Cass to Spruce Trip – Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park , United States

Once known as the highest and coldest incorporated town east of the Mississippi and accessible only by rail, Spruce has become a popular destination for those wanting to experience the notorious ghost town. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit: https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/cass-scenic-spruce-trip/

Paws at the Falls – Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls State Park , United States

September 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Join staff in the Blackwater Falls overflow/bus parking area at 9:30 a.m. to register for a pet– friendly morning that incorporates principles of B.A.R.K. so owners and their dogs can enjoy visits to West Virginia State Parks. Bring your furry friend and learn about leave no trace principles and […]

Pet-A-Palooza Dog Swin – Cacapon Resort State Park

Cacapon Resort State Park , United States

Bring your furry friend to Cacapon Resort State Park for a swim on the beach! This annual event is sponsored by the local humane society and entrance is free with a donation. The beach is open only to dogs and their owners for this event from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. with a morning B.A.R.K. […]

Farm to Table Dinner Series – Holly River State Park

Holly River State Park , United States

In cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, West Virginia State Parks is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]

Nature Wonder Weekend – North Bend State Park

North Bend State Park , United States

This is a weekend event celebrating wild edible foods! Join us in sessions about preparing and preserving wild foods, hiking and foraging, and more! Weekend also includes a Wild Food Contest where participants prepare either a drink or dish comprised of natural ingredients! For more information, please call North Bend State Park at (304) 643-2931.

Monarch Tagging Demo: Cacapon Resort State Park Nature Center

September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tagg monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration, and conservation […]

Farm to Table Dinner Series – Pipestem Resort State Park

Pipestem Resort State Park

West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]

Cass Harvest Day – Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park , United States

Join us at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park for a day full of celebration and hands-on activities. Blacksmith demonstrations, apple cider making, hay rides, tractors, quilts, homemade goodies, soaps and much more! All vendors and demonstrators will be set up near the Cass Company Store. This event is free and open to the public. For […]

Monarch Tagging Demo: Cacapon Resort State Park Nature Center

Cacapon Resort State Park , United States

September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tag monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration, and conservation […]

Free

36th Annual Stargazing Weekend – Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls State Park , United States

Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society is hosting the 36th annual Astronomy Weekend at Blackwater Falls State Park. This event includes nightly star parties (weather permitting) at the Harold Walters Nature Center, guest speakers and perhaps a workshop throughout the day in Blackwater Falls Lodge, Milton Harr Conference Center. The event is free and open to the […]

Monarch Tagging Demo: Cacapon Resort State Park Nature Center

Cacapon Resort State Park , United States

September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tag monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration, and conservation efforts the […]

Monarch Tagging Demo: Cacapon Resort State Park Nature Center

Cacapon Resort State Park , United States

September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tag monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration, and conservation efforts the […]

Farm to Table Series – Hawks Nest State Park

Hawks Nest State Park , United States

West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]

Farm to Table Dinner Series – Holly River State Park

Holly River State Park , United States

West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]

2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series – Blackwater Falls State Park

Blackwater Falls State Park , United States

In cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, West Virginia State Parks is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products.Each dinner in the series will […]

$70

Monarch Tagging Demo: Cacapon Resort State Park Nature Center

Cacapon Resort State Park , United States

September is peak Monarch butterfly migration month, when monarchs migrate south to Mexico over a 2,500 mile journey. Be part of a citizen science project through https://monarchwatch.org/ that helps tag monarchs through their migration route in West Virginia. Start at the nature center for a general talk on monarch life cycle, monarch migration and conservation efforts the […]

Free

2025 West Virginia State Park Run Tour – North Bend State Park

North Bend State Park , United States

2025 West Virginia State Park Run Tour: 22k Run, 4 State Parks, 4 Dates West Virginia State Parks is excited to announce its inaugural State Park Run Tour! Run one or all four. Run #2 (5k) will take place at beautiful North Bend State Park. Run or walk at your own pace. This is a […]

National Public Lands Day Hike – North Bend State Park

North Bend State Park , United States

Join our Park Ranger at North Bend State Park for a hike on the Fishermans Trail! We are celebrating how public lands can benefit our physical and mental health with hikes, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature! Park your car at the Jughandle day use area and meet the Ranger by the metal gate. […]

Fall Festival – Twin Falls Resort State Park

Twin Falls Resort State Park , United States

September 27, 2025 Enjoy a day full of craft vendors, food vendors, kid zone, chainsaw art, car show, motorcycle show and live music at the Twin Falls Resort State Park Fall Festival! This event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

National Public Lands Day at Pipestem Resort State Park

Pipestem Resort State Park , United States

Come meet a naturalist at the splash pad to walk down to the Long Branch Lake shore for a garbage grab and help us keep our park clean for National Public Lands Day. Garbage bags and gloves will be provided.

Farm to Table Dinner Series – Tygart Lake State Park

Tygart Lake State Park 1240 Paul E. Malone Rd, Grafton, WV, United States

West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]

Farm-to-Table Dinner Series – Tygart Lake State Park

Tygart Lake State Park 1240 Paul E. Malone Rd, Grafton, WV, United States

West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm-to-Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series will feature […]

$76.32

Farm to Table Dinner Series – Tygart Lake State Park

Tygart Lake State Park 1240 Paul E. Malone Rd, Grafton, WV, United States

West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]

Greenbrier River Trail Race – Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park , United States

Come out and strap on your running shoes for the Greenbrier River Trail Race along the Greenbrier River Trail. The Full Marathon starts at 8 a.m. with the Half Marathon starting at 9:45 a.m. For more information, visit grtmarathon.com

North Bend State Park 5K

North Bend State Park , United States

Come join North Bend’s 5k. Run or walk at your own pace and enjoy the beautiful scenery! The run begins at 8:30 a.m., a 20% discount will be applied to lodge rooms the night before for runners interested in staying overnight. The registration fee includes a t-shirt! Click here to register for the race. For […]

Farm to Table Dinner Series – North Bend State Park

North Bend State Park , United States

West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2025 Farm to Table Dinner Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come alive as they create an unforgettable culinary experience by crafting a sumptuous dinner with locally sourced products. Each dinner in the series […]

2025 West Virginia State Park Run Tour – Kanawha State Forest

Kanawha State Forest , United States

2025 West Virginia State Park Run Tour: 22k Run, 4 State Parks, 4 Dates West Virginia State Parks is excited to announce its inaugural State Park Run Tour! Run one or all four. Run #3 (7k) will take place at beautiful Kanawha State Forest. Run or walk at your own pace. This is a great […]

2025 West Virginia State Park Run Tour – Pipestem Resort State Park

Pipestem Resort State Park , United States

2025 West Virginia State Park Run Tour: 22k Run, 4 State Parks, 4 Dates West Virginia State Parks is excited to announce its inaugural State Park Run Tour! Run one or all four. Run #4 (5k) will take place at beautiful Pipestem Resort State Park. Run or walk at your own pace. This is a […]

Trick or Treat at the Campgrounds – North Bend State Park

North Bend State Park , United States

October 25, 2025-Trick or Treat at the Campgrounds- Come enjoy an early Halloween at North Bend State Park! Reserve a campsite at either River Run or Cokeley campgrounds, decorate your spot for Halloween and hand out treats! Kids can trick or treat around the campground and participate in a costume contest! Spots fill up quickly […]

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