They can take a sunset wine and cheese cruise or sing Karaoke during the Saturday night entertainment hour. However, most folks prefer just sitting in the gazebo and listening to the gentle splash of wavelets against the shore. Fourteen trails fan away from the hotel grounds and wend through lands held by the Wilderness Conservancy at Mountain Lake. Mountain biking is another way to go for those who can handle the thrills and spills. Youth, church and Elderhostel groups frequently book the meeting and banquet facilities.
Seasonal packages are available.
Guided nature hikes and pontoon boat tours are offered regularly. Just beyond the mountain there are adventures opportunities, such as white water rafting, kayaking or canoeing on the New River, as well as caving and rock climbing. The Mountain Lake Wilderness is an adjacent 11,113 acres managed by the U.S. Forest Service. It lies within the Washington and Jefferson National Forests that is also home to a well-known portion of the Appalachian Trail. The resort offers a leisurely way to glimpse wildlife.