Every year on the third Saturday in October, BASE jumpers from around the world gather at the historic New River Gorge Bridge as they prepare to fling themselves from the top and parachute an impressive 876 feet to the bottom of the gorge.
Smokey’s Steakhouse may have opened as an a la carte restaurant in 2017, but this memorable dining destination has a long-standing history nestled above the New River Gorge. The restaurant, which is part of Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG), was originally named after Dana “Smokey” Morton, bus driver extraordinaire, who came to Class-VI River Runners in 1979 when the company purchased a bus from Oak Hill City Lines. Morton passed away in 1988, but his legend lives on through this Fayetteville favorite, which is home to delicious food and breath-taking views.
For many, having to attend a business conference or retreat can seem more like a chore than the opportunity it presents. In order to help turn that
stigma around and give your employees something to look forward to, plan your next getaway at one of these venues where the local communities are ripe with opportunity for a variety of extracurricular, off-the-clock adventures.
Company retreats can carry a stigma that overshadows the event’s intended productivity. At the mention of a retreat, employees may relate these required events to being stuck in a stuffy room for hours on end, and when this becomes the reality, productivity is a pipe dream. Retreats are company investments intended to result in idea generation, problem solving and team building, but when the venue fails to inspire creativity and comradery, the end result is a loss for everyone in attendance.
The first thing on a newly engaged couple’s to-do list is finding the perfect venue for the big day. This can be a daunting task, especially given the overwhelming number of articles, tips, tricks and advice available at every turn. Couples must determine whether their special day will be indoor or outdoor, traditional or unique, simple or elaborate—and they must do so before someone else books the venue on their preferred date.
Your best friend just announced his or her engagement, and you have bravely accepted the responsibility of planning the bachelor or bachelorette party. If you’re looking to put a spin on the traditional last night out before “I do,” consider making it a weekend getaway celebration in West Virginia.