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Monarch Butterfly Craft

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Monarch Butterfly Craft @ 1 PM: Meet your naturalist at shelter four (right through the tunnel) to learn about the Monarch Butterfly through a fun craft! For questions and more information please call 304-528-5794

Activities at Beech Fork

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Nature Journaling @ 10 AM: Meet in the activities room to learn how to keep a nature journal! Paper and pencils will be provided to make your first journal entry.... View Article

History Alive Francis Pierpont

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Often called the “Father of West Virginia,” Pierpont, the great-grandson of Morgantown’s founder, spent much of his early life in Fairmont. As the Civil War broke out in 1861, he... View Article

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The Legacy of Mary Ingles 2020

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) will present the 2020 Legacy of Mary Ingles encampment and living history re-enactment at Beech Fork State Park, September 11 - 13, 2020. Historical re-enactors will present 18th Century lifeskills in first and third person format. This event is appropriate for all ages. Friday is for school groups (public, private,... View Article

The Legacy of Mary Ingles 2020

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Mary Ingles Trail Associates (MITA) will present the 2020 Legacy of Mary Ingles encampment and living history re-enactment at Beech Fork State Park, September 11 - 13, 2020. Historical re-enactors will present 18th Century lifeskills in first and third person format. This event is appropriate for all ages. Friday is for school groups (public, private,... View Article

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Heron Festival

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

A family day of events with free hayrides, pontoon boat rides, pumpkin decorating contests, cruise-in car display, camper display, as well as food, craft, and market-style vendors. Open to the public. No charge to attend festivities. Vendors should contact the park to inquire about market-style booths. Campsites are available for reservation at https://reservations.wvstateparks.com/products/camping

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Anything That Floats!

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Join Beech Fork Lake at 2pm at the boat launch.  Bring literally anything that floats you can boat on: air mattress, barrels, inflatables, duct tape and cardboard boats, kayaks, canoes, standup paddle boards…. whatever floats!  We’ll launch from the boat dock for some water fun.  Wear ridiculous outfits and enjoy the day on the water. ... View Article

Beech Fork Saturday Fun

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Beech Fork State Park is offering a summer of activities with Paddle Boat Races, Corn Hole, and a visit from storyteller, Bill Lepp August 31 . For questions about the park or more information please visit www.beechforksp.com or call 304.528.5794 Paddle Boat Races Come down the boat dock area to take part in some fun... View Article

History Alive with Gabriel Arthur

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Arthur is believed to be the first white man to see the Kanawha Valley while traveling with a band of Indians in 1674. He was sent with a partner and others from Fort Henry (present Petersburg, Virginia) to explore western lands and trade with the Indians. His partner was killed and Arthur traveled widely with... View Article

Beech Fork Friday Fun

Beech Fork State Park 5601 Longbranch Rd, Barboursville, WV, United States

Beech Fork State Park is offering a summer of activities with a Nature Walk and Birdfeeder Craft August 30 . For questions about the park or more information please visit www.beechforksp.com or call 304.528.5794 Nature Walk Take a morning stroll through our trails with your park naturalist, to learn all that nature has to offer!... View Article

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