- June 17, 2013
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – On June 20, 2013, West Virginia will celebrate its 150th birthday and all eight of the state’s welcome centers will join in the celebration. Travelers in the Mountain State...
Learn More - June 14, 2013
DAVIS, W.Va. - Father’s Day tends to focus on golf or on giving or receiving interesting neckties. However at Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley state parks there is opportunity to enjoy good meals...
Learn More - June 14, 2013
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s 150th birthday is Thursday, June 20. Most major events and activities across the state are scheduled for the weekend following the actual holiday to...
Learn More - June 14, 2013
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Celebrating is something Cacapon Resort State Park does well. The vacation destination, located in Morgan County near Berkeley Springs, celebrated 75 years...
Learn More - June 14, 2013
Stonewall, Delany, Dulcimers, Eagles, Fairfax Stone, Trains, Rocks,
Hikes, Picnics, Cannon Firings and More
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A variety of West Virginia Day/Sesquicentennial events and...
Learn More - June 13, 2013
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – On June 20, 2013, Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park will honor the 150th anniversary of West Virginia becoming the 35th state on this date in 1863....
Learn More - June 11, 2013
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Kanawha State Forest swimming pool is open for the summer on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The price is $3 for adults and $2...
Learn More - June 11, 2013
HILLSBORO, W.Va. - Few events about West Virginia’s statehood and history will be more meaningful than the four memorial hikes at Droop Mountain Battlefield planned in 2013. The hikes, scheduled...
Learn More - June 6, 2013
PIPESTEM, W.Va. – It sweeps from the Upper Station at Pipestem’s Canyon Rim Center to the floor of the Bluestone Canyon. It crosses the Bluestone River before arriving at Mountain Creek Lodge. It is...
Learn More - June 6, 2013
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Ponds, lakes, streams and rivers in West Virginia sustain a favorite pastime: fishing. Warm and cold water fisheries in West Virginia include bluegill, bass, catfish other...
Learn More - June 4, 2013
CASS, W.Va. – Originally numbered 5, this Shay locomotive at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park began service at Birch Valley Lumber Company, Tioga, W.Va., in 1922. Mower Lumber Company at Cass, W.Va.,...
Learn More - May 30, 2013
DAVIS, W.Va. – Tucker County in West Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands rivals any bird-watching area found in the United States, bar none. Offering a unique mix of boreal forest, wetland habitats, and...
Learn More - May 30, 2013
HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. - Holly River State Park has accomplished what many would have deemed impossible tasks following extensive damage from last fall’s winter storm. The campground is fully...
Learn More - May 30, 2013
GLENVILLE, W.Va. - Gilmer County on the Move, Walking Groups Challenge II members are challenging members as well as friends and neighbors to get a little exercise and help celebrate the American...
Learn More - May 30, 2013
CASS, W.Va. - Dinner Trains at Cass Scenic Railroad have evolved over time. A Pocahontas County tourist destination, the inclusion of evening trips in addition to the day trips at Cass are great...
Learn More - May 30, 2013
BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. - Free fishing days in West Virginia are Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. Cacapon State Park encourages families and friends to visit the park for fishing or other...
Learn More - May 24, 2013
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia’s state parks extend an invitation to take a hike to help celebrate The American Hiking Society’s annual National Trails Day event. This year...
Learn More - May 24, 2013
ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of May 20, 2013:
Anthony Creek
Back Fork of Elk River
Bear Rocks Lake
Big Clear Creek
Big Sandy Creek
...
Learn More - May 22, 2013
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – An eclectic selection of events is scheduled at West Virginia’s state parks June 1. Tu-Endie-Wei State Park is steeped in 1760s history; Cass Scenic...
Learn More - May 21, 2013
DAVIS, W.Va. – ArtSpring at Canaan Valley Resort State Park is Memorial weekend, May 24-26. The opening-of-summer event features birding, crafts and youth activities, clogging,...
Learn More - May 21, 2013
CAIRO, W.Va. – Family Trails Weekend at North Bend State Park, May 31 – June 2, jumpstarts the summer months with a variety of outdoor activities. It also showcases National Trails...
Learn More - May 20, 2013
ELKINS, W.Va. – The following waters were stocked the week of May 13, 2013:
Anthony Creek
Bear Rocks Lake
Berwind Lake
Blackwater River
Brandywine ...
Learn More - May 14, 2013
DAVIS, W.Va. – Although it will be some time before the vegetative area at Blackwater Falls State Park’s iconic falls has regenerated completely, the boardwalk has reopened just before...
Learn More - May 10, 2013
PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be stocking more than 10,000 catchable-size channel catfish...
Learn More - May 10, 2013
Ribbon Cutting set for May 17, 11 a.m.
DAVIS, W.Va. – A new sporting clays five stand clay target field is set to open in West Virginia at Canaan Valley Resort State Park...
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