In naming their home Nakiska, they brought a bit of the Canadian Rockies east with them. Because the chalet is located near numerous attractions there are a great number of activities from which to choose. There is downhill skiing at Snowshoe Mountain Resort, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing in the Monongahela National Forest and the Cranberry Wilderness. You can swim and canoe in the Tygart and Elk Rivers and enjoy area logging history on a ride on the Cass Scenic Railroad. If you like fly-fishing for rainbow or native brook trout, this is the place.
Opportunities abound for the photography enthusiast and artist.
Everywhere you look there is something to paint or photograph. If you enjoy star gazing, bring your telescope or binoculars, because you can almost touch the stars from the upper meadow. I can just imagine what meteor showers in August would be like from that vantage point with no other lights to distract you. The Coopers will take you to a high-altitude meadow for an evening hay ride, dessert, and star gazing. I would be unable to choose the most beautiful season to plan a visit to Nakiska.