Wildlife is abundant in most of West Virginia, and this area, Summers, Nicholas, Fayette, and Raleigh counties, are especially rich in this wonderful natural resource.  Forests cover approximately three-fourths of the state, and our cabins sit in some of the most beautiful forested land in the state.

The plateau forests consist of hardwoods of red and white oak, hickory, and beech, as well as yellow poplar, sugar and red maple, basswood, black cherry, and yellow birch. Coniferous softwoods of loblolly pine, shortleaf and white pine, spruce, and hemlock cover the high mountain slopes, deep gorges and other scattered areas.

The eastern section is predominantly an oak and pine woodland. Other species such as sycamore, locust elm, and dogwood are common.

The white-tailed deer, rabbit, squirrel, gray fox, opossum, skunk, raccoon, and groundhog are common in West Virginia, and the black bear thrives in high country.

Mountain streams support trout, bass, pike, and muskellunge, while the improving water quality of the larger rivers accommodates increasing numbers of perch, bluegill, catfish, and other species.

A different kind of “wildlife” can also be observed on a trip to one of our many  local bars. The choice is yours!

Contact the folks at Carnifex Ferry Cottages or the Driftwood Lodge to arrange your trip into the “wildlife.”