We each have great stories of the Holidays. Each is different and reminds us of time with friends and family. Here is one of my favorites. Every Christmas my Dad would bring home a fresh-cut Christmas tree. One year in particular stands out… Dad brought home a tree that was full and perfectly shaped. It […]
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The Summit Bechtel Family National Scouting Reserve
The Boy Scouts are on their way! The Boy Scouts of America have made a HUGE investment in Fayette County, West Virginia but more importantly in their own future. They have purchased more than 10,000 acres of the New River Gorge and are turning it into the next, best thing. 10,000 acres! We (Fayette County […]
Fire Up Your Next Corporate Retreat
For tens of thousands of years mankind has been intrigued by fire. It has been used to heat, cook and forge metal. Also for some a place to meet and relax. Relax One of my favorite ways to kick-back, reflect and relax is to strike a match and light a campfire. This is when I […]
Slacking and Making Up Seasons
Slacking? Well yes, we have been slacking. Thank you for noticing. It means you care. You may have noticed that the “what is it contest” on the Facebook fan page has been absent of late. Guilty as charged. Others noticed our blog postings have slowed. Well, that we can explain. It became difficult to write […]
Why Fall Is My Favorite Time In The New River Gorge
For as long as I can remember, the end of summer has been bitter-sweet. On one hand, it meant the end of long days, vacations, sleeping-in and staying up late. That was the life! On the other, it signaled the beginning of frosty mornings, turning leaves, blue-bird skies and my favorite pastime of all. Hunting. […]
6 miles with 6 kids and 3 photos. A fall hike in WV
The Cowpasture Trail at Cranberry Wilderness is just over 6 miles long. Mostly flat, gentle slopes and a wide, variety of terrain and plenty to explore. Not too long ago, we loaded up and headed over to hike with a rag-tag group of kids. 6 miles. 6 kids. 3 photos. This, is the story. Too […]
4 Things You May Not Know About the Gauley River
The Gauley River. We love it. We know many of you do too. If you have rafted the Gauley River, there are many things you do know. It’s big, it’s fun…frankly, it’s the “awesomesauce” (as the kids might say). With all that you likely do know about the Gauley River. I thought it might be […]
4 Reasons You Shouldn’t Choose Us for Your Corporate Meeting (And 5 Why You Should!)
Corporate meetings. Everyone has them from time to time. Not many actually enjoy them. Lots of time sitting in a chair, plenty of artificial light and often terrible catered-in food. Face it, the thought of another corporate meeting is painful. Know what’s even more painful? Planning them. The logistics, the meeting space, the food, activities. […]
Feed Me! Where to Eat After a Gauley River Trip
When I finish a river trip, it seems as if my belly is the stage for a production of “Little Shop of Horrors”. “Feed me Seymour!” Feeding the Beast At “Home” One of the reason many choose a rental cabin over a hotel is so you can cook at “home”. Or at least your home […]
