Pipestem Resort State Park Weekly Activities Schedule February 4 – 15, 2015 Wog the Golf Courses: Each morning (7:00 am – 8:30 am) and evening (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm) park guests are invited to walk/jog (wog) our golf courses. This is an unguided activity so we ask that woggers remain on cart paths while they enjoy the sights and sounds of the courses. Mowing/watering activity may be encountered. Pets are welcome, however, we ask that they be leashed and all waste collected. Woggers are also encouraged to carry a flashlight. Run or walk a marked and measured course: 5K and 10K routes have been marked on the park for your enjoyment. Maps are available at our website, www.pipestemresort.com under Maps/Locate, Walk/Run 5K/10K Guide; or ask at the McKeever Lodge front desk. Wednesday, February 4th 2:00 pm Country Roads Walk – Meet at Park Headquarters for a walking introduction to some of Pipestem’s pre-park history. We will walk along the road and go into the woods to look for old farms, remnants of a school and a home. (1 ½ hours) Thursday, February 5th 10:00 am Bird Walk – Meet in the Nature Center for a walk to find some of our feathered friends. There will be a limited number of binoculars to use so bring your own if you have them. All skill levels welcome. (1 hour) 2:30 pm Dogwood Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for a walk along the Dogwood Trail. This relatively easy trail strolls through the woods and passes by an old farm pond before returning to the Nature Center. (1 hour) Friday, February 6th 11:00 am American Eagle – Come by the Nature Center to view this documentary which takes an unprecedented look at this remarkable bird and its surprisingly tough struggle to survive in the wild. Rated PG. (1 hour) Friday, February 6th 12:30 pm The Nature Center will be open until 4:30 pm Stop by the Nature Center to see the live reptiles, displays about the Flora and Fauna of the region, and historical artifacts and buildings. 2:00 pm Lake Hike - Meet in the Arboretum parking lot where we will head out for a hike around the lake for a little exercise! This hike is approximately 3 miles of rolling terrain and is a great way to get your heart pumping and get those daily steps in! Wear proper footwear and dress for the weather. (1 ½ - 2 hours) Saturday, February 7th 10:00 am Bald Eagle Caravan – Meet in the lobby of McKeever Lodge for a car caravan to Bluestone Lake to observe some of the local Bald Eagles and other waterfowl. There will be a limited number of binoculars available so please bring your own if you have them. (1 ½ - 2 hours) 12:30 pm The Nature Center will be open until 4:30 pm Stop by the Nature Center to see the live reptiles, displays about the Flora and Fauna of the region, and historical artifacts and buildings. 2:00 pm Snake Feeding- Stop by the Nature Center to watch the Milk Snake, Corn Snake, and Black Rat Snake have their weekly meal. (30 min.) 3:00 pm Valentine Crafting- Join us in the Dogwood room of McKeever Lodge for a little Valentine’s Day inspired crafting. Youth under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult. There will be a $1.00 per craft fee. (1 ½ - 2 Hours) 7:00 pm The ‘CC Boys: A West Virginia Legacy – Join us in the Faulconer Room of McKeever Lodge for this documentary that records the beneficial, and often unappreciated, impact of the CCC on the lives of West Virginians. (45 minutes) Sunday, February 8th 8:30 am Church Service – Join us in the Maple Room of McKeever Lodge for Sunday Service. (1 hour) 10:30 am The Nature Center will be open until 2:30 pm Stop by the Nature Center to see the live reptiles, displays about the Flora and Fauna of the region, and historical artifacts and buildings. 2:30 pm The Private Life of Deer - Just a century ago, there were less than a million deer in North America. Today, there are nearly 30 million. No wonder it seems they're moving in right down the block. Nowhere are the deer more at home than in the suburbs. White-tailed deer live in the boundaries, where our backyards meet the backwoods, and the woodlands meet the roads. From our kitchen windows we spot them, nibbling away at our gardens and shrubs. But how well do we know our neighbors from the natural world? Not very well at all, as it turns out. Come by the Nature Center to watch this documentary and learn more. (1 hour) Wednesday, February 11th 12:00 pm Jordan’s Chapel – Meet in the