Seneca 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 […]
Read MoreBig Run Falls: The waterfall in WV no one told you about.
Big Run Falls is a locals’ secret and Tucker County natives want to keep this gem to themselves. But fortunately for you, I am NOT a native, and I want you to know about one of the best tucked away places we’ve come across! Somewhere along the line Jamie heard about a little known waterfall […]
Read MoreThings to do in the Potomac Highlands
The following are excerpts from www.wvtourism.com‘s West Virginia Travel Guide pertaining to things to do in our Potomac Highlands. Every destination, activity and business mentioned here is a short drive from our luxury cabin rentals in Canaan Valley. If you’re planning a trip and looking for things to do in the West Virginia mountains, here’s a […]
Read MoreSpring flowers have returned to Seneca Rocks, West Virginia!—Golden Anchor Cabins
Spring Flowers at Seneca Rocks It is finally spring at Seneca Rocks! This beautiful rock outcropping is one of the most popular destinations in our area. Even though Seneca Rocks is only 19 miles away from our cabin rentals the elevation drop is significant. Consequently, they get a beautiful spring WAY before we do. My […]
Read MoreBlackwater Falls State Park Sled Run Planning Tips
Our never ending search for all things fun in Tucker County led our family from The Golden Anchor Cabins north 15 miles to Blackwater Falls State Park yet again. This trip we checked out Blackwater Falls State Park’s sled run. This is wildly popular winter activity but it can be confusing for first timers. I […]
Read MoreBlackwater Falls is completely frozen! -10°
Blackwater Falls 2018 Winter Update The river stopped in its tracks As you know by now, Blackwater Falls State Park is just a few miles from our cabin rentals at Golden Anchor Cabins. Blackwater Falls is one of the most beautiful places in the state, especially in the winter. Well when we woke up this […]
Read More5 Considerations when Renting the PERFECT White Christmas Cabin!
Are you looking for a white Christmas in a cabin? Finding the perfect cabin to rent for the holidays can be difficult. There is so much to consider and there are so many options out there. Where do you start? I’m Daniel Marsh, co-owner of Golden Anchor Cabins. I’ve put together a list of things […]
Read MoreTips for planning a fall vacation in West Virginia
Another autumn season is in the books here at The Golden Anchor Cabins. Fall is the best time to vacation in West Virginia. This is our busiest time of the year. But we did manage to get to a few lookout points and enjoy the vibrant colors. At the end of this post are some of […]
Read MoreThe Top – Photos from Spruce Knob West Virginia
Photographs from Spruce Knob overlook and Spruce Knob Lake, the highest point in West Virginia We finally got around to climbing the big hill! Spruce Knob’s elevation is 4862′ making it the highest mountain in West Virginia. The summit of the mountain is around an hour from our cabins and it ABSOLUTELY worth the drive! Here are some […]
Read MoreBlackwater Falls State Park | One thing to avoid
Blackwater Falls has become one of our absolute favorite destinations in the area. The park offers so many wonderful things to do like observing the cascading falls, listening to the babbling noise of the streams, feeling the gravel and the wooden planks that make up the many trails, or just appreciate the mountain grandeur from their lookout […]
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The Perfect Getaway
3 1/2 years ago we were searching for somewhere to get away for the weekend. We feel incredibly lucky to have discovered Golden Anchor. We now visit 2-3 times a year and every trip is as wonderful as the others. Every cabin is beautiful but Meadow has a certain feel to it that keeps bringing us back. There are so many places to explore but even if the weather doesn’t permit a day out the cabin is the perfect place to be.
