Holy. Moly. I know I’ve got rental cabins and everything, but it’s Gauley Season. You know the river I’m talking about? On of the 10 best white water rafting rivers in the world? With more than 100 rapids on it? And 5 (some people say 6) Class V rapids in between all those other ones? […]
If You Need A Reason
Climbing Camp? Seriously?
Our son is a repeat at the camp only because he loved it enough to put up some of his own money to pay for it. Coming from a 12 year old boy,that’s an endorsement!
Why I Hate Soccer (Hint: It Kills Vacations)
Soccer sucks. Don’t get me wrong; I love the games and the cheering and visiting with the other parents. Plus the kids need the exercise and really seem to get a big kick out of it. As a sport, I think it’s kind of awesome. But soccer sucks up the time. It eats away […]
When’s The Best Time To Bring A Youth Group To The New River Gorge?
When I was a kid, long before I knew about the New River Gorge, one of my favorite things to do was get away with a group of like aged and minded kids. Usually the Boy Scouts of America. Getting out in the woods and exploring and getting in touch with nature was a great […]
5 Simple Steps To Get Into Bird Watching In The New River Gorge
When I signed on here at Opossum Creek Retreat I had no idea what I was in store for. Sure, I knew what the job was. I learned Geoff’s techniques. But there was so much more. You know, stuff that would only be revealed as time went on. Jedi stuff. One of the things […]
5 Good Reasons To Take A Retreat To The New River Gorge
Whether you’ve been here before or it’s your first trip, the New River Gorge is “that place”- the vacation that you’ll be talking about for.. well, ’till you keel over and die. Probably. Just sayin’. How do I know? I’m a rental cabin expert. But I haven’t always been one… My wife Tammi and I […]
The 10 Best Reasons To Go To The Mountains For Spring Break
1. Cold at the beach blows, but cold in the mountains is pretty awesome (skiing, hiking, snuggling, etc.) 2. You don’t want to be around a bunch of drunk college kids/be a bunch of drunk college kids. 3. Beaches are overpriced. Always. For everything. 4. The beach can get freezing cold this time of year. […]
