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Dec 14 2011

ATTACK of the Wooly Adelgid! But never fear, the Cavalry is coming!

At Opossum Creek Retreat we are blessed with a location that allows us to provide maximum privacy and seclusion with a minimum of impact. Part of the reason we can offer this is the Eastern Hemlock. This ever green tree, with its thick layers of low hanging branches, provides a visual break between the cabins. […]

Written by ocrwvdev · Categorized: Our Area · Tagged: Eastern Hemlock, environment, green, Nature, West Virginia, Wooly Adelgid

Apr 30 2010

Top 10 Reasons The Bird Fest Rocks

Let me just say this: The New River Birding And Nature Festival is so much fun. A lot of work, yes.  But who cares?  It’s totally worth it.  If you’re here, you know what I’m talking about.  If you’re not, you should be. Here are 10 reasons why: -The Food. Local restaurants help us out […]

Written by ocrwvdev · Categorized: Events · Tagged: birding, birdnerds, environment, geoff, Nature, New River Gorge

Apr 12 2010

Do You Know The New River Gorge? A Nature Nugget From Keith

I’m an avid outdoorsman. But I don’t limit it to just going outside.  I love to read about the outdoors.  When I was a kid I lived for outdoor magazines. Whenever I got a new one I usually consumed it cover to cover in one sitting. The white tailed deer was my all-time favorite mammal […]

Written by ocrwvdev · Categorized: Our Area · Tagged: environment, family stuff, fun, green, keith, Nature, travel

Mar 05 2010

The (Secret) Green Story Of Opossum Creek Retreat

Here in the New River Gorge, our rental cabins were green before green was cool. I’ve been called a tree huggin’ Hippy. I don’t know about the hippy part, but, yes, I’ve hugged a tree. Okay, many trees. I have also cut them down. It feels great to see it falling right where you had hoped, […]

Written by ocrwvdev · Categorized: About The Cabins · Tagged: community, cool, environment, family business, geoff, green, rental cabins, responsibility

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239 Opossum Creek Retreat Rd
Lansing, WV 25862

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