Summer time is finally here and there is no better way to kick off the season than by a weekend packed with activities at North Bend State Park. Enjoy nature education activities, campfire programs and hiking opportunities in this family oriented, program packed weekend celebration! For more information call the front desk at (304) 643-2931, […]

Wildlife Center at Chief Logan State Park opens Memorial Day weekend for the 2022 summer. Special exhibit programming on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, 2022 includes learning about the animals, enrichment activities and why special toys and proper foods are important to animal well-being is part of the experience. Interaction with the center’s […]

In its 15th year, Art in the Park provides access to fine artists located in the Berkeley Springs region. Nationally known artists exhibit at this event, and the best part is artisans are local residents. Shows are rain or shine from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. across the street from the Farmers Market. Art in […]

An evening of music is slated for Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Pipestem Resort State Park in the outdoor amphitheater. The Makenzie Phipps and Band Concern is on stage from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Open to the public, there is ample parking. Makenzie is a small town girl raised in beautiful Bluefield Virginia. Miss Makenzie […]

Birds are migrating, trails invite hikers, and the nature center is a hub for all things natural heritage at Blackwater Falls State Park June 1 - 6, 2022. Join the naturalists for these great programs. Programs begin at the nature center unless indicated. Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Nature Center Open: 1:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. […]

Summer fun begins at Bluestone State Park June 2-4, 2022. Park visitors and general public are invited to to enjoy these outdoor activities. Thursday June 2, 2022 8am Birding Join Naturalist Jonathan Lipscomb under the pines next to the activities building playground and learn about the local birds that are in the Bluestone area. *ypp […]

The nature center at Cacapon Resort State Park is a great stop for all ages. Showcasing exhibits about the park's history and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp Morgan 1934-41 are some of the displays featured. An augmented reality sandbox is an interactive map to learn and appreciate the geology of mountains, rivers and lakes. Enjoy […]

West Virginia Irish Road Bowling brings “JPAO” to the forest on June 3, 2022. Jerod Putnam was one of West Virginia's original Irish Road Bowlers. This event raises money for the Jerod Putnam Memorial Scholarship. We return to the roads at Coopers Rock State Forest this year to host bowlers from across the United States. […]

National Trails Day falls on June 4, 2022 this year and at North Bend State Park celebrate the whole weekend! Bring yourself or the family out to the park to enjoy a weekend packed with hikes, outdoor recreation education, and campfire events to kick off a summer of fun and adventure! Participating on the guided […]

This is the ultimate birding weekend for advanced and beginning birders! The weekend is designed to see and listen to birds in scenic mountain habitats with well-known naturalist/guide Bill Beatty and Janice Runyan of Wellsburg WV as well as indoor presentations with Beatty and Runyan and an evening with live educational birds of the Avian […]

“Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical” is returning to Chief Logan State Park this summer of 2022! The Liz Spurlock Amphitheater at Chief Logan State Park features the songbook of Johnny Cash as the stage comes to life through a unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the […]

Enjoy a night of LIVE Mountainside Music at Canaan Valley Resort on the Quenchers Plaza. Free to attend and open to the public, the Mountainside Music Series is slopeside and live from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The featured band on June 3, 2022 is “The Cooley Gang”. Grab a bite at Quenchers Pub. Purchase tickets […]

The Cass 5K Stump Run Details The course starts at the northern terminus of the Greenbrier River Tail (GRT) near the depot in Cass. Total elevation change over the course is less than 60 feet and the majority of the course is at least partly shaded. The course follows the GRT and the largest part […]

Holly River State Park celebrates National Trails Day on June 4, 2022 with a guided hike led by Master Naturalist Jane Birdsong. Today is a 3-hour hike on the Tramontane Trail. This trail hike will have a rest stop at the site of a old Swiss homestead settled in the 1870s where you can also […]

