South Charleston, VA (PRWEB) June 16, 2014 -- West Virginia Day, June 20, falls on a Friday in 2014, opening up the whole weekend to a variety of outdoors activities at West Virginia’s state parks. Planned events include a Civil War encampment, concerts and birthday parties. Here is a list of planned activities for West Virginia Day weekend, June 20-22, but check http://www.wvstateparks.com frequently as new events are being added.
Happy Birthday West Virginia! June 20 at Blennerhassett Island State Park
Board the Island Belle sternwheeler, visit the island and enjoy birthday cake. It's West Virginia's 151st birthday Friday, June 20, 2014. Free cake served at 1:30 p.m. as long as it lasts. 304-420-4800
Civil War Battle Reenactment June 21-22 at Blennerhassett Island State Park
To celebrate the state's birthday, visit with reenactors, historians and encampments on the island. The camps are open to the public during the entire weekend. Blennerhassett Island also will be the setting for a re-enacted Civil War battle each day, June 21 and 22. Departure for the island Saturday, June 21, is from Civitan Park in Belpre, Ohio A 1860 Baseball Game Saturday, mansion tours and games are part of the weekend festivities. 304-420-4800
West Virginia Day June 20 at Prickett’s Fort State Park
On June 20, 1863, West Virginia became the 35th state to enter the Union. Come to Pricket’s Fort State Park to help celebrate West Virginia statehood. Half price fort admission June 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 304-363-3030
West Virginia Day Weekend Celebration June 21-22 at Camp Creek State Park
A statehood birthday weekend celebration at Camp Creek State Park's amphitheater! Bluegrass Music Saturday from 1 - 6 p.m. and gospel music Sunday from 1 - 6 p.m. Food concessions will be sold on both days by the Camp Creek State Park & Forest Foundation. Free admission. 304-425-9481
EPCD District Dash 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk, June 21 at Cacapon Resort State Park
What kind of footprint will you leave on Earth? Cacapon Resort State Park and the Eastern Panhandle Conservation District will be hosting this event with a goal of encouraging healthy lifestyles as well as a healthy environment. Support this mission and the youth by participating in this event, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Cacapon State Park and interacting with the environment. For overnight reservations, call Cacapon Lodge at 304-258-1022 or visit
http://www.active.com/berkeley-springs-wv/running/races/district-dash-2014-6356021 to register.
Focus is on Family and Nature at North Bend State Park
The North Bend State Park nature center introduces visitors to the state’s natural heritage. Other activities Friday, June 20, include a Tunnel 13 Hike at noon; “Venom and Poison” program about snakes in West Virginia with discussion about the “state snake,” the rattlesnake; a 6 p.m. Fishing Derby and a 9 p.m. Night Hike The weekend schedule includes a Saturday 8 a.m. bird walk, hikes, geocaching and other outdoor activities. North Bend posts planned activities on the “To Do” tab on http://www.northbendsp.com.
Other activities are scheduled at state parks this weekend, including storytelling at Pipestem Resort State Park, a dinner train at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, a 5K run at Cacapon Resort State Park, a Halloween party at Tomlinson Run State Park’s campground, and a bluegrass concert at the Pipestem Resort State Park amphitheater. For details on these and other events, visit http://www.wvstateparks.com or call 1-800-CALL-WVA.
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Photo Courtesy of the West Virginia Department of Commerce.
A Civil War encampment and battle reenactment will be part of the West Virginia Day celebration on Blennerhassett Island State Park June 20.
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
http://www.wvdnr.gov
Earl Ray Tomblin, Governor
Frank Jezioro, Director
News Release: June 16, 2014
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Hoy Murphy, Public Information Officer | 304-957-9365 | hoy.r.murphy(at)wv(dot)gov
Contact: Sissie Summers, Parks and Recreation Section | 304-558-2764 | Sissie.A.Summers(at)wv(dot)gov
Hoy Murphy, West Virginia Department of Commerce, http://www.wvcommerce.org, +1 304-957-9365, [email protected]
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