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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
September 27 at 8:00AM Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Come out for a guided hike on the Twin Oaks Trail. Meet the park naturalist at the Twin Oaks Trail Parking Lot for this hike. Earn a Wild & Well sticker!
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Join the park naturalist on the Bearpen Loop Hike, 2.5 miles. Meet at the activities building and please wear appropriate footwear and a hiking stick is recommended. Earn a Wild & Well sticker!
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Meet at the nature center for a naturalist led hike along the Laurel Trail. This 2.5 mile moderate trail will provide mountain and lake views. Earn a Wild & Well sticker!
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.
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.
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Bring your own watercraft (kayak, paddleboard, canoe) for a naturalist led water event. Earn a Wild & Well sticker!
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Meet at the Sled Run parking lot to join a naturalist for this 1.5 mile long walk along Shay Trace and Cherry Lane Trails. Wear sturdy shoes, dress for the weather, and bring water and a snack if you'd like. Expect the hike to last […]
Celebrate health, nature, and community on National Public Lands Day. Join KSF Naturalists Jess Blalock and Tiffany Jarrett for an interpretive hike on a portion of the Davis Creek Trail, where we will discuss the aquatic ecology of Kanawha State Forest and identify different plant, animal, and insect species that call it home! The hike […]
Join Murder Mysteries Will Travel at the Blackwater Falls Lodge for an evening of interactive entertainment and intrigue. Become a cast member or simply sit back and tryto solve the case. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. Enjoy a buffet dinner while you work to solve the […]
Memorial Wreath River Service on the Bluestone River via the Pipestem Aerial Tram. The memorial is for our fallen heroes and is hosted by the Marine Corps League Detachment #1461. For more details contact us at (304) 466-1800. This is a free event.
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 […]
Fourth annual USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck will take place on the trails of Pipestem Resort State Park and is hosted by the Marine Corps League Detachment #1461. Reserve your room now by calling (304) 466-1800. Military and Senior Discounts apply. Coupon code: “Ruck25.”
Take in the fall colors of the mountain state and earn a WonderFall hiking patch! Meet the park naturalist at the nature center for a hike along the Ridge Trail. This trail is 1.75 miles with some moderately hilly terrain.
Take in the fall colors with the seasonal naturalist beginning at the nature center for this 1.5-mile loop through a northern hardwood forest on Balsam Fir Trail. Well-behaved and leashed pets are welcome to attend this activity with their owner. Complete the entire trail with the naturalist to earn your WonderFall hiking patch. This hike […]
Show off your furry friend at the Woof and Wag show in Twin Falls Resort State Park. A panel of judges will show off best wag, best trick, best dressed, most obedient, best smile, most energetic, and crowd favorite. The event is free and held at the amphitheater. Registration will begin September 1st and will […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rock House Road Band will serve as the house band again this year during Saturday night gathering during the 2025 USMC Sgt. Mecot Camara Memorial Ruck Weekend. Presenting all kinds of great music from many genres on the outdoor Patio Stage at the Black Bear Grill. For more details contact us at (304) 466-1800. This […]
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
Take in the fall colors of the mountain state and earn a WonderFall hiking patch! Join the park naturalist on the Falls Trail. This is a 1.25 mile intermediate trail with steep slopes, significant grates and narrow tread. Sturdy boots recommended. Meeting location: Falls Trail Parking Lot
Available for two nights only, October 10-11, 2025, take a step back in time and experience the enchantment of Blennerhassett Island and its magnificent mansion much as Harman and Margaret Blennerhassett did over 200 years ago. Illuminated by hundreds of candles and lanterns, the island is transformed into an 18th-century party, featuring docents in period […]
Take in the fall colors of the mountain state and earn a WonderFall hiking patch! Hike the Monongaseneka Trail to the Overlook on this 5 mile round trip. Meet the park naturalist at the Monongaseneka trail head just above cabin #2 along Island Lick. This historic CCC built trail climbs 2.5 miles to a mountain […]
Tygart Lake State Park
This hike is for the dogs! Bring your canine companions out to Tygart Lake State Park for a pet friendly hike led by the park...
North Bend State Park
Join the park Naturalist on a hike to Giant Pine Trail with other hikers and their furry friends on October 11th at 1 p.m. To...
