Hiking
Visiting Southern West Virginia
The New River Gorge in Fayette County, West Virginia, is full of excitement, adventure, and history! When you are enjoying your weekend rafting adventure, be sure to visit Oak Hill, Beckley, Fayetteville and other small towns for a taste of times past blended perfectly with all of the necessities of daily life. These towns have… Read more »
Choosing your rafting adventure!
Rafting is a great way to spend time with friends and family in an exhilarating way that connects guests with each other and with nature. However, it is important to choose a rafting trip that is an appropriate level of difficulty for all rafters. River Expeditions outfits trips down the Gauley River, which splits into… Read more »
What if I have a disability or am pregnant?
Disabilities Do you have a medical, physical condition or allergy that you think will hold you back from your white water rafting adventure? Don’t jump to conclusions and assume that rafting is something you can not participate in. All you have to do is call your rafting outfitter and talk to them! Tell them what… Read more »
Whitewater Rapid Classes of the New River Valley
Whitewater rafting rapids are categorized by their degree of difficulty. Rapids can be categorized in 1 of 6 degrees, 1 being beginning rapids and 6 being classified as dangerous. You can read more about this here: Types of whitewater rafting rivers and who should attempt them. Both the New River and the Gauley River are divided into… Read more »
White Water Rafting Deals on the River
Be sure to check with your rafting outfitter about specials, deals and discounts!! Most rafting companies also provide group deals and lodging as well. Don’t avoid a day or weekend trip whitewater rafting because you think it might be pricey, there are so many ways to save money! Most rafting companies offer weekly deals where you… Read more »
Rivers of North Carolina
North Carolina is home to some of the most scenic rivers in the United States. Some of these rivers include the Cheoah River, the French Broad River and the Nantahala River. These rivers are some of the finest that North Carolina has to offer for whitewater rafting and river adventures. Each river is unique and… Read more »
Rivers of Tennessee
If you are trying to experience the rich culture of Tennessee, then it’s rivers are the place to visit! Tennessee has a variety of rivers that offers everything from family rafting trips, to class V rafting trips, canoeing, scenic trips and much more. The rivers of Tennessee have so much to offer from the Great Smokey Mountains… Read more »
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 »
