West Virginia State Parks and Forests are outdoor classrooms for discovery. Parks encourage individuals, family, friends, schools and groups to enjoy and explore the natural history of the mountain state. 

Click on Ask the Naturalist and email a question you have regarding something you’ve discovered along the trail or observed when you visited.

Explore our web pages and then come visit and see for yourself.  Our naturalists and interpreters are waiting to share the many wonders found in our West Virginia hills.

Fall Colors – Why do leaves change color?
How the Mill Runs – A closer look at the Grist Mill at Babcock State Park
Shale Barrens – A geographical occurrence with their own unique flora and fauna
Beyond Wildflowers  – Fascinating blooms of trees, shrubs, and vines
Carpenter Bees or Bubblebees (pdf)
FAQ's – Answers to questions you have asked.