Join local historian Doug Wood in the Bluestone State Park Event Building as he discusses the journey of Mary Draper Ingles. Ingles escaped captivity in the 1700s and traveled on foot through the wilderness of present day West Virginia and Virginia to return home to her family. Wood will explore her capture and escape, the […]
Join this free program at Cacapon Resort State Park at the Gazebo, located near the nature center. This outdoor program has bench style seating, however feel free to bring a camping chair for extra comfort. Bil Lepp is an award-winning storyteller, author, and recording artist. He’s the host of the History Channel’s Man Vs History […]
Once known as the highest and coldest incorporated town east of the Mississippi and accessible only by rail, Spruce has become a popular destination for those wanting to experience the notorious ghost town. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit: https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/cass-scenic-spruce-trip/
Enjoy family time and outdoor thrills during West Virginia’s National Hunting and Fishing Day at Stonewall Resort on September 6! Sample wild game and farm-fresh food and let your kids participate in the exciting Outdoor Youth Challenge for a chance to win prizes. Tickets are $10 and kids ages 14 and younger get in for […]
September 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Join staff in the Blackwater Falls overflow/bus parking area at 9:30 a.m. to register for a pet– friendly morning that incorporates principles of B.A.R.K. so owners and their dogs can enjoy visits to West Virginia State Parks. Bring your furry friend and learn about leave no trace principles and […]
Bring your furry friend to Cacapon Resort State Park for a swim on the beach! This annual event is sponsored by the local humane society and entrance is free with a donation. The beach is open only to dogs and their owners for this event from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. with a morning B.A.R.K. […]
Meet at the splash pad parking lot at 10 a.m. Then as a group we will head down to the beach for some fun pet friendly activities!
In cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, West Virginia State Parks is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]
This is a weekend event celebrating wild edible foods! Join us in sessions about preparing and preserving wild foods, hiking and foraging, and more! Weekend also includes a Wild Food Contest where participants prepare either a drink or dish comprised of natural ingredients! For more information, please call (304) 558-2754
September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tagg monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration, and conservation […]
West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]
Join us at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park for a day full of celebration and hands-on activities. Blacksmith demonstrations, apple cider making, hay rides, tractors, quilts, homemade goodies, soaps and much more! All vendors and demonstrators will be set up near the Cass Company Store. This event is free and open to the public. For […]
September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tag monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration, and conservation […]
Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society is hosting the 36th annual Astronomy Weekend at Blackwater Falls State Park. This event includes nightly star parties (weather permitting) at the Harold Walters Nature Center, guest speakers and perhaps a workshop throughout the day in Blackwater Falls Lodge, Milton Harr Conference Center. The event is free and open to the […]
September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tag monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration, and conservation efforts the […]
September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tag monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration, and conservation efforts the […]
West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]
In cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, West Virginia State Parks is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products.Each dinner in the series will […]
September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tag monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration and conservation efforts the […]
2025 West Virginia State Park Run Tour: 22k Run, 4 State Parks, 4 Dates West Virginia State Parks is excited to announce its inaugural State Park Run Tour! Run one or all four. Run #2 (5k) will take place at beautiful North Bend State Park. Run or walk at your own pace. This is a […]
Join our Park Ranger at North Bend State Park for a hike on the Fishermans Trail! We are celebrating how public lands can benefit our physical and mental health with hikes, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature! Park your car at the Jughandle day use area and meet the Ranger by the metal gate. […]
September 27 at 8:00AM Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Come out for a guided hike on the Twin Oaks Trail. Meet the park naturalist at the Twin Oaks Trail Parking Lot for this hike. Earn a Wild & Well sticker!
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Join the park naturalist on the Bearpen Loop Hike, 2.5 miles. Meet at the activities building and please wear appropriate footwear and a hiking stick is recommended. Earn a Wild & Well sticker!
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Meet at the nature center for a naturalist led hike along the Laurel Trail. This 2.5 mile moderate trail will provide mountain and lake views. Earn a Wild & Well sticker!
September 27, 2025 Enjoy a day full of craft vendors, food vendors, kid zone, chainsaw art, car show, motorcycle show and live music at the Twin Falls Resort State Park Fall Festival! This event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Come meet a naturalist at the splash pad to walk down to the Long Branch Lake shore for a garbage grab and help us keep our park clean for National Public Lands Day. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided.
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Bring your own watercraft (kayak, paddleboard, canoe) for a naturalist led water event. Earn a Wild & Well sticker!
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Meet at the Sled Run parking lot to join a naturalist for this 1.5 mile long walk along Shay Trace and Cherry Lane Trails. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water and a snack if you'd like. Expect the hike to last […]
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Join KSF Naturalists Jess Blalock and Tiffany Jarrett for an interpretive hike on a portion of the Davis Creek Trail, where we will discuss the aquatic ecology of Kanawha State Forest and identify different plant, animal, and insect species that call it home! The hike […]
Join Murder Mysteries Will Travel at the Blackwater Falls Lodge for an evening of interactive entertainment and intrigue. Become a cast member or simply sit back and tryto solve the case. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Enjoy a buffet dinner while you work to solve the […]
Pipestem Resort State Park
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Matt Mullins, a musician whose sound resonates with “back porch memories,” possesses a genuine musicality that moves listeners and makes it...
Pipestem Resort State Park
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Pipestem Resort State Park hosts the family-friendly Paper Airplane Flying Contest, the third in a six-part series to find the regional...
