January 9, 2010 – Saturday
14th Annual – Winter Walk
Kanawha State Forest
Saturday, January 9, 2:00 P.M.
Join Doug Wood for a fun and interpretive walk in the winter woods.
Meet at Johnson Hollow, Shelter #5 at 2 P.M. (through the Forest—on the left)
Enjoy a Cozy Fire, Hot Drinks, and Snacks!
Dress according to weather, especially footwear!
Free to All — Donations Appreciated!
For more information call 304-925-2771 or 304-558-3500
Sponsored by: Kanawha State Forest Foundation and Mary Ingles Trail Blazers
View flier here (pdf)
January 15-17, 2010
Lore & Tracking
Twin Falls Resort State Park
Explore how Eastern American Indians and early Europeans accomplished subsistence living from the land; and learn techniques on animal tracking and identification. Limited availability. Doug Wood and Trails, Inc. instructors. Overnight packages are available. Registration required. $
Contact: Joseph Swiney, Activities Coordinator 304-294-4000 josephswiney@wvdnr.gov
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 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. $
Contact: Shirley Schweizer (304) 925-2771
May 1, 2010
Annual Spring Bird Walk
Prickett’s Fort State Park
Come celebrate the joys of spring with a Saturday morning bird walk. Staff of the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources 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
May 1, 2010
Family Trail Days
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Join us for an 8 mile guided walk from Blackwater Falls SP to Canaan Valley Resort SP through Canaan Mountain. Shuttle service provided, lunch included. $
Contact: David Vance 304-866-4121 ext 2788
May 2, 2010
Spring Nature Walk
Twin Falls Resort State Park
Enjoy a leisure-time spring walk to discover spring flowers as well as other wonders of the trail and forest. Approximately a 2 hour walk beginning at 2:00 pm. Meet at the lodge. Walk is free of charge.
Contact: Joseph Swiney, Activities Coordinator 304-294-4000
May 6- 9, 2010
49th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage
Blackwater Falls State Park
An interpretive weekend packed with bird walks, wildflower tours, nature programs, craft exhibits & sales. Annual event co-sponsored by WV Federation of Garden Clubs and WV DNR. Advanced registration required.
Contact: 304-259-5216 or 304-558-2754
May 8, 2010
39th Annual Spring Migration Bird Count
Pipestem Resort State Park
Join the search for 100 species of birds in one day.
Contact: Pipestem Resort State Park Naturalist Jim Phillips 304-466-1800 x. 344
May 14-16, 2010
Birds and Blooms
Cacapon Resort State Park
Journey to Cacapon to explore the outdoors. Beginner bird and wildflower identification. Spring hikes and outdoor festivities. Package includes lodging, some meals and activities. $
Contact: Cacapon Resort State Park Activities Coordinator (304) 258-1022
May 15, 2010
Cancer Society 5K Run/Walk
Bluestone State Park
Contact: Event organizer:
Sandy Curry – stracer202@gmail.com
June 4-6, 2009
4th Annual Southern Boreal Bird Festival
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Canaan Valley is the ideal habitat for many species of birds found further north in the North American continent. Daily walks, workshops and guest speakers included. Lodge package available and/or day guest welcomed. $
Contact: David Vance 304-866-4121 ext 2788
June 5, 2010
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
Come hike forest trails and celebrate being outdoors.
Additional hike/activities will be posted.
June 5, 2010
Hike and Bike National Trails Day
Twin Falls Resort State Park
This event is geared toward two interest groups, hikers and mountain bikers. Throughout the day a series of guided hikes and rides will be conducted. Meet at shelter 2 at 11:00 am.
Contact: Joseph Swiney, Activities Coordinator 304-294-4000
June 5, 2010
Hike Across West Virginia
Cacapon Resort State Park
Hikers Wanted! Hike across a short cross-section in WV’s eastern panhandle and essentially walk across the state! Help celebrate National Trails Day by hiking a ten-mile stretch across the ridge of Cacapon Mountain. Fairly level hiking and a wonderful view!
