Events

Get in the holiday spirit with a drive-thru light display. Hawks Nest hosts Lights Along the Midland Trail starting at dusk November 25 and concluding January 1. While you're there, stop by the Hawks Nest Christmas Shoppe (at the Gift Shop building) to pick up some ornaments and other holiday decorations for your home! Reserve lodging:

Enjoy a ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad this holiday season from December 1 - 17, 2023 as part of Christmas at Cass festivities. The steam powered journey departs the Cass Depot and travels along the scenic Greenbrier River. This excursion will last approximately 75 - 90 minutes and features decorated and heated coaches. Limited […]

“Christmas Foods & Celebrations” is a special holiday program on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at the Blennerhassett Museum. The museum is located in Parkersburg on the corner of 137 Juliana Street and 2nd Street This illustrated history talk is about “Christmas Foods & Celebrations at Blennerhassett Mansion”. The program begins at 2:00 p.m. at the […]

Cedar Creek State Park hosts its 4th annual Christmas Lights Celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 15-16. Christmas Lights Drive throughout the Cedar Creek campground to enjoy festive light displays.Enjoy live Christmas music by Dr. Jason Barr.All individuals, groups, and businesses are invited to set up a display. Register today: Phone: 304-462-8517 or 304-462-7158Email: […]

A Christmas Concert at Cacapon Resort State Park will be at the Old Inn with Doug and Darinda Sherbert. The festivities and music begins at 7:30PM, Friday, December 15, 2023. Need additional information? Email valerie.l.chaney@wv.gov. Valerie Chaney is the naturalist and activities coordinator at Cacapon Resort State Park and is a certified interpretive guide (CIG) […]

Christmas Day at Pipestem Resort State Park features a buffet-style meal in the Bluestone Dining Room on Monday, December 25, 2023 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. This holiday should have wintry weather that creates breathtaking views of the Bluestone gorge area and mountainous terrain. Leave the meal preparation to Pipestem and use your time […]

New Year's Eve at Twin Falls Resort State Park includes dancing, merriment, games and prizes. Join in for the fun. Our maker-of-merriment Tammy Cooper, Activity Coordinator/Naturalist is already planning the party. For a naturalist that would rather get folks outdoors hiking, watching for wildlife and visiting vulture roosts areas, she organizes one of the best […]

New Year's Eve at Twin Falls Resort State Park includes dancing, merriment, games and prizes. Join in for the fun. Our maker-of-merriment Tammy Cooper, Activity Coordinator/Naturalist is already planning the party. For a naturalist that would rather get folks outdoors hiking, watching for wildlife and visiting vulture roosts areas, she organizes one of the best […]

Countdown the old and ring in the New Year at North Bend State Park on December 31, 2023. Enjoy great food, live music and dancing, refreshments, and a champagne toast at midnight. Evening program begins Sunday, December 31, 2023 with checking in to your room. Dinner seating options are at 6:00 or at 7:00 p.m. […]

Countdown the old and ring in the New Year at North Bend State Park on December 31, 2023. Enjoy great food, live music and dancing, refreshments, and a champagne toast at midnight. Evening program begins Sunday, December 31, 2023 with checking in to your room. Dinner seating options are at 6:00 or at 7:00 p.m. […]

Ring in the New Year with a special New Year's Eve dinner for two at the Overlook Restaurant at Hawks Nest State Park. Package for this event includes dinner, cash bar, evening trivia and games, ball drop, midnight toast, hors d'oeuvres, comfortable accommodations at Hawks Nest lodge, and express breakfast on New Year's morning.  Package price […]

Join us for a New Year's Eve celebration at Cacapon Resort State Park! Overnight Package - $262.98 to $437.70Pricing depends upon room style and number of participants. Packages are all inclusive, no substitutions. Overnight package includes:One-night Lodging at Cacapon State Park LodgeNew Year's Eve Buffet Dinner & New Year's Buffet BreakfastNew Year’s Eve Celebration with […]

New Year's Eve at Twin Falls Resort State Park includes dancing, merriment, games and prizes. Join in for the fun. Our maker-of-merriment Tammy Cooper, Activity Coordinator/Naturalist is already planning the party. For a naturalist that would rather get folks outdoors hiking, watching for wildlife and visiting vulture roosts areas, she organizes one of the best […]

