Free Memorial Day Events at North Bend and Beech Fork State Parks
May 20, 2008
The traditional commemoration of Memorial Day is May 30, but Memorial Day Weekend will be celebrated this weekend, May 23-26, by families, friends and reunions at the picnic tables and swimming pools of West Virginia state parks and across the state.
Two parks scheduling free concerts and performance Memorial Weekend are North Bend and Beech Fork state parks. The events are open to the public to attend and there is no charge.
- North Bend is fast becoming a bluegrass music hot spot according to Jennifer Cogar, program and activity coordinator. “Our amphitheater is open air and family friendly. We have a wealth of bluegrass talent in our region and we’re pleased to offer a nice lineup of events at the amphitheater this summer.” Cogar’s musical guests Memorial Weekend are East Run Band on May 23 and Rocky Mountain Bluegrass on May 24. Shows begin at 7 p.m. each night and are two hours. There is no charge to attend. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket for seating. The events are alcohol free and attendees are asked to not litter the grounds. For more information contact: North Bend State Park (304) 643-2931. North Bend State Park is located in Ritchie County minutes off U.S. Route 50 between Cairo and Harrisville.
- Beech Fork features Mick Souter on May 24. Souter sings and tells stories that celebrate the people, the history and the beauty of the Mountain State. He performs on many different musical instruments, including the banjo, guitar, dulcimer, fiddle, mandolin, and harmonica. His performance, “Celebrate West Virginia,” focuses on the heritage of the state. Souter’s performance is at 7 p.m. and will be located at the park’s activities building. For more information contact Beech Fork State Park, (304) 528-5794. Beech Fork State Park is located in Cabell and Wayne counties and accessible from Interstate 64 near Barboursville. Park locations and directions are online or call the park.
Events and activities are added and posted frequently on the West Virginia State Parks Web page. For monthly information about events, packages or new additions to state parks, subscribe to the e-mail newsletter. For information about West Virginia’s state parks and more events and activities throughout the summer go online, www.wvstateparks.com
and click Calendar of Events.
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Bike the Park Day at Twin Falls State Park May 3
May 6, 2008
A series of West Virginia State Parks biking events gets underway this Saturday, May 3, at Twin Falls Resort State Park in Wyoming County. Individuals interested in participating in this biking event should meet at Shelter #2 at 10 a.m.
Lunch will be available for $5 per person or you can bring your own. All skill levels are welcome. Group rides for beginners, intermediate and advanced bikers are planned, according to Patricia Clay event coordinator.
“We’ll have individual and group instruction, so if someone wants to get into mountain biking, this is great time to start,” says Clay. Clay is with the “Tire on the Mountain” bike group that organizes bike outings. Mark Poore will serve as clinician at the Twin Falls event. Poore is from Snowshoe Mountain and is one of the state’s well-known mountain bike enthusiasts. “His clinics serve as a training ground for novice as well as advance and competition riders.”
Members from the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) plan to join the event. “With our reputation for scheduling fun rides where we teach beginner skills and do technical skill development for more seasoned riders, and with WVMBA’s reputation for sponsoring sanctioned races, we will share ideas and resources together this summer to promote mountain biking in West Virginia. This event isn’t a race, but it’s a great opportunity to have fun and improve your technical skills,” according to Clay.
Other bike events scheduled at West Virginia state parks in 2008 include: June 21 - Beech Fork State Park ; June 28, 2008 - Cass Scenic RR - Bike Off the Mountain; July 27, 2008 - 4th Annual Chainring Challenge, Little Beaver State Park; August 9, Watoga State Park, August 10; Black Bear 40K Mountain Bike Race, Kanawha State Forest; and September 20, Little Beaver State Park.
Twin Falls Resort State Park is located in Wyoming County on Rt. 97 near Saulsville, W.Va. It is well-known for its quiet setting with lodge, cabins, campground, golf course, restaurant, and hiking/biking trails. For more information regarding bike events and other outdoor recreation opportunities go online, www.wvstateparks.com, Recreation and click Bike the Parks.
For specific information regarding the May 3 event, contact Trish Clay at trishc1 [at] suddenlink [dot] net.
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