Stop by at the North Bend State Park Nature Center to decorate a pot and plant some wildflower seeds to take home with you! Open to all ages! Spots are limited, registration is required! To register, please contact North Bend State Park Naturalist, Sarah Clark, at sarah.e.clark@wv.gov or (304) 643-2931 Ext 314.
📍Nature Center What better way to celebrate Earth Week than by helping keep a special place clean! Join Park Naturalist Jacob as we help clean up winter debris from the lake coves. Come and pick up as little or as much as you'd like. Make sure to wear good shoes! Gloves and trash bags will […]
📍Pipestem Resort State Park Arboretum Join the Naturalist Team as we plant a tree for Earth Day in the Arboretum. A symbol of spring in the Appalachians, our chosen tree is a Redbud. All participants will have their name included on a plaque with the name of the tree. The Arboretum is located across from […]
Join Chef Matt Welsch, the Executive Chef for West Virginia State Parks, as well as the highly talented culinary teams of our beautiful state parks, while they curate unforgettable and unique dinners by integrating locally sourced items found in Appalachian pantries into culinary masterpieces. Chief Logan State Park will host this dinner event in the […]
Herps Alive! The Interactive Reptile & Amphibian Experience is a traveling, educational Herpetology program. The Herps Alive Foundation is a non-profit reptile rescue and education organization. This free presentation will be at 7:00PM at the Cacapon Resort Bathhouse. Award-winning herpetologist Keith Gisser will feature nearly 20 reptiles for attendees to touch and hold.
Join the park naturalist at Cass Scenic Railroad for special Earth Day programs. 11 A.M. Learn about a non native plant garlic mustard that has implications for conservation in West Virginia. 5 P.M. Join the park naturalist near The Company Store and learn about water security concerns and helpful ways to conserve water.
To celebrate Earth Day, we will meet in the lodge's front lobby and walk one mile through the park, collecting litter along the route.
Meet at the Activities Building/Nature Center. We will be in search of the first signs of spring as we hike the two-mile Nature Center Loop. Please wear hiking-appropriate footwear and bring a drink to stay hydrated. A walking stick is recommended. Participants will receive a collector’s sticker.
Join Chef Matt Welsch, the Executive Chef for West Virginia State Parks, as well as the highly talented culinary teams of our beautiful state parks, while they curate unforgettable and unique dinners by integrating locally sourced items found in Appalachian pantries into culinary masterpieces. Holly River State Park will host this dinner event in the […]
Enjoy a weekend of fun at Twin Falls Resort State Park. This is a weekend that's packed with activities such as movie night, ghost stories, day hikes, tie-dying, and painting, Also, Twin Falls will have massage therapists available throughout the event with a menu of massage services. Fees for massages are not included. Grab your […]
April 24 📚 School Groups: April 24 ⛺️ Encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily April 25 👥 Public: April 25 ⛺️ Encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily 💻 Thomas Ingles presentation, April 25 at 3 p.m. April 26 💻 Mary Ingles presentation at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. ⛺️ Encampment from […]
This program highlights the West Virginia White Butterfly, a small, rare woodland species native to Appalachian forests. We will discuss the plants essential to its survival and address the threat posed by invasive garlic mustard, which is contributing to population declines. Hand-pulling garlic mustard is an effective control method. By learning to identify this invasive […]
Join us at the nature center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to celebrate Earth Day. Several environmental education booths and activities. Special guest Smokey Bear will be in attendance with West Virginia Division of Forestry.
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 […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Randy Gilkey is a truly multi-talented and accomplished musician, hailing from Oak Hill, West Virginia. He is celebrated as a singer, prolific songwriter, versatile instrumentalist, skilled producer and meticulous recording engineer. Despite losing his eyesight shortly after birth, Gilkey began his musical journey at the tender age of two, demonstrating a […]
Flower Moon Hike 📍Pipestem Championship Golf Course Step into the serene and mysterious world of Pipestem Resort State Park after sundown! Join Pipestem's dedicated Naturalist Team for a captivating Full Moon Night Hike. The full moon's natural light offers an extraordinary perspective on the park's nocturnal life, immersing you in the forest's sights and sounds […]
📍Tygart Lake State Park Lodge Come join master birder and certified bander Joey Herron as he returns to Tygart Lake State Park for this annual gathering! Learn to identify birds by both sight and sound while enjoying a great opportunity to see them up close. We will be around the Lodge front and backyard areas […]
Salamander Saturday is a national event hosted by the Foundation for the Conservation of Salamanders that educates the public, promotes conservation, and celebrates salamanders. Guests should meet at the Company Store and join the park naturalist for a walk through town to explore and learn about the area's habitats and species.
