WV State Park Events
April 2-4, 2010
Easter Weekend
Cacapon Resort State Park
Enjoy the holiday with a full weekend of activities. Planned events include egg coloring, Easter egg hunt, crafts, hikes and an Easter Sunday Sunrise Service. Free.
For reservations and info: (304) 258-1022
April 2-4, 2010
Easter Holiday Celebration
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Celebrate the holiday in the mountains. Easter egg hunts, egg coloring, family games are just a few activities planned. The Easter Bunny will pay a visit with the children. Easter Sunday Buffet will be served in the Hickory Dining Room. Lodge package offered. $
For reservations and info: 304-866-4121
April 3, 2010 – one day event
Spring Clean Up
Beech Fork State Park
Volunteers welcomed to help spring clean the grounds. Volunteers receive free camping, if interested, this weekend only when participating and completing a participation form in advance. Registration form online or at the park office. Boots, gloves, and work clothes are suggested attire. Lunch is provided to clean up volunteers. Call with any questions.
Youth groups welcomed.
Contact: 304-528-5794
April 3, 2010
Easter Egg Hunt
Tomlinson Run State Park
Children walkers to age 12 hunt eggs for prizes & candy. Small fee.
Contact: 304-564-6148
April 3, 2010
Easter Egg Hunt
Twin Falls Resort State Park
More than 1000 eggs will be hidden. Cost is $1 per child. Hunt will start at 1 p.m. Prizes will be given away to lucky ticket holders
Contact: 304-294-4000
April 3, 2010
Easter Egg Hunt
Blackwater Falls State Park
An old fashioned egg hunt for children 12 and younger. Hunt is at Harold S. Walters Nature Center. No fee.
Contact: 304-259-5216
April 4, 2010
Easter Weekend
North Bend State Park
Enjoy an Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny!
Contact: 304-643-2931
April 4, 2010
Easter Weekend
Pipestem Resort State Park
Easter activities for the whole family.
Contact: 304-466-1800
April 8-11, 2010
School of the Longhunter and Contemporary Longrifle Association Show
Prickett’s Fort State Park
An intense weekend of instruction exploring the role of early frontiersmen on the American frontier. Speakers will focus on the frontier skills of the long hunter. In addition to the educational programming, there will be a sanctioned CLA mini-show and sale. Registration for Longhunter includes admission to both events.
Contact: 304-363-3030
April 9 – 10, 2010
Murder Mystery – Dinner Theater
North Bend State Park
A murder will be committed and you can be among those who will piece together the clues and solve the crime.
For reservations and info: 304-643-2931
April 9 – 11, 2010
Spring Ballroom Dance Weekend
Pipestem Resort State Park
A weekend event that includes two nights lodging, dance instruction and evening dances.
Instructors are Sandi and Alicia Elam and Steve Prouse.
The overnight package price is $295.92 per couple.
View agenda flier and complete info
Contact: For lodging reservations, 304-466-1800; for event info, Shirley Martin, ext 379.
April 10, 2010
Antiques Appraisal Clinic
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Antique experts will be at the Blennerhassett Museum from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. providing verbal appraisals of your family heirlooms, attic treasures, or unique estate and garage sale finds. Guns must be in cases. No musical instruments. The cost is $5 per item (limit four items per person).
Contact: 304-420-4800
April 16-18, 2010
Redbud Weekend
Cacapon Resort State Park
This time of year the Redbud Trees abound us with their beautiful color. The roadsides and town of Berkeley Springs is brimming with the pinkish-purple hue of this flowering tree. Sponsored by the Morgan County Ecology Coalition several events and activities will be provided throughout the area.
Wildflower walks and spring talks will be held this weekend at Cacapon.
For reservations and info: 304-258-1022
April 16-18, 2010
Spring Photography Workshop
Twin Falls Resort State Park
The workshop focuses on basic and intermediate photography methods with indoor and outdoor sessions. Instructor/student oriented. Overnight packages are available. Reservations are required.
For reservations and info: 304-294-4000
April 16-18, 2010
3rd Annual Spring Hop
Tygart Lake State Park
A three-day event with a variety of activities, entertainment and fun to celebrate the spring opening of Tygart Lake State Park. Open to the public.
For reservations and info: 304-265-6144
April 17, 2010
26th Annual Sue Browning Wildflower Hike
Chief Logan State Park
Spend a day at Chief Logan State Park viewing the spring wildflowers on our many trails. This event is sponsored by the Logan Garden Council. Includes continental breakfast, guided hike, lunch and door prizes. $10 for advanced reservations. Registration at Museum in the Park.
