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Oftentimes, if someone enjoys one specific outdoor sport (say whitewater rafting, for example), that happens to be packed full of adrenaline, there is a strong chance that they will enjoy other “similar” activities, so long as they result in that feeling of adventure and excitement that so many chase with rafting. Subsequently, it isn’t difficult… Read more »

As much as we love campfires (and we do), it is important to remember fire safety when enjoying them. Fire prevention doesn’t have to be difficult, and has a strong base in common sense, so it’s easy to take the necessary precautions. Keep reading for our list of some of our top campfire safety resources and what type… Read more »

Oh hello summer, nice of you to (finally) join us. If you’re like much of the country, you’re probably finally starting to see a very late summer, and you’re ready to get out and make up for lost time. Aside from whitewater rafting, one of the most obvious and fun ways to do this is… Read more »

When you take your first whitewater rafting trip, you can be sure that your guides will make sure you know everything you need to in order to have an enjoyable and safe trip. Having said that, we have a few tips that every first time rafter can remember before they hit the water. Keep reading for… Read more »

When was the last time that you really took a break from technology? We love (and coexist with) a variety of different devices at almost any waking moment, but sometimes having so many “inputs” can be overwhelming. Our solution to the problem should be practically a given – a little bit of time on the whitewater. 😎 This post is dedicated… Read more »

With craft brewing taking the country by storm, it’s no great surprise that the New River Gorge has become home to a number of microbreweries that create beer that is tasty, locally owned, and often made onsite in smaller batches (or at least crafted locally, and not at the same volume as some of the… Read more »

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your next family getaway. We might be biased, but we can’t help but think whitewater rafting combines everything you need for the perfect weekend (or weeklong!) vacation. Add in all the fun extra things you can do in the New River Gorge and you can… Read more »

River Expeditions invites guests to join them in celebrating Memorial Day weekend on the New River Gorge. This weekend getaway includes a day of whitewater rafting, 3 nights of camping, BBQ and much more! Memorial Day weekend means a lot of things to a lot of people. Of course, one of the most important is to… Read more »

We can (almost) all agree that the New River Gorge is the spot for rafting, but did you know the amount of amazing activities off the water can give rafting a run for its money? (okay, we might be joking about that a little bit but…) When we’re not on the whitewater, chances are we’re… Read more »

Any time you begin a new sport or hobby, you’re almost guaranteed to run into new words and terminology that you had not previously been exposed to. Although your guide will be sure to go over all the essential words and phrases you’ll need to know, it always helps to have a little extra information… Read more »