 2023. These activities and others are conducted or begin at the nature center unless noted. Open to the public and free to attend. Monday, July 31, 202310:00AM Tai ChiThis class […]

Learning about creatures that slither or swim, hiking, and bird crafts dominate activities at Holly River State Park from August 3-5, 2023. Join Master Naturalist Jane Birdsong for these nature based activities and traditional recreational pursuits of archery and hiking when visiting Holly River. Activities at Holly River State Park are free to attend and […]

A delicious Farm-to-Table dinner at the lodge at Chief Logan State Park is scheduled for Friday, August 4, 2023. A popular dining experience, you’ll want to make reservations in advance for this year’s event that is always fun and entertaining. The growing season’s yield is sourced garden produce and products from West Virginia. The dining […]

Try your hand at spinning wool at Prickett’s Fort State Park. Participants will receive one hour of personal one-on-one instruction from one of our skilled interpreters on Friday, August 4 or Saturday, August 5, 2023. One-hour sessions are $20 per person and participants must be age 16 and older. One person per session. Please register […]

Live birds of prey at Chief Logan State Park Lodge are presented by the Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) on Saturday, August 4, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. The educational birds program is a great opportunity to learn what birds say "who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?" as well as meeting other raptors. […]

Ryan Cain and the Ables performs live music at Canaan Valley Resort on August 4, 2023. Mountain Music Friday Series returns to Canaan Valley Resort in 2023. Live music is slopesideat Quenchers Plaza is from 6:00-9:00 PM. Free concert and open to the public. Sunset scenic chairlift rides are available with ticket purchase in Quencher’s […]

Two noted individuals of American History will be portrayed at Cass Scenic Railroad on Saturday, August 5, 2023 - Stonewall Jackson and Mark Twain. Find us at the Cass Scenic Railroad Depot. 9:30AMHistory Alive! presents Stonewall Jackson Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia (then Virginia) Jackson was an orphan who became a renowned name in military […]

The eight mile “Walk Between the Parks” is scheduled for August 5, 2023 from 9:00AM and should conclude around 2:00PM at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. The registration fee includes shuttle service from Canaan Valley Resort State Park. Registration fee is $15 for adults and $10 for children (6-12) Pre-registration is recommended. In the link […]

Katie Fallon passionately shares her passion for an “unloved bird” and many other things about WV birds and nature at Hawks Nest State Park, Saturday, August 5, 2023. Katie will have a feathered friend with her. Don’t miss this 11:00 a.m. informative and interesting look into the important ecological value that the Vulture has in […]

Bil Lepp is at the Bathhouse at Cacapon Resort State Park! WV’s favorite storyteller and humorous liar, Bil Lepp is live and in person on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Mark your calendars for this Saturday evening show. Bring the family if you’re from the area for this fun hour. If you are an overnight guest […]