Meet the park naturalist at the Cass Company Store. Enjoy a free fly fishing lesson that involves learning how to cast, tie knots and some of the flies and what they represent. Then Learn how to cast a fly rod and some of the basics of fly fishing. The Park naturalist is staffed seasonally to... View Article
Discovery Junction is the place to be for artists, musicians, community partners, and anyone who shares their love of our mountain heritage and culture, including you! Listen to live music, grab a bite to eat, and check out local shops in downtown Marlinton. Each event will offer something new and exciting the first Friday of... View Article
Join us at Droop Mountain Battlefield as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 98th anniversary of West Virginia's first State Park. Civil War Reenactors will be with us teaching about life during Civil War times including camp life, musket demonstrations and more.
Meet at the Cass pavilion and join the Naturalist to learn about stream invertebrates and river ecology. If desired, be prepared to walk in water and search for stream bugs and other aquatic life.
Meet at the Cass pavilion to play a game of bird bingo with the park naturalist. The park naturlaist is staffed seasonally to provide a variety of interpretive, educational, and recreational progrmas on the Park's natural and culutral history.
Meet the park naturalist at the pavilion for a campfire. Bring your own s'mores materials. Marshmallow roasting sticks will be provided. The Park Naturalist is staffed seasonally to provide a variety of interpretive, educational, and recreation programs on the Park’s natural and cultural history. The Cass Company Store is open 7 days a week.
Get your paws in the dirt with a fun and family friendly 5k around the beautiful woods and Village of Snowshoe. Go as fast or slow as you and your pet want.
Join us at Droop Mountain Battlefield as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 98th anniversary of West Virginia's first State Park. Civil War Reenactors will be with us teaching about life during Civil War times including camp life, musket demonstrations and more.
We’re welcoming the annual Pioneer Days July 10th-11th in Marlinton, WV! Find the schedule for the 60th annual Pioneer Days here.
Check back for more details on the 2026 WV Farm Crawl.
Check back for more details on the 2026 Urban Garden Tour,
Come explore the plants and fungi of our region; their traditional roots and their place in modern wellness. You'll make and take home your own herbal preparations: a tincture, a tea, and a salve. Join us for a mindful harvest walk, a tour of the YMC forest farm, and time in the woods for forest bathing and... View Article