Memorial Wreath River Service on the Bluestone River via the Pipestem Aerial Tram. The memorial is for our fallen heroes and is hosted by the Marine Corps League Detachment #1461. For more details contact us at (304) 466-1800. This is a free event.
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 […]
Fourth annual USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck will take place on the trails of Pipestem Resort State Park and is hosted by the Marine Corps League Detachment #1461. Reserve your room now by calling (304) 466-1800. Military and Senior Discounts apply. Coupon code: “Ruck25.”
Take in the fall colors of the mountain state and earn a WonderFall hiking patch! Meet the park naturalist at the nature center for a hike along the Ridge Trail. This trail is 1.75 miles with some moderately hilly terrain.
Take in the fall colors with the seasonal naturalist beginning at the nature center for this 1.5-mile loop through a northern hardwood forest on Balsam Fir Trail. Well-behaved and leashed pets are welcome to attend this activity with their owner. Complete the entire trail with the naturalist to earn your WonderFall hiking patch. This hike […]
Show off your furry friend at the Woof and Wag show in Twin Falls Resort State Park. A panel of judges will show off best wag, best trick, best dressed, most obedient, best smile, most energetic, and crowd favorite. The event is free and held at the amphitheater. Registration will begin September 1st and will […]
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 will feature […]
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 […]
Rock House Road Band will serve as the house band again this year during Saturday night gathering during the 2025 USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck Weekend. Presenting all kinds of great music from many genres on the outdoor Patio Stage at the Black Bear Grill. For more details contact us at (304) 466-1800. This […]
Come out and strap on your running shoes for the Greenbrier River Trail Race along the Greenbrier River Trail. The Full Marathon starts at 8 a.m. with the Half Marathon starting at 9:45 a.m. For more information, visit grtmarathon.com
Available for two nights only, October 10-11, 2025, 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 is transformed into an 18th-century party, featuring docents in period […]
Take in the fall colors of the mountain state and earn a WonderFall hiking patch! Hike the Monongaseneka Trail to the Overlook on this 5 mile round trip. Meet the park naturalist at the Monongaseneka trail head just above cabin #2 along Island Lick. This historic CCC built trail climbs 2.5 miles to a mountain […]
Overlook observation deck from 1-3 p.m. at Cacapon Resort State Park.Join us at Cacapon Mountain overlook (5 miles past the nature center to watch migrating birds. Migrating birds will vary according to the month. Wildlife that could be spotted includes vultures, ravens, crows and monarch butterflies. Join us this time or all the birds of […]
Take in the fall colors of the mountain state and earn a WonderFall hiking patch! Meet the Naturalist at the entrance of the Access Trail at the back of the gravel Rail Trail parking lot. We will take a hike on the North Bend Rail Trail and experience the beauty of fall at North Bend […]
The Mountain Creek Dining Room is reopening! Join Pipestem Resort State Park Chef Marion Ohlinger for an exclusive opportunity to experience an eight-course culinary journey of upscale Appalachian fare. Schedule Social starts at 6 p.m., with the eight-course dinner and entertainment following immediately thereafter. Menu Note: We cannot accommodate dietary requests or substitutions at this […]
Come join North Bend’s 5k. Run or walk at your own pace and enjoy the beautiful scenery! The run begins at 8:30 a.m., a 20% discount will be applied to lodge rooms the night before for runners interested in staying overnight. The registration fee includes a t-shirt! Click here to register for the race. For […]
Take in the fall colors of the mountain state and earn a WonderFall hiking patch! Join the park naturalist for an easy half-mile walk along the Beartown State Park boardwalk. Beartown is known for its unusual rocky formations, massive boulders, overhanging cliffs and deep crevices.
Join for a naturalist guided hike along the Davis Creek Trail, part of the Mountaineer Mile Trail program. This two mile easy hike is great for families to enjoy the fall colors. Meet at the entrance to Kanawha State Forest at the gravel parking lot next to the first fishing pier. All participants will receive […]
Join the seasonal naturalist at the nature center for this 3-mile out-and-back hike along the top of the Blackwater River Canyon on Pase Point. Well-behaved and leashed pets are welcome to attend this activity with their owner. Complete the entire trail with the naturalist to earn your WonderFall hiking patch. This hike will take around […]
Take in the fall colors of the mountain state and earn a WonderFall hiking patch! Join the park naturalist for a half-mile hike along the Overlook Trail. The trail follows a series of rock cliffs. Observe several small caves, an old bear den, Civil War trenches and a scenic overlook of Briery Knob. Please wear […]
Join the park Naturalist on a hike to Giant Pine Trail with other hikers and their furry friends on October 11th at 1 p.m. To register for the hike, contact sarah.e.clark@wv.gov or call (304) 643-2931; ext. 314.
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 […]
Take in the fall colors of the mountain state and earn a WonderFall hiking patch! Join the park naturalist on the Falls Trail. This is a 1.25 mile intermediate trail with steep slopes, significant grates and narrow tread. Sturdy boots recommended. Meeting location: Falls Trail Parking Lot
Come out to Pipestem Resort State Park and be part of the first ever “Rocket Fest at Pipestem.” Special guests at the park will include October Sky Rocket Boy, New York Times bestselling author Homer Hickam and fellow McDowell County Rocket Boy Roy Lee Cooke. The day will start at 6 a.m. with WTNJ 105.9 […]
Overlook observation deck from 1-3 p.m. at Cacapon Resort State Park.Join us at Cacapon Mountain overlook (5 miles past the nature center to watch migrating birds. Migrating birds will vary according to the month. Wildlife that could be spotted includes vultures, ravens, crows and monarch butterflies. Join us this time or all the birds of […]
The Mountain Creek Dining Room is reopening! Join Pipestem Resort State Park Chef Marion Ohlinger for an exclusive opportunity to experience an eight-course culinary journey of upscale Appalachian fare. Schedule Social starts at 6 p.m., with the eight-course dinner and entertainment following immediately thereafter. Menu Note: We cannot accommodate dietary requests or substitutions at this […]
Join the park naturalist’s for a 2 mile hike along Cacapon Mountain fire road. Park at the Cacapon Mountain Overlook area and along the road for additional parking. A group photo will be taken at Cacapon Mountain Overlook, the highest peak in the eastern panhandle, near 2100 ft elevation. This is also the location of […]
WonderFall Hike: Country Roads - Meet the Naturalist at Park Headquarters for a walk along the road and into the woods. We will look for evidence of Pipestem's pre-park history. Pictures and stories will be shared while we enjoy the beauty of the fall foliage around us. We will also learn about plants we encounter […]
Tygart Lake State Park is excited to welcome back the crew of Murder and Merriment as they present the mystery of ‘The NewlyDEAD Game’! Join host Bill Eubanks in a dangerous game that pits newly married couples against one another in a series of revealing question rounds to determine how much they really know about […]
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 #3 (7k) will take place at beautiful Kanawha State Forest. Run or walk at your own pace. This is a great […]
North Bend State Park
It’s a Father’s Day Buffet at North Bend State Park! From 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., take dad for a feast of North Bend’s famous...
Holly River State Park
Join West Virginia’s “Bard of Education” for this musical celebration of West Virginia Pride! This is a must wherever proud West Virginians gather to celebrate...
