 Our
group from the Delaware Nature Society had a fantastic time
staying at Wapiti Wood in late September. The experience
was first class and the participants loved the cabins with
their many amenities.
Roasting
marshmallows over the fire while watching Jupiter and its
moons rise over the ridgetop was very cool. Hearing Barred
Owls hooting, seeing meteors streak across the dark sky,
and listening to the gurgling river all made for very peaceful
evenings. People commented on how quiet and dark it is up
there!
We
enjoyed a great dinner at the Benezette Hotel(Elk Burgers!)
and then saw a fantastic elk show the first evening (see
attached photo of the sunset). Our second night we witnessed
an awesome showdown between a 6X6 and a 7X7 bull. They did
not lock antlers, but did everything possible to show off
their power. We got lots of photos and video of these two
combatants.
I
have posted a couple of entries on the Delaware Nature Society’s
blog “The Nature of Delaware” about our trip.
Scroll down to see my entry titled “Enter the Elk”
and “An Elk Country Odyssey” I also created
a video with some of the video clips and still photos from
our trip http://www.delawarenaturesociety.org/blog/#
I
am exploring the possibility of leading a trip up there
next spring. I’d like to focus on spring wildflowers
and wildlife like Ruffed Grouse, Black Bear, and of course
elk. I am looking at the late May/early June time frame.
Thanks for all your help in advance.
-
Derek Stoner |
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Just
wanted to say thanks for a Great Polar Bitch Weekend.
 When
we couldn't get into Camp High 9 due to the roads not being
maintained, we thought we were stuck at home. With a phone
call to you, our weekend was saved.
It
was so nice, inside bathroom, hot water, woodburner, etc.
- all the extras that we don't have at High 9 - that we
have decided to do all of our Winter camping at Wapiti Woods.
Cabin 6 the Friends Cabin says it all!
Since
we are all from the DuBois, PA area, it just proves that
you don't have to drive for miles to have fun in Pennsylvania.
Just
remember - Bitch stands for.....Beautiful - Intelligent,
Talented, Charming - Hell of a Woman |
Steve
and the entire Wapiti Woods staff:
We stayed in cabin #2 with our friends Glenn and MaryLou Reilly
for three nights Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2008. The Reilly's are from
Greentown, PA (the  Poconos)
and Nancy and I are from Ocean, NJ. We had a great time despite
the rain showers. We saw a total of 134 elk, 97 deer, 52 turkeys,
and 2 bears during our stay.
Glenn, Nancy, and I all have, or are working for the Monmouth
County Park System in NJ. We know a well run, organized, and
well maintained operation when we see one. You have been and
are doing a great job with the property and facilities. You
have thought of almost everything a cabin renter would need
or want. The cabins and grounds were very clean and organized
when we arrived, wood for the wood stove inside the cabin
and the fire ring outside was provided, the carts for transporting
our bags and other gear worked well, and the shanty had all
supplies and brochures, etc. that we could ever want.
We even saw a bull elk near our cabin that was feeding by
the firewood stacks. We have lots of pictures of elk and some
of the bears that we will share with friends back home. Just
from our descriptions over the phone, we have some interest
from friends and co-workers to come back next fall.
Keep up the great job you and your staff are doing. Your cleaning
staff should be commended on the thorough and quality work
they do each time they clean a cabin. We noticed the detailed
cleaning and organizing work they did on our cabin. You have
separated your cabins from all the rest we have stayed at
in the past. Keep up the great work.
This was one of my favorite short vacations. Please share
these comments with all of your staff.
Mark and Nancy Borchert (NJ)
Glenn and MaryLou Reilly (PA)
Sept. 30 - Oct 2, 2008 |
 Hello
Colleen and Steve!
Just
a note to let you know how much we enjoyed our three day
stay at Wapiti Woods! We saw about 100 elk, some white tailed
deer, wild turkeys, and a black bear. It was an adventure
we will never forget!
How fortunate you are to have your own little piece of paradise
in the Pennsylvania Wilds!
Sincerely,
Bev and Rich James, Dallas, PA
September 24-26, 2008 |
I
wanted to drop you a note to say that we really enjoyed our
stay at your facility! It is absolutely beautiful, and very
relaxing and peaceful! We were both excited to see a couple
of cows in the creek right at our cabin, and hear a bugle
down stream as we were sitting at our campfire! This trip
will need to be a yearly event for us!
Becky
Condran
September 6-8, 2008 |
"Hi
Steve~ Forgive me for this much delayed communication with
you! I just wanted to drop you a note to say that we LOVED
our time at the cabin! Keith was totally smitten with the
entire time away! He said that he wants to retire in Weedville!
I just laughed. We will definitely be back again and have
also been telling many others about your magical place. Until
we see you again........Take Care!"
Keith & Lisa Scherf
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