Events

Enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend away at beautiful Pipestem Resort State Park. Plan to arrive on Friday, February 16, 2024 for plenty of time to hike the trails with your sweetheart. Hot chocolate and cookies will be awaiting your return to the lodge. That evening, enjoy dinner for two in our Bluestone Dining room or […]

Foxes have a reputation for being sneaky creatures. Join the naturalist to learn more about the elusive animal and its long-believed character traits that may or may not be true! This event is free and open to the public.

Join the staff at the Nature Center to view a historical drama that recounts the story of a historic coal town where in the 1920, the local miners' struggle to form a union rose to the pitch of an all-out war. The movie is free and open to the public.

The 12th annual Blackwater Falls Cardboard & Duct Tape Sled Race is Saturday, February 24, 2024. This year’s theme is Dynamic Duos! The fun starts with design and construction of a person-powered, cardboard or corrugated cardboard sled of cardboard and duct tape able to withstand a race down the Blackwater Falls sled run. There are […]

Princess Day returns! Dress up like a prince or princess and enjoy some winter fun at Tygart Lake Lodge. The event includes a kid friendly lunch buffet, crafts and sing-alongs. This event is open to the public. The Lodge full lunch menus is also available. The cost is $12 per child (4-12) and $6 per […]

Join Park Naturalist, Julie McQuade, for a fun and educational weekend of informative birding sessions, walks, eagle spotting at Bluestone Lake at 7 p.m. There is also a special Wings of Wonder program hosted by the Three Rivers Avian Center on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. The weekend's activities are all free and open to […]

Friday March 1, 2024 - Sunday March 3, 2024 Join Park Naturalist, Julie McQuade for a fun and educational weekend of informative birding sessions, walks, eagle spotting at Bluestone Lake, and a special Wings of Wonder program hosted by the Three Rivers Avian Center. on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. The weekend's activities are all […]

Legends live on at Tygart Lake State Park! Join entertainer and showman Lee Dean as he presents 'Swinging' with Johnny Cash and Friends - an evening with the Man in Black. Tickets include dinner by the Lodge Restaurant and show. Tickets are $49.99 per person and lodging packages start at $195.99 per person. Tax and […]

Friday March 15 - Sunday March 17, 2024 Join line dance instructors Alice Dauggherty and Tim Hand and line dance the weekend away at beautiful Pipestem Resort State Park. This weekend package includes line dancing lessons, plenty of open sessions, cozy accommodations at McKeever Lodge, and dinner at the Bluestone Dining Room on Saturday evening […]

Take a Green Day hike on the Balanced Rock Trail with a Blackwater Falls State Park naturalist. Meet the naturalist in cabin 1-26 loop at 10:00 a.m. to enter a trail that passes through a lycopodium and moss covered forest floor with a cathedral-like hardwood forest and expansive colonies of rhododendron and mountain laurel. Then […]

Meet the naturalist in southside cabin area (1-26) across the road from the payphone near cabin 12 to enter a trail that passes through a lycopodium and moss covered forest floor with cathedral-like hardwood forest and expansive colonies of rhododendron and mountain laurel. We will loop back to our parked vehicles along the Rhododendron trail […]

Join us at Tygart Lake State Park for the Green Day Hike. The hike begins at 10 a.m. at the Park Office/Nature Center area. The hike is on the Ridge Trail and is approximately 1.75 miles with some moderately hilly terrain. Dogs are always welcome, but they must be on a leash.

Saturday, March 16, 2024 Meet Park Naturalist Julie McQuade at the Nature Center for our Annual Green Day Hike at Pipestem Resort State Park. Join us on the Dogwood Trail as we seek out green things in nature. We will look for lycopodium, mosses, trees and whatever green things we may find. Feel free to […]

Calling all detectives! North Bend State Park is pleased to announce Clueless! – a Murder Mystery Theatre by Murder and Merriment. Nine guests have been offered $100,000 to spend the night in a creepy mansion. One of them has been offered a million dollars to commit murder! Guests will follow along and through subtle clues, […]

Tygart Lake State Park's Annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for 2 p.m. on March 24. This event will be held on the lawn at Park Headquarters, and is sponsored by the Tygart Lake State Park Foundation. This event is free and open to the public.

