Drop by the Kanawha State Forest Nature Center to discover the hidden world of fungi through mushroom spore prints. Get an up-close look by examining them under a microscope and learn how these tiny spores help mushrooms reproduce. While you're there, meet West Virginia Master Naturalists Amy McLaughlin and Shawn Means. If you're curious about […]
📍The Overlook Restaurant 🍸 Social starts at 5 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner is at 6:15 p.m. A farm fresh menu and a breathtaking view awaits you at the Overlook Restaurant at Hawks Nest State Park. Start with an appetizer of bacon jelly on cream cheese crostinis, then a simple strawberry spring salad. The main event will […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Hailing from the rugged hills of West Virginia, singer-songwriter Shawn Benfield has cultivated a unique and compelling musical voice that defies easy categorization. His artistry is a rich tapestry woven from a wide array of musical influences, drawing deeply from the wells of classic country, the introspection of Texas songwriter greats, […]
📍The Cookhouse Restaurant 🍸 Social Starts at 5:30 p.m. 🍽️Dinner is at 6 p.m. West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, is pleased to announce the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series! The individual talents of our state park chefs come to life as they craft unforgettable culinary experiences, […]
Mark your calendar now for the 2026 Annual "Very Important Parks Person" (VIPP) Weekend, to be held at Chief Logan State Park! Each year, fellow VIPP members enjoy a weekend full of amazing activities, great entertainment, delicious food, and plenty of time to socialize, relax and kick back. The weekend is slated for Friday, Sept. […]
📍Canaan Lodge – Spruce Room 🗓️ Date Sept. 11, 2026 🍸 Social starts at: 5 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner is at: 6 p.m. 🎟️ Price per ticket / All Inclusive $78 Enjoy a Farm to Table dinner event within the heart of Canaan Valley at Canaan Valley Resort State Park. This locally sourced plated dinner event […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey as Dave Runion, the undisputed king of the one-man party scene, returns to the Black Bear Grill’s Patio! With his trusty piano in tow, this sensational West Virginia artist is poised to take the stage and deliver a fun, high-energy musical ride that promises […]
📍Black Bear Patio Stage The band called Bicycle is a distinctive and energetic collective originating from the mountains of West Virginia. Uniquely positioning themselves within the music landscape, the group is comprised of passionate mountain bikers who also happen to be accomplished musicians, blending their two worlds into a singular artistic expression. Their signature style […]
The battle will take place on the original battlefield next to the Patterson House. This event is free and open to the public.
Join the Kanawha Valley Astronomical Society for a weekend of out-of-this-world exploration! Guest speakers from West Virginia University, Marshall University, Shawnee State University and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory will cover astronomical topics for all interest levels during the day, including special interest topics such as astrophotography. Star parties will be held in the evenings […]
📍Tygart Lake State Park Lodge Come join the Tygart Lake State Park Foundation and Staff for this annual gathering and celebration of all things fall! It will be a day of heritage crafts, old-time music, hay rides, and apple butter. Music will play throughout the afternoon in the yard area, and the hay ride will […]
Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) is live at Kanawha State Forest. The educational birds are a great opportunity to learn what birds say “who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?” as well as meeting other raptors. This nature program is all about raptors native to West Virginia: hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls. You’ll […]
📍Harr Conference Center 🍸 Social starts at 5 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner is at 6 p.m. As the autumn colors of Tucker County emerge, there’s not a more beautiful setting than at Blackwater Falls State Park. Join the culinary team of The Smokehouse as they present their 2026 Farm to Table event. Guests will start the […]
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there’s even more reason […]
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. What better way to mark the occasion than by giving back to the public lands we all share. 🌱 Invasive Plant Removal at Blackwater Lodge: 10:30 a.m. The Blackwater Falls State Park Naturalist asks […]
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there's even more reason […]
📍Park Office Come out to West Virginia's first state park for a litter cleanup event. All supplies will be provided. This cleanup will take place along park roads and trails.
Meet at Cokeley Campground to assist in cleaning up trails and roadways in this beautiful lakeside campground, Park staff will provide all supplies. For more information, please contact North Bend State Park at (304) 643-2931.
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there’s even more reason […]
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there's even more reason […]
Volunteer on this important day by assisting staff in cleaning up debris and making the area shine for group camping and learning. The day will also include the logging of species found for Bioblitz. The event will take place at 10:00am at the Upper Picnic Area. All supplies will be provided by the park. For […]
Volunteers can assist park staff in litter cleanup at the Twin Falls ballfield area. This event will take place during the park's annual Fall Festival. For more information, please contact park naturalist Tammy Cooper at (304) 294-4000.
📍Long Branch Lake Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Pipestem! Be a part of this impactful day and help make a difference in our public lands! Meet at the Splash Pad across from McKeever Lodge and walk down to the Long Branch Lake shore for a garbage grab. This will keep our lake shore clean […]
📍Elk River Trail Visitor Center Participants should meet at the Elk River Trail State Park Visitor Center by 10 a.m. to assist the park superintendent and staff in an invasive species removal project. Volunteers fill focus on removing Japanese stiltgrass, autumn olive and other invasives. Light litter cleanup will also be included. A seated station […]
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there’s even more reason […]
Join the park superintendent in a guided hike and trail cleanup along some of the park's trails. All participants should meet at the Campground Playground parking lot. All supplies will be provided.
National Public Lands Day is a collective act of care that strengthens our connection to the landscape and to each other. Through service and celebration, we acknowledge our place as custodians of these shared treasures, ensuring the American tradition of public lands endures for those who will inherit them. This year, there's even more reason […]
Celebrate and assist in maintaining the beauty of our public lands by joining park staff in a litter cleanup around the park. All participants should meet at the Park's activity room located at the Beech Fork Park Office. All supplies will be provided.
📍Beartown Boardwalk Join us for a Naturalist led hike of the Beartown Boardwalk. We will discuss geology and the flora & fauna of this amazing park.
📍Watoga Nature Center Come to Watoga State Park and exoerience the live Owl Show & Dark Sky event. Learn about these stealthy night hunters and their need for dark skies. Learn about International Dark Sky Parks and things you can do in your own community to promote dark sky principles.
Holly River State Park
📍The Cookhouse Restaurant 🍸 Social Starts at 5:30 p.m. 🍽️Dinner is at 6 p.m. West Virginia State Parks, in cooperation with the West Virginia Department...
Chief Logan State Park
Mark your calendar now for the 2026 Annual “Very Important Parks Person” (VIPP) Weekend, to be held at Chief Logan State Park! Each year, fellow...