Contact: Sandy Mayo 304-855-5863
April 17, 2010
2010 Stream Clean
Cabwaylingo State Forest
Need an Earth Day Project? Consider Cabwaylingo State Forest’s annual stream clean. Lunch is free, and provided by Argus Energy, for all.
The event starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m.
Contact: 304-385-4255.
April 17, 2010
Babcock 6th Annual Gristmill Grinder
Babcock State Park
Half-Marathon Trail Run race. Registration Start/Finish at Sugar Camp Run Picnic Shelter.
Race Info: info@gauleyrace.com or 304-575-3294
Park and cabin info: Babcock 304-438-3004.
April 17, 2010
Annual Spring Bird Walk
Prickett’s Fort State Park
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Staff of WVDNR will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Programs begin at 8 am. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
Contact: 304-363-3030
April 22, 2010
Earth Day (Dr Seuss Lorax)
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Join us for Earth Day. We will discuss ways that we can help our planet as well as ourselves. Various activities offered throughout the day. You also have the option to take a tree home with you to plant and watch grow.
Contact: 304-866-4121
April 23, 2010
Jones Imboden Raid Civil War Kids Day
Prickett’s Fort State Park
School groups are invited to attend a special day of local civil war history commemorating the Jones Imboden Raid of 1863. Civil War re-enactors will provide learning stations for students throughout the day.
Contact: 304-363-3030
April 23 – 24, 2010
Ramp Celebration Weekend
Stonewall Resort State Park
An event sure to leave a good taste in your mouth! Stonewall Executive Chef Dale Hawkins celebrates the Ramp – a member of the onion family that tastes like a mix between onion and garlic – through incorporating it into a variety of innovative dishes in his New Appalachian culinary style.
For reservations and info: 304-269-7400
April 23 – 25, 2010
Spring Scrapbook Retreat
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Bring your scrapbooks and pictures and spend the weekend with fellow scrapbookers updating their craft. Lodge package offered. Day guest also welcomed to attend.
For reservations and info: 304-866-4121
April 23-25, 2010
Irish Road Bowling Weekend
Pipestem Resort State Park
Irish Road Bowling weekend with picnic each day. Great outdoor fun for family and friends of all ages. Visit www.wvirishroadbowling.com to learn about this sport.
For reservations and info: 304-466-1800
April 23 – 25, 2010
Murder Mystery – Dinner Theater Weekend
Blackwater Falls State Park
It’s “Beach Blanket Bump-Off” and a who-dunnit evening and breakfast with the cast the following day. Great fun! Wonderful setting.
For reservations and info: 304-259-5216
April 23-25, 2010
Watercolor Workshop
Tygart Lake State Park
Linda J. C. Turner of Laurelwood Art Studio instructs this workshop focused on panoramic and close-up landscapes. Any experience level welcome. The workshop will be conducted in a studio setting and also outdoors, weather permitting. Registration is required. Package available.
For reservations and info: 304-265-6144
April 24, 2010
Show-Me Hike
Greenbrier State Forest
For info: 304-53-1944
April 24, 2010
Osbra Eye Memorial Walk
Kanawha State Forest
Registration: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the pool area. Choose from a variety of led wildflower walks on trails throughout the forest. One of WVs best spring interpretative walks.
Contact: Shirley Schweizer (304) 925-2771
April 24, 2010
Annual Spring Bird Walk
Prickett’s Fort State Park
Celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Staff of the WVDNR will lead the public on this annual rite of passage. Programs begin at 8 am. Wear sturdy walking shoes and bring binoculars if you have them.
Contact: 304-363-3030
April 24, 2010
Red Skelton Remembered
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
J.B. Barnett pays tribute to comedic legend Red Skelton is this evening performance. Well known Skelton comedy sketches will be brought to life in this comedic performance appropriate for the whole family.
For reservations and info: 304-866-4121
April 24-25, 2010
Jones Imboden Raid Civil War Weekend
Prickett’s Fort State Park
In April 1863 Confederate forces invaded Fairmont, Virginia (now West Virginia) in an attempt to gain control of the strategic B&O Railroad and capture Francis Pierpont, Governor of the Re-Organized Virginia. The park will commemorate this event through various re-enactments and demonstrations.
Contact: 304-363-3030
