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West Virginia State Parks and Forests
Summer Program Series

Special events and event weekends are scheduled throughout the year at West Virginia State Parks and Forests. Daily activities and special entertainment are offered during summer months and hosted by naturalists and programmers. These special summer programs add more fun and enjoyment to your visit.

Special Summer Programs at a Glance
(for special guest information, scroll to bottom of the page or click here)

About our special summer program guests –

Three Rivers Avian Center – (TRAC) – What bird says “who cooks for me, who cooks for you all?” Don’t know! Come to this Birds of Prey Education Program featuring live birds of prey native to West Virginia. Live raptors, including hawks and owls are part of this educational program. You’ll learn about the habitat, diet and behavior of each bird presented, the most common causes of injury to each species and the laws protecting these special birds.

For a complete list of parks, dates and times, click here

Park/Forest	Date / Time	Location of Program
Bluestone	June 19, 2010	7 p.m.
Hawks Nest	June 19, 2010	1:30 p.m.
Pipestem	June 24, 2010	8 p.m.–Amphitheater
Holly River	June 26, 2010	2 p.m.–Windy Gap School Yard
Blackwater	July 8, 2010	7:30 p.m. – The Harr Center
Tygart Lake	July 9, 2010	2 p.m.
Beech Fork	July 16, 2010	7 p.m.
Twin Falls	July 23, 2010	7 p.m.
Babcock	July 24, 2010	7 p.m.
Watoga	July 31, 2010	3 p.m.
Greenbrier	August 6, 2010	7 p.m. – Shelter #1
Cacapon	August 13, 2010	7:30 p.m.
Lost River	August 14, 2010	11 a.m.
North Bend	August 20, 2010	7 p.m.
Tomlinson Run	August 21, 2010	11 a.m.

Lou Maiuri –Square or line– you’re invited. Lou Maiuri was teaching dance long before Dancing with the Stars debuted or Travolta and Swayze made dance popular again. Maiuri is a dance instructor of traditional Appalachian dance and modern line dancing. He has won many awards in competition, including three national championships and is the director and founder of Appalachian Country Cloggers. Bringing traditional dance and instruction to our state parks is a labor of love for Maiuri – his love of people and his love for dance is obvious when you attend one of Lou’s dance events. No previous dance experience (or rhythm) necessary. Come join us for tradition – let’s dance!

SQUAREDANCING WITH LOU MAIURI
Park / Forest	2010 Dates	Day	Location
North Bend	July 2	Friday	Amphitheater
Watoga	July 3	Saturday	Rec Center
Pipestem	July 8	Thursday	Amphitheater
Beech Fork	July 10	Saturday	Activity Building
Lost River	July 14	Wednesday	Activity Building
Cacapon	July 15	Thursday	Cacapon Lodge
Holly River	July 17	Saturday	Rec Hall
Blackwater Falls	July 22	Thursday	Blackwater Lodge
Twin Falls	July 29	Thursday
Cass Railroad	September 25	Saturday
Tygart Lake	October 16	Saturday

Geology! Rocks – Don’t know limestone from sandstone or granite from gravel! An evening program to teach, explain and explore the mysteries of ‘rock.’ The next morning we ‘roll’ out for a hike to learn about geology, topography and more. The West Virginia Geological Survey folks are the experts presenting this program series. You can attend evening or morning activities or both. Great for scout and 4-H groups, families and our future geologists. Times and locations vary from park to park, so if there is no specific time or meeting location listed, please contact the park direct. Thank you.

Garry Boothe – Garry is a magician and children’s entertainer, and he performs magic and balloon artistry with a twist. A great family entertainer.

Irish Road Bowling – This series is more about the activity than a special program guest. An outdoor activity born in Ireland, WV is becoming an interesting game of fun. Before football, soccer, and basketball, before baseball and golf, was ... The Old Game,Irish Road Bowling. So when you hear ‘bowl’, obey the rules of the road and know the game is afoot.

Click park name to see park information
Audra Beech Fork Blennerhassett Island Blackwater Falls Cacapon Cass Scenic RR Cedar Creek	Greenbrier State Hawks Nest Holly River Lost River North Bend Pipestem Resort	Stonewall Tu-Endie-Wei Tomlinson Run Twin Falls Tygart Lake Watoga

Summer programming reflects the West Virginia State Parks mission statement. From cultural and historical facets, to natural history and traditional programs, you’re invited to learn, to play and to enjoy!
Offered at no charge – we encourage families, friends and youth to enjoy the great outdoors as well as some great folks sharing their talent and skills.

Always contact the park or forest where a program is scheduled for program location and starting times.

For a complete list of special Hikes & Walks click here.
To view complete calendar of events, click here.
For WV State Parks Programs (Adopt-A-Trail, Hiking Program, VIPP, etc.) click here.