Events

Monarch butterflies travel over three countries to make a multigenerational migration that has been called one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world. Join park naturalist to uncover reasons of their decline and what is needed for their survival. Have you ever first hand viewed millions of monarchs gathering in one area? Natural […]

No leaves, no problem. Learn about some common West Virginia trees by identifying their stems and bark!

Don’t miss that chance to see Lee Dean singing and dancing as Elvis. $40 for ticket to show and buffet. RSVP at front desk or 304-258-1022 opt. 0

Meet at the front desk of the lodge to take a guided hike on the Piney Ridge trail. Binoculars are provided.

Ready to talk turkey? Learn the differences between hens and gobblers and some other fun facts!

Mammal of the Month The solitary shrew has a strong sense and weak one and are both predator and prey. With the use of an informative coloring page, a ruler, list of facts and a visual taxidermy, you will learn about West Virginia's least known and smallest mammal family.

The CCC boys left a legacy that can still be enjoyed all over WV in the forests they planted and parks they helped to build (30 min film).

Monarch butterflies travel over three countries to make a multigenerational migration that has been called one of the most spectacular natural phenomena in the world. Join park naturalist to uncover reasons of their decline and what is needed for their survival. Have you ever viewed millions of monarchs gathering in one area? Natural Habitat Adventures […]

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a weekend getaway package at Chief Logan State Park Lodge. The weekend celebration includes a king or queen room at the lodge, romantic dinner for two, and evening entertainment featuring a local favorite, Coal Fired. The package includes a complementary express breakfast. Room packages start at $171.78. Contact Chief Logan at […]

Come to Twin Falls Resort State Park for a romantic and relaxing weekend away. The package includes accommodations at Twin Falls and the Saturday night dance party. Enjoy special hors d' oeuvres from the Twin Falls Restaurant during the dance. A cash bar with a selection of beer, wine and cocktails will be available. Take […]

Celebrate the day with those you love and spend a romantic weekend in a pastoral setting at North Bend State Park. The Package Includes a Chocolate with Friends event, Live hammered dulcimer music featuring Scott Cain, a delicious dinner buffet, evening reception around the fire and breakfast buffet the following morning. Call North Bend State […]

Celebrate Valentine's Day Weekend at beautiful Hawks Nest State Park! This package includes Saturday night accommodations, dinner at the Overlook Restaurant, the theater show; Cass Elliot, Sunday morning express breakfast and a paint and sip for Sunday afternoon before departure. All inclusive package starts at $250 per couple. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. with the […]

Spend a night with your Valentine at Tygart Lake State Park lodge. Package includes accommodations at Tygart Lake Lodge, dinner for two at The Lodge restaurant overlooking beautiful Tygart Lake, and a special wine basket. One-night packages are good for either Friday or Saturday night. Contact Tygart Lake State Park lodge at 304- 265-6144 for […]

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 […]