Celebrate World Marble Day at Pipestem Resort on Friday, March 29. Pipestem Resort State Park will be giving away free marbles to all who may have lost theirs (marbles, that is). West Virginia has a long, rich history with marbles production and the glass industry as a whole. All you need to do is ask […]

Easter Weekend at Blackwater Falls State Park starts with a fun egg hunt on Friday, March 29, 2024. It is a Flashlight Egg Hunt and it is along trails/fields with yes, you guessed it, a flashlight. That’s right! As dark approaches, children ages 12 and younger will venture out in search of hidden eggs that […]

Canaan Valley Resort State Park is offering Easter weekend fun for the whole family. Located in the lodge, the Pine Room will be alive with Easter activities including egg coloring, crafts and guessing games. The fun starts at 9 a.m. Then at 3 p.m., join the staff at the Recreation Center for an Easter egg […]

Before the hunt, stop at the Park Gazebo and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. At 11 a.m., bring your Easter baskets and search for the candy filled eggs. The Easter Egg hunt will be divided into age groups. 12 special golden eggs will be hidden and each will have a special prize! […]

The Easter Bunny will be visiting Pipestem Resort State Park for the Great Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30th. The bunny is looking forward to seeing youngsters starting at 12:00 p.m. to get a photograph. Pictures will take place prior to the egg hunt. On Saturday, the Easter Bunny will be accompanied by Roar […]

Twin Falls Resort State Park will be having an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30 at 1 p.m. The cost is $3.00 per child and the event is for ages 0-12. The hunt will take place at the ball field. The Easter Bunny will be in attendance! In addition, be sure to join the […]

Enjoy day one of music performance provided by singer-songwriter and guitarist Tina B. Smith during your visit at Pipestem Resort this Easter weekend. The music will be performed at McKeever Lodge. The event is free to the public.

Make plans to celebrate Easter at the Lodge Restaurant at Tygart Lake State Park. Enjoy a beautiful view of Tygart Lake while feasting on baked steak, pineapple glazed ham, traditional sides, fresh baked homemade rolls, expansive salad bar and delectable deserts. Cost is $23.99 per person, $11 for children age 2 to 12, and children […]

Celebrate Easter Sunday at North Bend State Park with a delectable lunch buffet at North Bend's lodge; featuring a prime rib and baked ham carving station, traditional sides, salads and deserts. Hours are from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Adults are $25.95, children ages 6-12 are $12.95 and children age 5 and under are free. […]

Sunday March 31, 2024 from 11am - 8pm Celebrate Easter while enjoying the stunning views of the Bluestone Canyon at Pipestem Resort's Bluestone Dining Room. This delectable buffet will feature a wide selection of traditional options including honey glazed ham, roast beef, and salmon. Buffet also includes entrees, sides, salads, and a wide selection of desserts. […]

The Prospects Restaurant at Cacapon Lodge is hosting an Easter Buffet. Chef inspired entrees include slow roasted glazed apple wood ham, broiled Norwegian salmon, Italian marinated chicken, all the traditional sides, fresh salads featuring locally sourced produce, and freshly baked desserts. Adults are $26.99 and children 12 and under are $14.99. Reservations are recommended. For […]

Come to Whispering Ridge Restaurant at Chief Logan State Park for the Easter Buffet. There will be black oak ham, baked steak, traditional sides, assorted salads, freshly baked rolls and desserts. Adult tickets are $24.95 and children age 3-10 are $11.95. Reservations are recommended.

The Hickory Dining Room located at Canaan Valley Resort State Park will be hosting their annual Easter Buffet from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 31st. Enjoy a wide array of chef inspired hors d' oeuvres, soups, salads, a carving station featuring honey glazed ham, leg of lamb and prime rib, entrees, traditional […]

Enjoy day two of music provided by singer-songwriter and guitarist Tina B. Smith during your visit at Pipestem Resort this Easter weekend. Stop by the Bluestone Dining Room and create memories at this free event.

You may have heard of air pollution, land pollution and water pollution, but do you know about light pollution? Join the park naturalist in Harold Walters Nature Center to hear more about what light pollution is and how it is impacting wildlife and you. The program is about one hour long. This program meets one […]