White Water Rafting
The Best White Water Rafting in the Potomac Highlands Because of scheduling complications amidst COVID-19, we no longer offer these tickets on our website, instead we encourage you to contact Blackwater Outdoor Adventures directly at (304)478-3775. White Water Excursion pricing: tickets are $58 to $65 per person If you’re looking for a summer getaway that […]
Read MoreNrocks – zip line and rock climbing
Thrilling Activities for our West Virginia cabin guests! Add some big excitement to your cabin getaway by ziplining or rock climbing at NRocks in Circleville! Because of scheduling complications amidst COVID-19, we no longer offer these tickets on our website, instead we encourage you to contact them directly at (877) 435-4842. About NROCKS NROCKS Outdoor […]
Read MoreHorseback Riding in Canaan Valley
Canaan Valley by horseback There are two stables to choose from in our area! After you book your cabin getaway, don’t forget to visit Mountain Trail Rides (304-866-4652) or Double S Stables (304-642-9070) to schedule your horseback ride! A guided horseback trail ride is the BEST way to see Canaan Valley! Take the opportunity to […]
Read MoreList of Motorcycle Rides and Scenic Drives in West Virginia
Great Driving Roads to Travel While Vacationing at Golden Anchor Cabins Many of our guests are interested in road trip loops near Golden Anchor Cabins that are completely motorcycle friendly. Over the next few blog posts I’m going to outline my favorite motorcycle rides in West Virginia. These will be good for not only motorcycles […]
Read More50+ West Virginia Recreations – 2023 Vacation Visitors Guide
Often when people stumble across our website, they fall in love with our cabins but don’t know about the recreation opportunities in West Virginia and specifically near Golden Anchor Cabins. Today, I am going to answer the question “What are some things to do near Golden Anchor Cabins?” I’m confident this list of West Virginia recreations […]
Read MoreUltimate Guide to a Kayak Float on the Cheat River
There is a HUGE opportunity for cheap and easy fun for anyone visiting Golden Anchor Cabins and Canaan Valley… a kayak float on the Cheat River! Fact is, it might be the best way to spend an afternoon in Tucker County. Yet when I search online, information isn’t out there and no one is talking […]
Read MoreWest Virginia’s Top 10 Roadside Mountain Overlooks
We recently had a married couple staying with us who found themselves in a pickle. They originally planned a vacation full of hiking and sightseeing but the wife had since become pregnant. Her mobility became very limited so their plans had to change. They had never been to West Virginia and wanted to see several roadside mountain […]
Read MoreCanaan Valley Hiking Maps & Info – Trails Anyone Can Walk on Vacation!
One of West Virginia’s most popular activities is taking a leisurely stroll in nature and Canaan Valley is full of hiking trails! Whether you’re looking for a beautiful, easy mile loop or you want to gear up and explore wilderness all day, our area has a trail to satisfy everyone. In fact, there is so […]
Read MoreAn afternoon aboard the New Tygart Flyer
An opportunity unique to our area is a ride on one of the Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad’s passenger trains. The most popular of the trains is the New Tygart Flyer. The New Tygart Flyer excursion travels deep into the Monongahela National Forest to a location inaccessible by automobiles. Train rides depart from the Durbin […]
Read MoreSeneca Caverns Tour – with rock formation photo/video!
Jamie and I “Escaped. Underground.” yesterday as the motto goes at Seneca Caverns tour in Pendleton County, West Virginia. Growing up in this area, we’d both been on school field trips to the wildly popular Smokehole Caverns but we’d never been to Seneca Caverns so we knew little about what we were getting into. The […]
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Serenity
We stayed here the second weekend in Aug. We moved to Pa form Georgia and always liked to get away to the North Ga mountains. The North Ga mountains are loaded with cabin rentals for couples. We have been looking for a long time for a cabin get away for couples nearby. There a re a few but, none as nice as these. We are very pleased with the quality and cleanliness and are already looking at booking before the holidays some time.
