West Virginia Tourism Field Trips – Pipestem Resort State Park
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A field trip in West Virginia offers a unique blend of fun and education, perfectly encapsulating the Mountain State’s rich history and natural beauty giving students a chance to experience hands-on learning beyond the classroom. The state’s rugged landscape provides an unparalleled natural laboratory for environmental science and outdoor education creating experiences that foster a deeper appreciation for culture, history, and the environment.
Pipestem Resort State Park
West Virginia’s premier family adventure resort, sprawling across 4,050 acres on the scenic east rim of the Bluestone River Gorge. The park offers a wide array of activities for all ages, including exhilarating zipline tours that soar across the gorge, an adventure lake with inflatable obstacles, an 18-hole championship golf course, and guided fishing trips on the Bluestone River. Visitors can also enjoy miles of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding, an indoor swimming pool, a nature center, and multiple dining options. Come visit our Nature Center and meet our Naturalist, Julie! Located at 3405 Pipestem Drive, Pipestem, WV.
Tourism Field Trip Offering’s
Bird Count
Stop by the Nature Center to observe and count the birds at the feeders. We will count the highest number of each species seen at a time. Data collected will be submitted to Project FeederWatch for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In addition this week’s bird counts will be submitted as part of the Annual Great Backyard Bird Count.
Age Groups and Other Requirements
All Ages Welcome and Tennis shoes are recommended.
Pricing and Group Sizes
There is no fee for visiting.
Educational Benefits
Geology Rocks! At Pipestem Resort State Park. Presented by geologists from the West Virginia Economic and Geologic Survey, this program at the park amphitheater focuses on rocks, minerals and fossils found throughout the state on August 1st.
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This post was last updated on June 14, 2026
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