By now you’ve almost certainly heard of the Great American Eclipse of 2017. We’ll be able to see up to 90 percent of the sun obscured by the moon’s shadow in West Virginia. Various locations are holding celebrations throughout the state, including some of our state parks! You don’t need an excuse to visit one of West Virginia’s beautiful state parks on any day of the year, but a special event like the eclipse makes it even more fun! Here’s what you’ll find at the parks.
- Blackwater Falls State Park
http://www.ForestWander.com This park will have special activities and discounted overnight stays. Call 304-259-5216 for more information.
- Canaan Valley Resort State Park
Canaan Valley Resort/Facebook Visitors can view the eclipse from the scenic chairlift that goes to the top of the mountain. Special lodging rates are available. Call 304-866-4121 for reservations or details.
- Cacapon Resort State Park
TripAdvisor/Management There will be educational activities and eclipse glasses available at this state park. Call 304-258-1022 for more information.
- Pipestem Resort State Park
WikiMedia Commons/Brian M. Powell The nature center will have educational activities and the chance to make pinhole projectors. The lodge will have moon pies in the morning, and there are special packages for overnight stays. Call 304-466-1800 for more information.
- North Bend State Park
West Virginia State Parks/Facebook There will be an eclipse party from 1-3 on the back deck of the lodge. Come for outdoor games, crafts and light snacks and drinks. There will be glasses available to watch the eclipse.
- Twin Falls Resort State Park
http://www.ForestWander.com This is one of the best spots in West Virginia to view the eclipse, with about 91 percent of the sun being covered. The darkest time will occur at 2:37 PM. The park will also have discounted room rates for visitors. Call 304-294-4000 for more information.
- Beech Fork State Park
West Virginia State Parks/Facebook There will be 90 percent totality here, and there will be ice cream for sale to celebrate the event.
- Hawks Nest State Park
WikiMedia Commons/Carol M Highsmith This park is offering specials on their tram ride during the eclipse period. Call 304-658-5212 for more information.
- Tygart Lake State Park
Tygart Lake State Park Foundation/Facebook The lodge will have a special discounted “DARK” rate of $69 for overnight stays. There will be activities to celebrate the event. For more information call 304-265-6144.
- Chief Logan State Park
West Virginia State Parks/Facebook You’ll be able to see an impressive 92 percent coverage here, which is as close to a total eclipse as we’ll see in West Virginia this time around. The lodge will be offering refreshments for the event and special discounted room rates. Call 304-855-6100 for more information.
Can’t make it to one of these state parks? Check out some other eclipse parties around West Virginia.
This park will have special activities and discounted overnight stays. Call 304-259-5216 for more information.
Canaan Valley Resort/Facebook
Visitors can view the eclipse from the scenic chairlift that goes to the top of the mountain. Special lodging rates are available. Call 304-866-4121 for reservations or details.
TripAdvisor/Management
There will be educational activities and eclipse glasses available at this state park. Call 304-258-1022 for more information.
WikiMedia Commons/Brian M. Powell
The nature center will have educational activities and the chance to make pinhole projectors. The lodge will have moon pies in the morning, and there are special packages for overnight stays. Call 304-466-1800 for more information.
West Virginia State Parks/Facebook
There will be an eclipse party from 1-3 on the back deck of the lodge. Come for outdoor games, crafts and light snacks and drinks. There will be glasses available to watch the eclipse.
This is one of the best spots in West Virginia to view the eclipse, with about 91 percent of the sun being covered. The darkest time will occur at 2:37 PM. The park will also have discounted room rates for visitors. Call 304-294-4000 for more information.
There will be 90 percent totality here, and there will be ice cream for sale to celebrate the event.
WikiMedia Commons/Carol M Highsmith
This park is offering specials on their tram ride during the eclipse period. Call 304-658-5212 for more information.
Tygart Lake State Park Foundation/Facebook
The lodge will have a special discounted “DARK” rate of $69 for overnight stays. There will be activities to celebrate the event. For more information call 304-265-6144.
You’ll be able to see an impressive 92 percent coverage here, which is as close to a total eclipse as we’ll see in West Virginia this time around. The lodge will be offering refreshments for the event and special discounted room rates. Call 304-855-6100 for more information.
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