Stay Over Management Blog

While staying in beautiful StayOver cabins, it may never occur to you the person behind the cabin – the owner.  We want to give you the opportunity to form an even better bond with our cabins and understand who is behind that beautiful wood and décor! We’d like to introduce you to Jeff Carter.  His son, Patrick, and his family all contribute to making the cabins at Creekview a special...

Author – Hunter Dycus Beattyville, KY – also known as the Birthplace of the Kentucky River, is a wonderful little town located just outside of Slade, KY – the Adventure Capital of Kentucky, world famous for rock climbing, scrambling, hiking, and so much more. Just driving through, you may discount a small town like Beattyville. In doing so, you would miss out on the Best Local Kentucky BBQ at Brenda’s...

Romance in Red River Gorge Author – Hunter Dycus Colder weather, crackling fires, smores, and heart-shaped candy boxes?  That’s right!  Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and love is in the air!  What better place to show your significant other your adoration than a trip to Red River Gorge? RRG offers a plethora of gorgeous views – enchanting forests, heavenly cliffs, and dreamy creeks. Did you know? Red River...

Creeksong Cabin in Red River Gorge KY Author – Hunter Dycus Yes, this Cabin Highlight is 100% biased – and who can blame me? StayOver is a wonderful company that is doing things RIGHT in Red River Gorge! In the heart of Red River Gorge lies a wonderful little holler named ‘Creekview’. This 150+ acres of private property houses StayOver’s office and, currently, 4 cabins. (foreshadowing much?) Creekview is home...

Be Thankful, Gather, and Create Memories by Hunter Dycus With Thanksgiving right around the corner, what better to write about than family? It’s nearly the end of 2019, seemingly the busiest time of life. Between work, hobbies, family, friends, social media, new technology, and that cabinet you’ve been “fixing” for months now – it seems that we are always behind! We’re advancing every day, learning more and more, and putting...

Pan-Seared Mahi-Mahi Foil Pack Recipe, photo, and blog by Hunter Dycus Ingredients: Mahi-Mahi Fillets Your choice of cooking oil 1/3 Head of cauliflower (riced) 1/3 Bundle of asparagus 1/2 cup of diced carrot 1/2 cup of peas Aluminum/Tin Foil Spice to taste; (Lemon Pepper, Dill, Cajun, Salt/Pepper, Paprika, Powdered Chicken Broth) Packing a meal for your adventures can be a daunting task. There are so many factors to take into...

  October is finally here!  Fall is in the air; leaves have changed colors and temperatures have dropped.  You’ve booked your cabin, packed your bags, gathered your party, and made the journey to Red River Gorge.  The car is packed with bodies and gear as you make your way to the most gorgeous destination that Kentucky has to offer – the anticipation has been exhausting.  The drive up is bright...

Eastern KY Lingo Whether you plan on visiting, or have already visited the Red River Gorge area, I’m sure you’ve heard about the way in which Kentuckians talk. Can you even say “Kentucky” without sounding a little country? Like countless other areas, Kentucky (more specifically, Eastern KY) has an extremely unique dialect and lingo that the locals use. The uniqueness of the language comes from a mixture of 16th century...

Leave No Trace Our team at StayOver follows and promotes the principles of Leave No Trace.  We absolutely love nature and want to preserve it!  We firmly believe that everyone should know and follow the Leave No Trace principles. StayOver would love for all our guests, family, and friends to follow these guidelines – and lead by example! Leave No Trace is not just a principle/guideline – Leave No Trace...

On The Water If you’re anything like us, you LOVE the outdoors. When it comes to the outdoors, my number one passion is water. I grew up in rivers, lakes, ponds, creeks – you name it. From fishing to swimming, walking creeks to wading ponds, kayaking to tubing; being on the water has always been a major part of my life. It’s hard to beat the serene sound of a...