Events

Fall colors paint the landscape at Blackwater Falls State Park. There’s no better time to take advantage of activities planned Saturday September 16 through Wednesday September 20, 2023. From crafts to strolls and owls and turkeys, find us at the nature center unless noted. SATURDAY, September 16, 202310:00 a.m. Into the Woods with KennyJoin the […]

The Leafpepper Festival in Tucker County finds a variety of scheduled activities planned. For September 22-23, 2023 these activities are hosted at Blackwater Falls State Park. Activities are open to the public and for all ages and are hosted at the nature center unless indicated otherwise. Find additional activities and events across Tucker County at […]

Take advantage of activities planned Friday September 22 and Saturday September 23, 2023 at Blackwater Falls. A variety of things to do when you’re not leaf peeping or enjoying a great meal at the Smokehouse Restaurant located at Blackwater Falls Lodge. FRIDAY, September 22, 2023Nature Center Open: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. CHERRY […]

Take advantage of activities planned September 22 - 25, 2023 at Blackwater Falls. A variety of things to do when you’re not leaf peeping or enjoying a great meal at the Smokehouse Restaurant located at Blackwater Falls Lodge. Don’t miss the live music of the Michael Christopher Band. FRIDAY, September 22, 2023Nature Center Open: 10:00 […]

Take advantage of activities planned September 22 - 25, 2023 at Blackwater Falls. A variety of things to do when you’re not leaf peeping or enjoying a great meal at the Smokehouse Restaurant located at Blackwater Falls Lodge. Don’t miss the live music of the Michael Christopher Band. FRIDAY, September 22, 2023Nature Center Open: 10:00 […]

The Watoga State Park Foundation is the host for a dark sky Star Party to be conducted at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park on Friday, September 22, 2023. Anyone is welcome to meet at the Droop Mountain Tower at 8:00 pm. Amateur astronomers will be on hand to answer questions and discuss various aspects of […]

The Watoga State Park Foundation is the host for a dark sky Star Party to be conducted at Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park on Friday, September 22, 2023. Anyone is welcome to meet at the Droop Mountain Tower at 8:00 pm. Amateur astronomers will be on hand to answer questions and discuss various aspects of […]

Fall Festival at Twin Falls is great fun! This year’s event is Saturday, September 23, 2023 Here are some activities and merriment you can expect: The 2023 Fall Festival is staged at the Ballfield area at Twin Falls Resort State Park. 10:00AM - 6:00PM  All food and craft vendors 10:00AM - 5:45PM  RIDES - Youth […]

Elk Management Morning Tours Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State has occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 5:30 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Saturday, September 23, 2023. The tour ticket includes a light breakfast, “All about Elk” conversation, transportation […]

The American Brother Foundation is hosting a memorial ruck in remembrance of the 273 Marines killed 40 years ago in the Beirut bombing. The ruck is September 23, 2023 at Bluestone State Park and begins at 8:00a.m. This is the second annual USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck. The goal is to have 273 people […]

The American Brother Foundation is hosting a memorial ruck in remembrance of the 273 Marines killed 40 years ago in the Beirut bombing. The ruck is September 23, 2023 and begins at 8:00 a.m. at Bluestone State Park. This is the second annual USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck. The goal is to have 273 […]

Come and go as you please to see the Glade Creek Grist Mill inside and out on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The miller will be on-hand for informal discussions about the history of this structure and how the mill works. Visit Babcock State Park from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. today, however, the miller takes […]

Live birds of prey at Kanawha State Forest nature center are presented by the Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. The educational birds program is a great opportunity to learn what birds say "who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?" as well as meeting other raptors. […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Saturday, September 23, 2023. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Saturday, September 23, 2023. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]

Don’t miss the live music of the Michael Christopher Band Saturday, September 23, 2023. The music starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Harr Conference Center located at Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge. Michael’s guitar-heavy, rock-edged sound intertwines with invocative lyrical virtuosity and positions him with elite company in the country music scene, ultimately offering a […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State has occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 5:30 a.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Sunday, September 24, 2023. The tour ticket includes a light breakfast, “All about Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation […]

Come and go as you please to see the Glade Creek Grist Mill inside and out on Sunday, September 24, 2023. The miller will be on-hand for informal discussions about the history of this structure and how the mill works. Visit Babcock State Park from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. today, however, the miller takes […]

Welcome the perfect visual of Fall and Moonlight at the Mansion, with this acrylic canvas of aglowing lantern, leaves and those wonderful warm colors of yellows, oranges and reds. Art on the Island-Fall and Moonlight at the Mansion is on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Take thenoon boat, bring or buy some snacks on the Island, […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Sunday, September 24, 2023. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge,Thursday, September 28, 2023. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, and […]

Enjoy friends and family activities at Pipestem Resort State Park September 29 - October 1, 2023. FRIDAY, September 29, 2023 10:30 am- Pipestem Heritage *YPPMeet at the Nature Center for an in depth tour of our heritage structures and to see pictures from the past taken in our own park of families and life before […]

Autumn includes awesome views and planned activities at Blackwater Falls September 29 - October 1, 2023. Take advantage of a variety of things to do when you’re not leaf peeping or enjoying a great meal at the Smokehouse Restaurant located at Blackwater Falls Lodge. FRIDAY, September 29, 2023Nature Center Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. […]

Lost River State Park features ‘Art in the Park’ on the last day of September 2023. On September 30 find local artists live music and festival food prepared by the Mathias Baker Volunteer Fire Department. Plan to spend the day from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The festivities are near the main office and Rec […]

Join a hike to the remote location of the former town of Spruce, led by Naturalist Jaime Shearer at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. This hike combines hiking and historic interpretation of this fascinating site. Meet at the Cass Company Store Front Porch at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September […]

Come and go as you please to see the Glade Creek Grist Mill inside and out on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The miller will be on-hand for informal discussions about the history of this structure and how the mill works. Visit Babcock State Park from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. today, however, the miller takes […]

Hike by the light of a full harvest moon at Cass on September 30, 2023. The “Full Harvest Moon” hike at Cass Scenic Railroad begins from the visitor’s center at the Cass Company Store. This evening walk, led by Park Superintendent Marshall Markley or designee, is about three miles round trip with a slight grade, […]

The 16th annual Art-in-the-Park series is a juried art fair that provides public access to fine artisans located in the Berkeley Springs region of West Virginia. 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. and located […]

Come and go as you please to see the Glade Creek Grist Mill inside and out on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The miller will be on-hand for informal discussions about the history of this structure and how the mill works. Visit Babcock State Park from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. today, however, the miller takes […]

Elk Management Tours in West Virginia are designed to learn about and visit where the reintroduction of elk in the Mountain State occurred. The three-to-four-hour activity begins at 4:00 p.m. at Chief Logan Lodge, Sunday, October 1, 2023. The tour ticket includes an afternoon snack, “All About Elk” conversation, transportation to the elk translocation site, […]