One of the things that I love about my children is that they are so much braver than I ever was as…read morea child. I stand in awe at the risks they are willing to take. Even though the things they do make my hands sweaty, I don't want to stifle their spirit or curiosity, so we often do adventurous things that I would never do when I was a young girl. One of those things was going on a zipline canopy tour in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia. You're probably thinking, "That's nothing! Ziplining is perfectly safe!" And I'm sure it is, somewhat. But sometimes, I'm still that timid little girl who is afraid to get hurt. And I try to avoid doing anything that requires me to sign a waiver, wear a helmet, be strapped in by trained personnel, be high up off the ground, etc. So, yes, I was being a good mom and taking my kids to do adventurous things, but I let them have all of the adventure while I waited safely on the ground. Kids can zipline and traverse the canopy tour by themselves as long as they weigh at least 70 pounds. They also have to be able to make it the whole two hours of the tour. When we visited, it was very cold, and even colder once you get high up in the trees. If you visit on a cold day, bring some thin gloves and a beanie! The people who do the tours are students at West Virginia University. The three students we encountered on our tour were super knowledgeable and good with kids. They made sure my kids had all of their safety gear on correctly, showed them the basics, made sure they understood how to zipline safely, showed them what to do if they got stuck in the middle of a zipline (ay, dios mio!) and checked in with them throughout the tour. I felt like safety was of the utmost importance to them, which I appreciated. The canopy tour consisted of four zip-lines, seven platforms up in the trees, an aerial bridge, aerial ladder and a rappel station to exit the course. It was a fun time! No one died or fell and became paralyzed. (I mean, what kind of paranoid sicko would even think that sort of thing?!) The only thing I would do differently is visit on a warmer day. At the end, my oldest child said he couldn't feel his fingers and he was actively shivering. So, visiting on a warm day would probably make the experience a lot more enjoyable.

My family and I ziplined here today. It is a first class operation all the way! The guides are…read moreprofessional and informative. The course is great. Before we embarked on the ziplines, we did a small, low-to-the-ground practice course. The guides made sure we all knew their hand signals and how to brake. Then, we did three ziplines, each one a little more adventurous than the last. We ended by stepping off a 45-foot platform, with the guides lowering us down on a cable. My kids (ages 12 and 14) had a blast. My husband and I loved it too. It was a great family adventure.

I have a serious love hate relationship with Hidden Valley…read more Let me start with the pros: - Smaller lowkey mountain = smaller crowds and shorter lines - A great place for a beginner to learn, my boyfriend learned how to ski at Hidden Valley. Every time we go to a bigger mountain (like Okemo) he says he would have been too intimated and overwhelmed, and would not have enjoyed learning there. - Epic pass: if you have the pass, it's super convenient Cons: - The rental process is long and chaotic. Lines can get long and disorganized. - Rental equipment is NOT GREAT. After renting equipment at some other mountains, we feel that the quality at HV is a significant downgrade - The bar (Glaciers?) is way too small to accommodate the crowd. HV is small, but the bar has maybe 10-15 tables, and they're ALWAYS packed. Unless you get lucky and show up as someone's getting up, you're out of luck. - Ice Ice, baby. I get this is part of east coast skiing, but those icy patches are not fun. All in all, this is fine if it's your local mountain, but keep your expectations low. If you're just looking to get out and hit some runs, Hidden Valley is definitely passible

I'm a first timer at Hidden Valley, and a beginner skier. We came to Hidden Valley a day after…read moreskiing at Seven Springs. A couple of differences from Seven Springs that I noticed and appreciated: the heat lamps and tent and the wider green/blue trails. I did my first blue trail run here!! I came on a Friday (1/29/21) and there weren't many people, so there wasn't a wait at the lifts. I also had a lot of space to myself on the trails! I liked the towline at the top between the North Summit and the Valley. I got in a few runs at the North Summit then took the towline to the Valley, and I thought that was pretty convenient! We spent about 5 hours here. We also ordered chili and Mac n cheese for lunch at Glaciers to Go, as grab and go items, which took under two minutes, then ate outdoors under a heating lamp. Some people chose to eat indoors at the restaurants, but personally, I'm not comfortable with that. I'm just glad there are options for everybody's comfort. I lost my phone and asked guest services if anybody had turned it in. Guest services was polite and helpful even though they didn't have my phone. They asked for a number they could reach me at if it was found. At 9pm that night, we got a text from Ski Patrol saying they had my phone! Picked it up the next morning!

One of the nicest quietest and well-maintained campgrounds I have spent time in. I've traveled the…read moreUnited States and I've been on almost every state and this is one of the best question hands-down reasonable rates, clean facilities, and the birds chirping was just an unbelievable sound above anything else I could possibly hear. You won't be disappointed.

