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Escape the Heat with a Mountain Retreat
With the arrival of summer's heat, do you dream about escaping to the mountains for some fresh, cool air? We've put together a few of our favorite mountain retreats currently for sale by Long & Foster Real Estate that offer relaxation and beautiful scenery.
Why You Should Plan a Road Trip Through the Ozark Mountains
Often overlooked by vacationers, it’s time to consider this charming part of the country.
Escape to the Mountains: A Few Tips for Buying Your First Cabin
By Kara Masterson If the mountains are one of your favorite places to visit on vacation, you may consider purchasing a cabin there for yourself. Whether you use it as a second home for vacations only...
5 reasons why mountains matter
Mountains provide a home for almost 1 billion people. Mountains host 25% of the biodiversity on land. Mountains provide 6 of the 20 most important food crops...
Ideas for Youth Retreats at Refreshing Mountain
Refreshing Mountain is a perfect venue for youth retreats. We have lodging, dining and activity options for youth groups of up to 450 persons.
Refreshing Mountain Guide to Streamlined Retreat Planning
Retreat planning takes organization to ensure the event fills up and runs smoothly. From identifying a location, activities, and meal planning, as the “event planner” you have a lot of decisions to make. Refreshing Mountain aims to make the entire retreat planning process easier for you! Our years of experience from hosting successful group retreats...
5 Reasons To Choose Refreshing Mountain For Your Next Group Retreat
Location, accommodations, activities, and price are important decision making factors when selecting a location for your overnight group retreat. With all the options to consider, choosing a venue to host your group retreats can be a difficult task. Refreshing Mountain strives to make planning your next group retreat simple. Here are 5 reasons to choose Refreshing Mountain for...
Why you should be having a snow vacation right now!
The snow is soft, the skies are blue and more snow is on the way. There is no better time to be at where the snow and mountains are.
How to Find Fall Foliage in the Poconos
Looking for fall foliage in the Pocono Mountains or planning a trip on your own? Our versatile travel tips will help you research for any type of getaway!
How to Date A Mountain Guide
Dating a mountain guide can sound sexy, but the reality might not be what you'd imagined.
Why We Climb Mountains
“Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.”-(Greg Child)You found Cozy Bear Cabins, located in beautiful
Family Game Ideas for Your Next Cabin Retreat
Every family needs to get away sometimes to reconnect. Cabin rentals at Refreshing Mountain provide a perfect getaway, with plenty to explore in the surrounding area, along with an on-site swimming pool, hiking, zip-lining, and more. With no TV, you may be exploring extra ideas to occupy your family time. When you’re done exploring the...
How to Take a Family Mountain Bike Trip
Jen Charrette of Pedal Adventures provides 5 key tips for how to take a family mountain bike trip... and enjoy it!
21 things to do in the mountains
Explore the best of Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, and Idyllwild.
7 tips to plan a route in the mountains
Solid preparation is more likely lead to a safe and enjoyable trip.
A Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Planning a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. This guide can help.
How Hard is it to Become a Mountain Guide?
Masochistic. More expensive than a year at Harvard. Over a half a decade. Broken ego. Where do you sign up?
The Pros and Cons of Living in the Mountains
Living in the mountains definitely has its perks, but there are some other factors you should be sure to keep in mind before moving up in altitude.
Finding the Perfect Smoky Mountains Cabin
When traveling to the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area, how do you find your perfect rental cabin in the Smoky Mountains? Tips from guests & our front desk.