lobby of McKeever Lodge for a short drive to this nearby historic chapel that was the first frame church built in the area. Great photo opportunity so bring your camera! (45 min.) 2:00 pm Lick Hollow Hike – Meet at the Canyon Rim Center to take a hike along Lick Hollow Trail. This is a moderate hike through the woods into the hollow, across the creek and back up for a view of the Bluestone Canyon. We will then follow the ridge behind the Short Course, back across the creek and return to the parking lot. This trail is steep in spots, be sure to wear proper footwear and dress for the weather. (1 – 1 ½ hours) Thursday, February 12th 12:00 pm Dogwood Hike – Meet at the Nature Center for a walk along the Dogwood Trail. This relatively easy trail strolls through the woods and passes by an old farm pond before returning to the Nature Center. (1 hour) 2:00 pm A Murder of Crows – Crows do not have the best of reputations. But their image is about to turn. Come by the Nature Center to watch this documentary and learn why crows are thought to be among the most intelligent animals in the world. (1 hour) 2:00 pm Lake Hike - Meet in the Arboretum parking lot where we will head out for a hike around the lake for a little exercise! This hike is approximately 3 miles of rolling terrain and is a great way to get your heart pumping and get those daily steps in! Wear proper footwear and dress for the weather. (1 ½ - 2 hours) Friday, February 13th Welcome Sweethearts 9:00 am 18th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count- Meet in the lobby at McKeever Lodge. We will hike approximately 2 miles and cover parts of the Den Tree Trail, Lake Shore Trail, and Cottage Trail. Bring binoculars if you have them or we have a few pairs we can loan. All skill levels welcome, beginner or advanced! Information submitted in the GBBC helps researchers at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society learn more about how birds are doing, and how to protect them and the environment we share. For more information about this annual, national event visit http://gbbc.birdcount.org/. (2 hours) 12:30 pm The Nature Center will be open until 4:30 pm Stop by the Nature Center to see the live reptiles, displays about the Flora and Fauna of the region, and historical artifacts and buildings. We will also be counting birds at the feeders for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Saturday, February 14th 9:30 am Bald Eagle Caravan – Meet in the lobby of McKeever Lodge for a car caravan to Bluestone Lake to observe some of the local Bald Eagles and other birds and waterfowl. There will be a limited number of binoculars available so please bring your own if you have them. Bird count information collected will be submitted as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count. (1 ½ - 2 hours) 12:30 pm The Nature Center will be open until 4:30 pm Stop by the Nature Center to see the live reptiles, displays about the Flora and Fauna of the region, and historical artifacts and buildings. We will also be counting birds at the feeders for the Great Backyard Bird Count! 2:00 pm Snake Feeding- Stop by the Nature Center to watch the Milk Snake, Corn Snake, and Black Rat Snake have their weekly meal. (30 min.) 7:00 pm Ballroom Dance Lessons – Join our local dance instructors, the Frosts for complimentary Ballroom Dance Instruction in the Dogwood Room of McKeever Lodge. Come out and learn a skill that will last a lifetime! (1 hour) 8:00 pm Sweetheart Dance- Grab your Sweetheart and head to the Hudkins Conference Center for an evening of dancing! Entertainment provided by Beach Nite Band. Admission is $40.00 per couple at the door if not on our Sweetheart Package. (3 hours) Sunday, February 15th 8:30 am Church Service – Join us in the Maple Room of McKeever Lodge for Sunday Service. (1 hour) 10:30 am The Nature Center will be open until 2:30 pm Stop by the Nature Center to see the live reptiles, displays about the Flora and Fauna of the region, and historical artifacts and buildings. We will also be counting birds at the feeders for the Great Backyard Bird Count! 2:30 pm Mary Ingles “The Captives” – Come to the Nature Center to watch this video on Mary Ingles and her 500 mile journey from captivity from Native Americans. Some lifelike violence during the village raid, viewer discretion advised. (1 hour) www.pipestemresort.com 304-466-1800
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