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 […]
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.
📍The Lodge Restaurant 🍽️ Dinner: 6 p.m. 🍸Social: 5:30 pm Dine with us at Tygart Lake State Park for the 2026 Farm to Table Event Series. Overlooking Tygart Lake, The Lodge Restaurant is a favorite of guests and locals alike. The highly talented culinary team has developed a five-course farm-to-table menu that fuses Appalachian comfort […]
Harvest Moon Hike ⛳️Pipestem Championship Golf Course Step into the serene and mysterious world of Pipestem Resort State Park after sundown! Join Pipestem’s dedicated Naturalist Team for a captivating Full Moon Night Hike. The full moon’s natural light offers an extraordinary perspective on the park’s nocturnal life, immersing you in the forest’s sights and sounds […]
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 […]
📍Arrowhead Trailhead ~ Riverside Campground Join us for a 2.5-mile round trip hike on Arrowhead Trail to visit the views from the Ann Bailey Lookout Tower at sunset. Please wear hiking appropriate footwear and a hiking stick is recommended. Red lights will be provided for hike out.
Come on out for a 5k run / walk at Twin Falls Resort State Park! Registration begins at 8:30am at the park's amphitheatre, with the race / walk starting at 10:00am. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, please call park activities coordinator, Tammy Cooper at 304-294-4000 Ext 1716.
📍Monongaseneka Trail to Overlook ~ Watoga State Park Meet at the Monongaseneka Trailhead just above cabin #2 along Island Lick. This historic CCC built trail climbs 2.5 miles to a mountaintop overlook with Greenbrier River views. This trail is moderately difficult with some steep inclines. Please wear hiking appropriate footwear and a hiking stick is […]
📍Tower Trail Sunset Hike & Star Viewing ~ Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park Join us at the Droop Mountain Battlefield Tower parking lot. This will be an easy 1-mile hike ending with sunset views from the Tower. Hang around with us after dark to view the stars from the Tower Lookout. Please wear closed toe […]
🕯️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 transforms into an 18th century soiree, featuring attendants in period costume, 18th century dance performances, Appalachian music, and […]
📍Tygart Lake State Park Nature Center Meet at the Nature Center parking area for a guided hike through the hills to celebrate the season. Park Naturalist Jacob Jackson will lead this yearly tradition on the Ridge and Lake Trails. The hike is approximately two miles and includes some hilly terrain. Participants should bring water and […]
📍Shelter 4 🍸 Social: 5 p.m. 🍽️ Dinner: 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 alive as they craft unforgettable culinary experiences, preparing sumptuous dinners with the […]
Enter a team or compete individually with the West Virginia Irish Road Bowling Tournament stop at Holly River State Park. Registration is at 11 AM and the competition starts at 12 PM. To learn more about this fun sport and its history: http://www.wvirb.com/
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 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 […]
📍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 […]
Pipestem Resort State Park
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,...
Watoga State Park
📍Arrowhead Trailhead ~ Riverside Campground Join us for a 2.5-mile round trip hike on Arrowhead Trail to visit the views from the Ann Bailey Lookout...
