No, it is not a hoax. I got that question many times over the past week or so. I guess it sounds too good to be true. It is true, though. Just a couple thank you notes from Veterans who stayed free with us this weekend: “Thanks so much for the ‘Free Veterans Stay’ at […]
Events
Shutdown Be Damned!
Shutdown be damned! Bridge day is really happening anyway. It’s Official. “We will have Bridge Day even if the government is shut down,” said Sharon Cruikshank of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. Yes, it will be a little different, but who will notice? My guess is no one. All the security and traffic control […]
Out of my comfort zone?
What is better than a costume party? No, really, it is hard to make a party any better than starting with costumes and dressing up. It’s like Halloween in June. But there are a few things that really made this day in one of America’s “Coolest Small Towns” even better. Start with a town full […]
Time to Finally Try The Summit
I want to go! To the Summit! They had me at food vendors. Plus sampler-size versions of most of the activities, lots of logo gear, a concert Saturday and a huge fireworks show! Besides, my Grampa B was a big-time scouter, and my Uncle Scott is an Eagle Scout. I think they would like it […]
We’ve Got That Old-Fashioned 4th Pride
Back in the day, 4th of July was a stay-at-home holiday. Most families did not travel. That’s why we think of the hometown, American-feel Main Street parade when we think of July 4th. All those cliches are true, and give us a warm and fuzzy feeling about our nation’s birthday celebration. As well they should! […]
Events at Oppossum Creek Retreat & New River Gorge
Bang! Like getting shot out of a cannon! (On my bucket list, by the way.) That’s how we start our season. The New River Birding and Nature Festival (April 29- May 4) is our Daytona 500. Yes, I just referenced NASCAR in the same sentence as a nature festival. We like doing it this way; […]
Yoga Retreat Returns to Opossum Creek Retreat in 2013
Yoga is not for everyone; neither is Opossum Creek Retreat. And I don’t think they should be. The local Yogis here in the New River Gorge and from Kula Yoga Studio in beautiful downtown Fayetteville are really excited about having another yoga retreat at Opossum Creek. It has been a long time in between. Too […]
What I’ll Be Doing on Bridge Day
Are you this excited about Bridge Day? You could not possibly be this excited about Bridge Day. Could you? Everyone should have traditions. Like a Bridge Day tradition of Funnel CAKES for breakfast! Too slow. Yep they got me. I will be helping the Chamber of Commerce again this year and be in the thick […]
The Best Kept Secrets of Bridge Day
Bridge Day, West Virginia’s largest one-day festival, is almost here. It’s on October 20, to be exact. And since we’re just a stone’s throw from the Bridge, we know all about it. Here’s what we’ve learned: there are people who are all about Bridge Day, and then there are people (like Geoff) who’d rather avoid […]
