Enjoy a two-mile moderate hike along Barton’s Lake connecting to Water’s Edge. This hike will focus on the beautiful fall colors changing in the mountains. Each participant will earn a WonderFall Hike patch for attending. ⏰ Meet the park ranger at the Equestrian Parking Lot by 11 a.m.
Celebrate the autumn colors with a full and fun-filled weekend at Pipestem Resort State Park. A must for those who love the cool and crisp season of fall. Enjoy the Marketplatz, a market featuring local and regional artisans selling their handcrafted wares and locally sourced foods and beverages. On Saturday, ride the new aerial tramway […]
Join a Naturalist for a hike at Seneca State Forest. Participants should wear appropriate hiking attire, be prepared for the day’s weather, and bring water. Feel free to bring binoculars and cameras. Participants are encouraged to RSVP to Joshua.R.Daniel@wv.gov at least 24 hours in advance for reservations, but walk-ins are welcome. We will meet at […]
Join the park naturalist’s for a two-mile hike along Cacapon Mountain fire road. A group photo will be taken at Cacapon Mountain Overlook, the highest peak in the eastern panhandle, near 2,100 feet elevation. This is also the location of the Almost Heaven West Virginia swing. The fire road provides breathtaking views of the area […]
McKeever Lodge Johnny Staats is a bluegrass mandolin, guitar and violin player, born and raised in West Virginia. He has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, in People Magazine, on the CBS Evening News and CNN, and has appeared on the Grand Ole Opry. He won Charleston’s Vandalia Gathering-Mandolin championships in 1996, 1997, and 1999. […]
The Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon and 7K offer runners a challenging and scenic experience deep within one of West Virginia’s most iconic natural areas. Set entirely inside Kanawha State Forest, this race takes you along winding forest roads and wooded routes surrounded by dense trees, rolling terrain, and the quiet atmosphere of the hills. […]
Join Kanawha State Forest Naturalist Jess Blalock for an interpretive hike along the CCC Snipe Trail where we'll examine how microhabitats benefit the forest! Junior Naturalists will complete an investigation from Project Learning Tree to learn about the different organisms that live on, in, under, and around fallen logs along the route, and how their […]
WonderFall Hike: Country Roads - Meet the Naturalist at Park Headquarters for a walk along the road and into the woods. We will look for evidence of Pipestem's pre-park history. Pictures and stories will be shared while we enjoy the beauty of the fall foliage around us. We will also learn about plants we encounter […]
📍McKeever Lodge – Bluestone Dining Room 🍸 Social: 4 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner: 5 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 alive as they craft unforgettable culinary experiences, preparing […]
Trunk or Treat - Holly River State Park Dress up in your best costume and walk around the lower campground for some treats. The fun starts at 5:00pm. For more information, please call Holly River State Park at 304-493-6353
Delight your palate and participate in a cherished Summers County tradition at the World Famous First Friday Seafood Buffet. For decades, the Bluestone Dining Room, located within the McKeever Lodge at Pipestem Resort State Park, has captivated guests with one of the most unique and sumptuous seafood buffets in the entire region. This highly anticipated […]
This 6,800-mile relay from California to Delaware will carry a copy of the Declaration of Independence from coast to coast, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge on the 4th of July and ending on Thanksgiving at the Atlantic Ocean. Join the celebration by participating for a day or more in a relay, attending some of the […]
📍Mountain Creek Lodge 🍸Social: 6 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner: 7 p.m. An exclusive evening of culinary excellence is in store at Pipestem Resort State Park’s newest venue, Mountain Creek Appalachian Cuisine. Join us for the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series. Located deep within the Bluestone Gorge, Mountain Creek Lodge is a small 30-room lodge and […]
Three Rivers Avian Center (TRAC) is live at North Bend State Park on November 14th at 4PM. 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: […]
Seating Times 🕛 12 p.m. 🕑 2 p.m. Stunning views and a delicious buffet at the Overlook Restaurant is a Thanksgiving Day tradition! Enjoy an expansive buffet including roasted turkey, citrus ham, crispy chicken cordon blue and all of the traditional sides. The buffet also includes a salad bar, dessert bar, and your favorite non-alcoholic […]
Delight your palate and participate in a cherished Summers County tradition at the World Famous First Friday Seafood Buffet. For decades, the Bluestone Dining Room, located within the McKeever Lodge at Pipestem Resort State Park, has captivated guests with one of the most unique and sumptuous seafood buffets in the entire region. This highly anticipated […]
Weekends in March 2027 Pipestem Resort State Park's Trout Fishing Weekend Package is scheduled for weekends in March, 2027. Located along the Bluestone National Scenic River, and accessible only by Pipestem's new aerial tramway, this package highlights access to a heavily stocked stretch of the Bluestone River. The Trout Fishing Weekend Package Includes: 🏡 2 […]
Pipestem Resort State Park
Celebrate the autumn colors with a full and fun-filled weekend at Pipestem Resort State Park. A must for those who love the cool and crisp...
Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Join a Naturalist for a hike at Seneca State Forest. Participants should wear appropriate hiking attire, be prepared for the day’s weather, and bring water....