Contact: Cacapon Resort State Park Activities Coordinator (304) 258-1022
June 5, 2010
Bluestone Turnpike Hike
December 18, 2010
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Pipestem Resort State Park
39th Annual winter bird count
Contact: Pipestem Resort State Park Naturalist Jim Phillips 304-466-1800 x. 344
Contact: Park Naturalist Jim Phillips 304-466-1800 x. 344
June 12, 2010
Blackwater/Douglas Falls Hike
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Join us for a 10 mile hike staring off at the abandoned coke ovens by Douglas Falls, then through the junction of North Fork Blackwater River and the main river, across from Lindy Point. Spectacular views of the canyon and the river will be seen along this hike. Easy walking trail, but no way out once started. Please bring food, snacks, and plenty of water. $
Contact: David Vance 304-866-4121 ext 2788
July 10, 2010
Mid Summer Walk Between the Parks
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Join us for a guided fall walk - 8 miles between Blackwater Falls SP to Canaan Valley Resort SP through Canaan Mountain. Shuttle service provided. $
Contact: David Vance 304-866-4121 ext 2788
September 4, 2010
Blackwater/Douglas Falls Hike
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Join us for a 10 mile hike staring off at the abandoned coke ovens by Douglas Falls, then through the junction of North Fork Blackwater River and the main river, across from Lindy Point. Spectacular views of the canyon and the river will be seen along this hike. Easy walking trail, but no way out once started. Please bring food, snacks, and plenty of water. $
Contact: David Vance 304-866-4121 ext 2788
September 11, 2010
Margaret Denison Fall Nature Walk
Kanawha State Forest
Registration 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at pool area. The registration fee is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 16. Walks will be from 9:30 a.m. until approximately 12:30. Guided wildflower walks on various trails throughout the forest. Specific hikes include: fall wildflowers, fungi, pond/aquatic life, birds, trees and nature photography. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about nature. $
Contact: Shirley Schweizer, (304) 925-2771
September 25, 2010
Field of Fire (Dolly Sods Hike)
Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Join Canaan Valley’s park naturalist to explore the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area. Will be going to the bird banding station and continue on a journey to see the vibrant fall colors and marvel at the blueberry(huckleberry) bushes turning a bright fire red with the evergreen and hardwood trees becoming multi colored. $
Contact: David Vance 304-866-4121 ext 2788
October 2, 2010
Wild Walks - Walk Between the Parks
Blackwater Falls State Park
This event features the eight mile walk between Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley State Park. Shorter hikes also available. Pre-registration recommended. Shuttle service provided, lunch included.
Contact: 304-866-4121 ext 2788 at Canaan Valley for registration and fee information.
October 9, 2010
10 Mile Hike
North Bend State Park
Hike 10 miles along North Bend’s Trail. Bring lunch and water for this event! Call to register for this hike. A shuttle will be provided.
Contact: (304)643-2931
December 18, 2010
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Pipestem Resort State Park
39th Annual winter bird count
Contact: Pipestem Resort State Park Naturalist Jim Phillips 304-466-1800 x. 344
Events below are walks, runs, or races and not nature-based walks or hikes.
More info posted on the park or forest event tab.
Click park name
January 2, 2010
Frozen Sasquatch 25K & 50K Run
Kanawha State Forest
Contact: Mike Dolin (304) 415-4104
May 15, 2010
Dirty Dawg 15K Trail Run
Kanawha State Forest
Contact: Daniel Todd @ (304) 741-3531
May 15, 2010
American Cancer Society 5K Run/Walk
Bluestone State Park
Contact: 304-466-2805
May 15, 2010
Cystic Fibrosis Walk
Contact: Will Bobinger @ (304) 357-1763
Ashley Rice @ (304) 345-0465
June 5, 2010
Ridge Runner Marathon
North Bend State Park
Races include a 26.2 mile USATF certified marathon and a 10 mile run.
Contact: (304)643-2931
July 10, 2010
15th Annual Rattlesnake 50K Run
Kanawha State Forest
Contact: Dennis Hamrick @ (304) 344-8342
July 17, 2010
27th Annual Bear Hole 10-K Race
Twin Falls Resort State Park
This is one of the most challenging 10-K (6.2 miles) paved races to be found.
Contact: Joseph Swiney, Activities Coordinator 304-294-4000
July 31, 2010
7th Annual 5K Run/Walk
Cacapon Resort State Park
A certified 5K course among the hills of West Virginia.
Contact: Activities Coordinator (304) 258-1022 |