Ring in the New Year at Pipestem Resort State Park! Festivities begin Sunday evening, Dec. 31, 2023, in the Ballroom of McKeever Lodge. The event will have a casino theme, with a DJ and a cash bar. Hors d'oeuvres will be served at 5 p.m. and dinner will follow at 6 p.m. Join us for […]

New Year’s Eve returns to Tygart Lake State Park! Come join us for a fun, family-friendly gathering at the TLSP Lodge. We will have Bingo, Pub Trivia, and doorprizes, plus a midnight sparkling grape toast. Beer and wine available on request. Snack table includes: mini tomato-mozzarella pies, pretzels and beer cheese,chili-glazed meatballs, bacon-wrapped shrimp, fried […]

It will be a good morning to the new year at Cedar Creek State Park for a First Day Hike. Superintendent Ben Leedom says: “We’ll post more information about our hike as we get nearer the New Year.” This First Day Hike on January 1, 2024 is doable for all ages and skill levels. Allow […]

January 1 is a great day to visit Bluestone State Park and participate in a First Day Hike. Naturalist and educator Jonathan Lipscomb invites you to join him and other park folks. “As the new year gets closer, we’ll add information about where to meet, what time and some trail information.” Participants can plan on […]

Take your first step into the New Year with a hike at Cacapon Resort State Park Naturalists Valerie Chaney and Allen Miller, and volunteers will be with you to embrace the new year on a brisk wintry walk, January 1, 2024. The annual hike starts at 10:00 a.m. and will meet at the nature center […]

It may be a brisk January 1, 2024 at Cass but it doesn’t stop hikers from embracing a First Day Hike. Participants will gather at the Cass Company Store to organize and set foot for an out and back hike on the Greenbrier River Trail beginning from the Cass terminus at Cass Scenic Railroad State […]

A hike on the School Bus Loop Trail on January 1, 2024 gets attendees up and moving into the new year. Join naturalist Jacob Jackson at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2024 for the annual First Day Hike at Tygart Lake State Park. Meet at the Campground. The hike is about two miles round […]

Step out in 2024 at Kanawha State Forest for a First Day Hike on Monday, January 1.Multiple hikes are planned. Hikes typically begin at 1:00 p.m., however, as start locations and trail use are determined, we’ll post those details as the new year approaches. First Day Hikes are open to the public and at no […]

It may be a brisk January 1, 2024 at Cass but it doesn’t stop hikers from embracing a First Day Hike. Participants will gather at the Cass Company Store to organize and set foot for an out and back hike on the Greenbrier River Trail beginning from the Cass terminus at Cass Scenic Railroad State […]

January 1 is a great day to visit Blackwater Falls State Park, braving the elements whatever the weather may be, and participate in a First Day Hike. Naturalist Paulita Cousin invites you to join her in the lobby of Blackwater Falls lodge at 10:30 a.m. on January 1, 2024. This year’s hike is a stroll […]

Join us for a refreshing adventure on the first day of the year.Meet at 1 p.m. at the 18-hole Championship Golf Course Pro Shop to hike the cart path from holes 1 through 9. The hike is suitable for all ages and abilities. There is no charge to participate. Participants receive a First Day Patch, cocoa […]

Friday, January 5, 2024Nature Center Open: 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Awesome Snakes! -- Join the park naturalist, Paulita, to learn about West Virginia’s snakes. Live corn snake highlighted during presentation. About 1 hour. This is a Young People for Parks program. (YPP) 5:00 p.m. Yips, Hoots and Howls -- Join the seasonal […]

Friday, January 12, 2024Nature Center Open: 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. The Universe themed Crafts – Join the recreation assistant for today’s Craft themed around the universe and perhaps hear a little about the universe About 1 hour. This is a Young People for Parks program (YPP). 5:00 p.m. Shining Light […]

Join Park Naturalist Sarah Clark for a weekend of enjoying all that nature has to offer in the winter! This weekend is packed with interesting programs, exhilarating hikes, as well as fun and informative activities and field trips. Participants are encouraged to bring appropriate winter attire suitable for hiking in colder weather. Packages include accommodations at […]

Join us at Cacapon Resort State Park for a short birding hike. Binoculars are included for those who need them.

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Have you ever first hand viewed millions of monarchs gathering in one area? Natural Habitat Adventures is a eco-friendly world wide touring company and they have! Go behind the scenes with some of their expert guides. Monarch butterflies travel over three countries to make a multigenerational migration that has been called one of the most […]