[FreeTheHostages]

That's a very kind offer, and I thank you, but if I went to visit, I'd very much like to try out these lodges! But me and my honey might well take ya to lunch if we go your way. I'm in the process of thinking about what to do for Valentine's weekend, ya see, and I was thinking maybe we could see a state park there, weather permitting.

I kinda worry about all us city types coming up there too often and turning it into a suburb of DC -- but as long as we just visit and leave, I can't see the harm of spending tourist dollars there!

[WVNan]

I think one of the winter lodges would be a great "lovers" getaway for a weekend. Just enjoy the scenery while lounging in front of the fireplace with a warm drink. There are other fun things to do also. Sleigh rides, tubing, etc. Just remember that my offer stands, and be aware that I'm on the Ohio side of the state. We have some flat land over here by the river.

[WVNan]

Oh BTW, the tourist $$$$$$ are wonderful for WV. For over a hundred years the up East barron like the Rockefellers owned all the industry in WV, which was pretty much limited to coal mining and logging. They took all the resources, as well as the money out of WV and left it destitute. The state is now beginning to reclaim some of that money via tourism. Tourism brings money into the state instead of taking it out.