Bluestone State Park offers not one, but two hikes on National Trails Day on June 4, 2022. Led by naturalist/educator Jonathan Lipscomb, the morning hike begins at 9:00 a.m. and set foot on the Big Pine Trail. Starting at the Bluestone State Park Office, this hike is approximately 2-½ miles. The second hike is an […]

Lend a helping hand on June 4, 2022! The Cedar Creek State Park Foundation in conjunction with Cedar Creek State Park, The WV Division of Natural Resources and the WV Department of Environmental Protection is organizing a stream cleanup event at the state park. We hope to see you. Assembly time is at 8:30 a.m. […]

In West Virginia, Beech Fork State Park celebrates National Trails Day with a guided hike that begins from the campfire circle at 1:00 p.m. The hike welcomes one and all to this outdoor activity. Please wear sturdy footwear and bring some water for this hike with the naturalist. The hike is open to the public […]

Take a hike on National Trails Day at Tygart Lake State Park. This 10:00 a.m. hike is led by Jacob Jackson, naturalist/interpreter. We’ll be taking the Dam Trail from the lodge to the overlook at Tygart Dam and back to Tygart Lake Lodge. The morning hike is about two miles. Sturdy hiking boots or hiking […]

Huckleberry Trail is the hike to join at Twin Falls State Park on National Trails Day. Join Tammy Cooper naturalist/outdoors woman for this 1½ mile jaunt. Huckleberry Trails is a moderate hike with some steep sections that we’ll pace accordingly. Meet at the Scout Field. The hike starts at 10:00 a.m. The pace will be […]

Set foot at Chief Logan State Park to take a hike on National Trails Day with park naturalist Lauren Cole. The Coal Mine Trail is a moderate hike of about four miles. The pace will be determined by participants. Short stops are part of the activity to learn about the impact of coal in Southern […]

The National Trails Day Hike at Watoga State Park ventures out on the Bearpen Trail Loop. Starting at 10:00 a.m., June 4, 2022, meet naturalist/activity coordinator Lora Morgan at the trailhead located across from Cabin No. 10. This is a 4¾ mile hike that is moderately difficult. “We’ll pace ourselves and enjoy time outdoors hiking […]

Cacapon Resort State Park celebrates National Trails Day on June 4, 2022 with multiple guided hikes. Led by Park Naturalist Valerie Chaney and park volunteers, hikes will start from the Nature Center at 10:00 a.m. Hikes are designed from an easy walk/hike and shorter distance and a longer more strenuous adventure. Hikes are open to […]

Today is National Trails Day across the United States. In West Virginia, Cass Scenic Railroad celebrates National Trails Day with a guided hike that begins from the visitors center (to the left of the Company Store as you face the store) at 1:00 p.m. The hike is about three miles round trip on the Greenbrier […]

“Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical” is returning to Chief Logan State Park this summer of 2022! The Liz Spurlock Amphitheater at Chief Logan State Park features the songbook of Johnny Cash as the stage comes to life through a unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the […]

2022! The Liz Spurlock Amphitheater at Chief Logan State Park features the songbook of Johnny Cash as the stage comes to life through a unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the healing power of home and family. More than two dozen classic hits – including “I Walk the […]

Naturalist Jane invites you to these activities planned for June 9 - 11, 2022. Enjoy summer fun by golly at Holly River State Park. Thursday, 6/9 3 pm BLACK BEARS Learn new discoveries & fascinating facts about WV’s largest mammal. Shake hands with a bear paw & play a game to learn more! (YPP) Windy […]

Enjoy a night of LIVE Mountainside Music at Canaan Valley Resort on the Quenchers Plaza. Free to attend and open to the public, the Mountainside Music Series is slopeside and live from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. The featured band on June 10, 2022 is “Old Town Strings”. Grab a bite at Quenchers Pub. Purchase tickets […]

“Ring of Fire: The Johnny Cash Musical” is returning to Chief Logan State Park this summer of 2022! The Liz Spurlock Amphitheater at Chief Logan State Park features the songbook of Johnny Cash as the stage comes to life through a unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and the […]