The highest compliment we can receive is a repeat guest. We actually have lots of them. Not bragging or anything. Just saying lots of people come back to Opossum Creek Retreat to stay in their little cabin in the woods. And since that’s what we do, we think it’s a beautiful thing. Some folks come […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Rental Cabins, Beer, and Me: A Love Story
The first beer I ever tasted sucked. I was 8 or 9 and it was a Michelob. I still don’t like Michelob. I didn’t give up, though. I tried other beers (especially if no one was looking), and eventually found some I liked. Fast forward 40 years. I’m traveling in the Czech republic with my […]
Family Trips And Tips- Skiing For Spring Break
Let’s do some word association. Here’s a list of words, and you say what comes to mind: Snow Hot Chocolate Roaring Fireplace Snuggly Sweaters Cabin Lodge Vacation If you said spring break, you’re right. If you said anything else, you’re not right. Didn’t know we were grading, did you? Anyway, we’re not fans of the […]
