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Animals of the New River Gorge
The New River Gorge is a part of the National Park System and is home to a huge variety of different animals that call it home. When you are rafting, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, ATVing or any other activity in the Gorge, you will definitely see a few of the residents of the New River… Read more »
Horseback Riding in West Virginia!
West Virginia is home to many different activities that bring people away from their computers and out into nature. Obviously, we are a little biased towards whitewater rafting down the New River Gorge as a method to explore the area, but there are plenty of other ways to see different sides of the gorge. So,… Read more »
Classes of Rafting
When looking at different rafting trips and rivers, you may have noticed that whitewater rafting is classified into several different “grades” or classes of difficult. These different grades are based on a number of factors and can help rafters to determine whether or not they will be comfortable at a certain level. Most of the… Read more »
Hungry for more than rafting? Part III
In the third and final installment of our dining in the New River Gorge series we are going to look at a few of the essentials of grilling and some of our favorite recipes to try! If you missed our earlier entries, check them out here: onsite dining and local options. One activity that many people truly enjoy… Read more »
Hungry for more than rafting? Part II
In this week’s update of dining during your whitewater rafting vacation, we will cover local eating options! If you missed our earlier article about onsite dining choices, check it out here. There are a number of different things to eat in the greater Oak Hill area – ranging from quick and easy to something a bit… Read more »
Hungry for more than rafting? Part I
Did you most recent rafting adventure build up a big appetite? That’s okay! Because the team at River Expeditions and the local community of Oak Hill, West Virginia, can ensure that the end of your rafting day is met with a full belly. This summer, we are going to explore several options for how to… Read more »
Staying Hydrated During your Rafting Adventure
In the summer we see longer days, higher temperatures, and lots of guests – both new and old! One important thing that we always remind our guests, no matter how seasoned, is the importance of staying hydrated throughout your rafting trip. This includes not only your time on the water, but also your time prior… Read more »
Hiking in the New River Gorge
In addition to whitewater rafting and all the other water sports in the area, there are tons of other great ways to explore everything that the New River Gorge has to offer. One of the most popular ways to do so is by hiking. There are numerous trails in surrounding state parks that incorporate all… Read more »
How Did the New River Get Its Name?
The New River is not particularly “New” in the same sense of the word that you might think. In fact, the New River is one of oldest rivers in the world- some believe it is only shadowed by the Nile. It almost seems that whoever picked this name did not notice the other many characteristics… Read more »
