North Fork Mountain Inn May Newsletter Ed has just returned from Nairobi, Kenya where he was working with Africa International University to help expand and enhance their hospitality and lodging offerings. While there, he purchased some special … [Read more]
Smoke Hole is West Virginia Treasure
(reprinted from Ohio.com - Akron Beacon Journal Online)UPPER TRACT, W.Va. -- In my travels, I have repeatedly learned that it is very easy to be a long way from anywhere in parts of West Virginia.Welcome to Smoke Hole.That's the name given to a very … [Read more]
The History of Smoke Hole
A ruggedly scenic 18-mile canyon in Pendleton and Grant counties, the Smoke Hole was carved by the South Branch of the Potomac River between North Fork Mountain on the west and Cave Mountain on the east. Tradition holds that it received its name from … [Read more]
Working Vacation in Chiang Mai, Thailand
After spending 22 hours on Delta and Korean Airlines, we were delighted to see our missionary friends, Scott and Lisa Hicks, that will be our hosts for the next three weeks. I first met Scott and Lisa in January, 2001 when I led a short term mission … [Read more]
North Fork Mountain Inn in the Washington Post
On September 9th, The North Fork Mountain Inn was written up in the Washington Post by Andrea Sachs with the story Bed Check: Mountain dreamin’ in W. Va."When you book a B&B room, the innkeeper typically asks a standard set of questions, most … [Read more]
Ed Fischer and Mike Reel captured 4th place at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off
Ed Fischer and Mike Reel captured 4th place at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans held August 6th at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This event features the top 14 chefs in America each representing their state and using … [Read more]