September Events

Wind down the summer with a relaxing getaway in the mountains. Lots of games and activities are planned for all ages. Enjoy nearby activities like horseback riding, white water rafting or canoeing, and cavern tours while visiting the resort and Potomac Highland region. Check back for event schedule and lodge offer.

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The Monarch Butterfly is the most well known butterfly in the world. The migration of thousands of monarchs in North America to their winter home sites in Mexico and California are among the most spectacular and unusual of the worlds’ natural events. Join us as we celebrate the monarch and his butterfly friends. A variety of instruction classes and field trips are planned. For further event details, contact Destiny Phillips (Park Naturalist) at (304) 866-4121 ext. 2688.

Learn to cook like a chef during this “themed” cooking class. Create desserts such as chocolate mousse, English Trifle, Black Forest Cake, Fruit Tart, Chocolate Truffles, Poached Pears, Banana Foster, Crepe Suzettes, Ice Cream, Strawberries dipped in Chocolate, and learn the secrets of white chocolate. Participants will receive a copy of all recipes. Class runs from 11 am to 2pm. Review the registration form for further details.
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When visiting the area during the Leaf Peepers Festival, be sure to arrange your picnic lunch on the mountain. A complete lunch for two will be available for pick-up so you can ride the scenic chairlift and explore the mountain, with lunch in tow.Pre-ordering is required – rates and info to come soon.
 

The park naturalist invites you to explore the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area over Leaf Peepers weekend. We will begin our day by visiting the Bird Banding Station where we will watch as live birds are banded as they start their migration season.

Afterwards, we will continue on our journey for vibrant fall colors and marvel at the blueberry (huckleberry) bushes turning a bright fire red with the evergreen and hardwood trees becoming multi colored. This exploration allows a fantastic opportunity for photographing nature’s autumn beauty. Bring your cameras and expect to capture breathtaking scenery.

Boxed lunch and shuttle service provided. Shuttle leaves Main Lodge at 9am. Pre-registration required: Adult $25 / Child (age 12-under) $15