📍Black Bear Patio Stage A native son of West Virginia, Jim Snyder is a celebrated musician whose career spans decades. His repertoire weaves a unique blend of well-known classics and obscure treasures across folk, folk-rock, and Americana. Snyder's performances are distinguished by his creative, intricate acoustic guitar arrangements, which are perfectly paired with his expressive, […]
Celebrate National Trails Day at Kanawha State Forest and join forest naturalist Jess Blalock by participating in a trail cleanup on the Spotted Salamander Trail. This trail is an easy 0.25-mile flat, ADA-accessible and kid-friendly. The forest will provide all materials, including gloves, bags, trash grabbers, water and snacks. Participants should wear long pants and […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Andrew, a highly respected figure in the Appalachian music scene, has significantly evolved his artistic journey. For seven years, he was the driving force and primary songwriter for the celebrated Appalachian stompgrass band, The Wild Rumpus, a group that gained widespread popularity across the festival, concert, and club circuits. Their extensive […]
The Migration Celebration is a celebration of West Virginia’s wild birds and our natural heritage. Popular events that attendees have always enjoyed include: birding walks, nature walks, kids activities such as crafts and animal shape painting, displays of live raptors from Three Rivers Avian Center, as well as Division of Natural Resources and Hanging Rock […]
Join us for a musical day of pickin' on May 9, 2026 at 11 a.m. The festival features live bluegrass bands, local craft vendors, and food trucks, all taking place around Picnic Shelter 3! Two festival tickets and overnight lodging in a standard lodge room, double occupancy for $214.99. Day ticket only is $40 per […]
Bring Mom to beautiful North Bend State Park for lunch at the North Bend Restaurant. Enjoy a menu featuring fried chicken, house-made meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, rolls, a salad bar, desserts and non-alcoholic beverages. The price for this delicious lunch is $25 for adults, $12.50 for children aged 4 to 12, and those under […]
Join us at the Kanawha State Forest Nature Center for the annual Osbra Eye Memorial Spring Nature Walk. Four walks are scheduled to accommodate various interests and abilities. Celebrate the beginning of spring with us at Kanawha State Forest. For more information, contact Assistant Superintendent Kelsey Gilbert at 304-558-3500.
Celebrate Mother's Day near its birthplace at Tygart Lake State Park. From 10am to 6pm, enjoy a buffet overlooking scenic Tygart Lake at The Lodge Restaurant. The buffet includes pineapple-glazed ham, chicken cordon bleu, spinach quiche, rosemary-roasted potatoes, spring vegetable medley, bacon-ranch pasta salad and more. Drink specials include lavender lemonade and strawberry mimosa. Reservations […]
Make this Mother’s Day unforgettable with a scenic celebration at McKeever Lodge’s Bluestone Dining Room. The buffet will feature cheesy bacon ranch chicken, salmon piccata, roasted pork tenderloin, creamy mashed potatoes, honey‑glazed carrots, sweet potato casserole, green goddess gnocchi, spinach artichoke dip, buttermilk cornbread, panzanella salad and more! A special Mother’s Day cocktail, the Strawberry […]
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a memorable meal at Chief Logan State Park. The Whispering Ridge Restaurant will offer a holiday buffet featuring creamy chicken, steak and gravy, broccoli fettuccine Alfredo, mashed potatoes and more. Reservations are required; please call 304-855-6100.
Treat Mom to a delicious buffet at Prospects Restaurant, featuring a lineup of comforting favorites and chef‑crafted specialties. Enjoy Sautéed Tenderloin Tips with Mushrooms and Onions, Bourbon‑Glazed Boneless Chicken Thighs, Broiled Lemon Pepper Cod, Vegetable Lasagna, Herb Mashed Potatoes, Garlic Linguine, Roasted Brussels Sprouts and more! A limited menu will also be available from 5 […]
Treat Mom to a buffet at the Azalea Room in Twin Falls Lodge, featuring roasted turkey with dressing, housemade meatloaf, glazed ham and more. Seating times are available at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Reservations are recommended by calling Twin Falls Resort State Park at 304-294-4000.
Pipestem Resort State Park
The Migration Celebration is a celebration of West Virginia’s wild birds and our natural heritage. Popular events that attendees have always enjoyed include: birding walks,...
North Bend State Park
Join us for a musical day of pickin’ on May 9, 2026 at 11 a.m. The festival features live bluegrass bands, local craft vendors, and...