Took my daughter and her two children, 10 and 3 years old camping over Labor Day weekend. We're…read moretent campers, and there are only a few tent sites. Ours was on top of the hill, over-looking a grassy area and the campground, near the Pavillion which was home to DJ's Friday and Saturday night and the talented Partners and Crime Band Sunday. They had activities for the kids, crafts, sno cones and a hay ride (rained out for us) and BINGO with nice prizes. The kids did some fishing and swimming and lots of walking to and fro from the bathhouse! The staff were terrific, and very helpful and welcoming. A very nice place. As a side note, they did have a bit of bee issue, which is common this time of year.

Me and my wife stayed 2 nights in The Roost and I highly recommend. The cabins on the river in…read moregrantsville md was a very relaxing, comfortable, overall nice stay. The cabin was stocked with everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Very clean will definitely be going back. The owners was so nice and answered any questions we had was a very good experience. Was a quiet stay

Lynne Newberry Boca Raton, FL…read more I was introduced to Cabins on the River nearly three years ago by a special friend who has been visiting for several years. His stories of this idyllic location were not exaggerated. From the very first visit, I have been impressed with Rodney and Connie's hospitality and attention to every detail. Even on a holiday weekend, when all the cabins are occupied, they work behind the scenes to ensure every guest's enjoyment and privacy. We can choose to remain at our cabin and enjoy the solitude along the Casselman River or venture out to nearby biking and hiking trails. We always enjoy the numerous water activities, variety of restaurants and beautifully handmade Amish crafts. No wonder guests return year after year

If i could give this place 0 stars I would. Its extremely overpriced for the type of campground it…read moreis. The owners hide behind their faith and use it as a justification to treat people rudely. From the first point of contact, the woman spoke to us rudely, talking over my husband, and even yelling. They have many strict rules (some of which are extreme, like paying extra if you have over 3 people but can have no more than 6 people). The owner charged us twice for the extra people, then argued that she didn't, until we told her we had bank statements to prove it. The deer pen is really sad. The fence is falling down and in the pen, there are several falling down sheds, the pen itself is small. The pool is not heated (and if you have child that is not potty trained, or a child that wears swimmy diapers, they are prohibited to swim), the playground is subpar, and the grounds are run down. Go somewhere else, where your money is appreciated because you will be paying a lot for nothing.

The couple that owns the campground are beyond amazing. Very acomadating and friendly. The sites…read moreare spacious. I am tent camping in their primitive sites and in town for mother earth news fair, as are most everyone else here. With a full campground it doesn't feel like it at all. The shower house is nice. And even the primitive sites have electric and water close by. If your set on coming to the area this is the place to camp!

Very nice campground, would definitely recommend this place. Nice large spaces and pretty…read moresurroundings. The road coming into campground is very narrow and bumpy. Besides the road a very nice campground.

Nice campground, level well laid out spaces, friendly owners. I would definitely recommend this…read morecampground to anyone considering staying here. Easy drive to Morgantown, however the road getting there is very bumpy and is not extremely wide, but not the campgrounds fault. The gravel road in the campground is better than the paved road getting to it. Well maintained, clean and quiet.

I had the great pleasure of visiting HVF for an event called "A Celebration of the Paso Fino…read moreHorse." It was incredible to see demos of this gaited breed that has its origins in Puerto Rico and Colombia to be shown in their splendor right here in the Northeast. The farm has impeccable stalls for horses, a huge indoor show arena with skyklights, an outdoor arena and round pen, all with glorious views of the open rolling hills of the "Laurel Highlands." I can't wait to go back to stay at the elegant but reasonably priced bed and breakfast right on the premises. The day I was there, I noticed they were setting up for a private event, a birthday luncheon on the deck of the guest house with a top chef, live Spanish guitar, and roses on the tables, it looked fabulous, and so romantic. The ideal cozy getaway spot for R & R, or as an event space or party space, HVF makes you appreciate the beauty of the country. Horses + hospitality, a winning combination, with views as far as the eye can see!!

This is my return to HVF Just came from an after wedding…read moreparty for 100 people and it was out of a story book. SPECTACULAR! Beautiful horses and the scenery..to die for! The Barns were decorated with twinkling white lights and the stage was jumping with the sounds of "the girls in black hats". The Farm has a 5 star bed and breakfast for $125/night!! We went on hay rides and rode horses and ate like a feast from the romans! The hospiality and atmosphere has me still daydreaming I am there. A definite recomemdation for any gathering!

The pool snack bar is the bomb!! Walking tacos that will slow you down. So huge! Onion rings are…read morefresh and crispy. Staff are amazing! Gallikers ice cream at the store, fresh scooped. Excellent pool- so huge!! Beautiful steam and gorgeous cabins! Forrest runs a great campground. Family fun for everyone. Playground for the kids. Arcade, bonfires, yard sales, special events every week!!

So much to do! Friendly atmosphere, dog park!!!!!!…read moreBeautiful pool! Great place to walk!