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When can I ride the Gauley?
The Gauley River is very dynamic. The two popular sections of the river can change drastically depending on when you paddle. In the summer, the river is lower than in the fall. That is because fall is Gauley Season, a time when the Summersville Dam is open on weekends and the river is at its… Read more »
The Geography of the New River and the New River Gorge
The New River is one of the most scenic, historical rivers that flows through the United States. The New River sits at 320 miles long and is millions of years old. This river is the third oldest river in the world and flows through three states and five mountain ranges. The New River begins in… Read more »
What Other Activities Are Available in the New River Gorge?
If you want to take a break from whitewater rafting then don’t worry since there’s still so much to see and do at River Expeditions in Oak Hill, West Virginia. There are a variety of outdoor adventures for you to choose from for children to older adults, no matter what experience level! Paintball Get ready for extreme… Read more »
Upper Gauley vs. Lower Gauley
Although the Gauley is one river, most rafting trips will cover either the upper section or lower section. The two sections of the Gauley River differ in length, features, and difficulty. The total length of the commonly-run section of the Gauley River is about 24 miles and the length of each of the two sections… Read more »
The Raft
A whitewater raft is an inflatable boat that can maneuver difficult rapids because of its flexibility and buoyancy. Rafts are made of rubber of PVC fabrics constructed into several chambers of air. The thick materials make the rafts strong enough to pass over sharp rocks without being damaged. Since the rafts are inflatable, they can… Read more »
Raft Guides
Raft Guides are an essential part of any rafting experience. Although experienced paddlers can go rafting on their own, if you are going with a rafting company you will probably have a river guide in the boat with you. The guide will sit in the back of the raft and help to steer the boat. They will… Read more »
The Trip from Northern Virginia to the New River Gorge Part 2
Part 2: Staunton to West Virginia This is Part 2 of our adventurous drive from Northern Virginia to River Expeditions and the New River Gorge in West Virginia. You can read Part 1 of our trip here. Then there’s the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum, in historic Staunton Virginia. This has lots of things to do for visitors… Read more »
The Trip from Northern Virginia to the New River Gorge Part 1
Northern Virginia to Harrisonburg If you’ve never made this trip, you’ve missed out on a beautiful drive through Virginia and West Virginia. We made the trip on the last weekend in April from our home in Northern Virginia to River Expeditions Whitewater Rafting Adventure Resort in Oak Hill West Virginia. River Expeditions is conveniently located close to… Read more »
Types of White Water Rafting Rivers and Who Should Attempt Them (Or Not!)
Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate down a river. White water is the term used to describe rough water, caused by large volumes of water rushing over and around obstacles in a river. Rafting on this type of water can be likened to riding… Read more »
What Should You Pack For a White Water Rafting Trip?
This is exactly what I asked my husband as we started to pack for my first ever white water rafting trip in West Virginia. He has been white water rafting several times, so he was the first thing on my list of things to bring! If you have a wet suit, as he does, that… Read more »
