Volunteers can assist park staff in litter cleanup at the Twin Falls ballfield area. This event will take place during the park's annual Fall Festival. For more information, please contact park naturalist Tammy Cooper at (304) 294-4000.
📍Long Branch Lake Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Pipestem! Be a part of this impactful day and help make a difference in our public lands! Meet at the Splash Pad across from McKeever Lodge and walk down to the Long Branch Lake shore for a garbage grab. This will keep our lake shore clean […]
📍Elk River Trail Visitor Center Participants should meet at the Elk River Trail State Park Visitor Center by 10 a.m. to assist the park superintendent and staff in an invasive species removal project. Volunteers fill focus on removing Japanese stiltgrass, autumn olive and other invasives. Light litter cleanup will also be included. A seated station […]
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there’s even more reason […]
Join the park superintendent in a guided hike and trail cleanup along some of the park's trails. All participants should meet at the Campground Playground parking lot. All supplies will be provided.
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there's even more reason […]
Celebrate and assist in maintaining the beauty of our public lands by joining park staff in a litter cleanup around the park. All participants should meet at the Park's activity room located at the Beech Fork Park Office. All supplies will be provided.
📍Beartown Boardwalk Join us for a Naturalist led hike of the Beartown Boardwalk. We will discuss geology and the flora & fauna of this amazing park.
📍Watoga Nature Center Come to Watoga State Park and exoerience the live Owl Show & Dark Sky event. Learn about these stealthy night hunters and their need for dark skies. Learn about International Dark Sky Parks and things you can do in your own community to promote dark sky principles.
📍The Lodge Restaurant 🍽️ Dinner: 6 p.m. 🍸Social: 5:30 pm Dine with us at Tygart Lake State Park for the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series. Overlooking Tygart Lake, The Lodge Restaurant is a favorite of guests and locals alike. The highly talented culinary team has developed a five-course farm-to-table menu that fuses Appalachian comfort […]
Harvest 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 […]
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 […]
📍Arrowhead Trailhead ~ Riverside Campground Join us for a 2.5-mile round trip hike on Arrowhead Trail to visit the views from the Ann Bailey Lookout Tower at sunset. Please wear hiking appropriate footwear and a hiking stick is recommended. Red lights will be provided for hike out.
Come on out for a 5k run / walk at Twin Falls Resort State Park! Registration begins at 8:30am at the park's amphitheatre, with the race / walk starting at 10:00am. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, please call park activities coordinator, Tammy Cooper at 304-294-4000 Ext 1716.
📍Monongaseneka Trail to Overlook ~ Watoga State Park Meet at the Monongaseneka Trailhead just above cabin #2 along Island Lick. This historic CCC built trail climbs 2.5 miles to a mountaintop overlook with Greenbrier River views. This trail is moderately difficult with some steep inclines. Please wear hiking appropriate footwear and a hiking stick is […]
Meet the Naturalist at Blackwater Lodge to walk along sections of three different park trails for this loop hike of just over a mile. Will our Autumn leaves be at peak color? You’ll have to come find out! Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Participants will receive a WV State Parks WonderFALL Hike […]
Enjoy the changing leaf colors of fall during the 1.5-mile loop on the Falls Trail. The hike begins at 1 p.m. This is a moderate hike with some steep, rocky, and muddy terrain. Wear sturdy hiking boots and meet the park naturalist at the Falls Trailhead. All participants will earn a WoderFall Hike Patch.
🕯️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 transforms into an 18th century soiree, featuring attendants in period costume, 18th century dance performances, Appalachian music, and […]
📍Tygart Lake State Park Nature Center Meet at the Nature Center parking area for a guided hike through the hills to celebrate the season. Park Naturalist Jacob Jackson will lead this yearly tradition on the Ridge and Lake Trails. The hike is approximately two miles and includes some hilly terrain. Participants should bring water and […]
Meet the Naturalist at the Sled Run parking lot walk along sections of three different park trails for this loop hike of about 1.5 miles. Will the Fall colors be gone by then? You’ll have to come find out! Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Participants will receive a WV State Parks WonderFALL […]
Join the Naturalist for a hike to the old mill town of Spruce, WV. This is an easy 2.5-mile round trip, out-and-back hike along an access road. Fall foliage should be in peak form. Please RSVP to Joshua.R.Daniel@wv.gov to reserve your spot.
📍Shelter 4 🍸 Social: 5 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner: 6 p.m. West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they craft unforgettable culinary experiences, preparing sumptuous dinners with the […]
Enter a team or compete individually with the West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tournament stop at Holly River State Park. Registration is at 11 AM and the competition starts at 12 PM. To learn more about this fun sport and its history: http://www.wvirb.com/
Enjoy a two-mile moderate hike along Barton’s Lake connecting to Water’s Edge. This hike will focus on the beautiful fall colors changing in the mountains. Each participant will earn a WonderFall Hike patch for attending. ⏰ Meet the park ranger at the Equestrian Parking Lot by 11 a.m.
Celebrate the autumn colors with a full and fun-filled weekend at Pipestem Resort State Park. A must for those who love the cool and crisp season of fall. Enjoy the Marketplatz, a market featuring local and regional artisans selling their handcrafted wares and locally sourced foods and beverages. On Saturday, ride the new aerial tramway […]
Join a Naturalist for a hike at Seneca State Forest. Participants should wear appropriate hiking attire, be prepared for the day’s weather, and bring water. Feel free to bring binoculars and cameras. Participants are encouraged to RSVP to Joshua.R.Daniel@wv.gov at least 24 hours in advance for reservations, but walk-ins are welcome. We will meet at […]
Join the park naturalist’s for a two-mile hike along Cacapon Mountain fire road. A group photo will be taken at Cacapon Mountain Overlook, the highest peak in the eastern panhandle, near 2,100 feet elevation. This is also the location of the Almost Heaven West Virginia swing. The fire road provides breathtaking views of the area […]
McKeever Lodge Johnny Staats is a bluegrass mandolin, guitar and violin player, born and raised in West Virginia. He has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, in People Magazine, on the CBS Evening News and CNN, and has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry. He won Charleston’s Vandalia Gathering-Mandolin championships in 1996, 1997, and 1999. […]
The Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon and 7K offer runners a challenging and scenic experience deep within one of West Virginia’s most iconic natural areas. Set entirely inside Kanawha State Forest, this race takes you along winding forest roads and wooded routes surrounded by dense trees, rolling terrain, and the quiet atmosphere of the hills. […]
Join Kanawha State Forest Naturalist Jess Blalock for an interpretive hike along the CCC Snipe Trail where we'll examine how microhabitats benefit the forest! Junior Naturalists will complete an investigation from Project Learning Tree to learn about the different organisms that live on, in, under, and around fallen logs along the route, and how their […]
Pipestem Resort State Park
WonderFall Hike: Country Roads – Meet the Naturalist at Park Headquarters for a walk along the road and into the woods. We will look for...
Pipestem Resort State Park
📍McKeever Lodge – Bluestone Dining Room 🍸 Social: 4 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner: 5 p.m. West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department...
