Rivers

Although freezing winter temperatures may have put a stop to our whitewater rafting activities, there are still a ton of fun things to do around the New River Gorge (that don’t require going near almost-frozen water). However, when you get ready to head outside, the comfort of your outdoor fun can be ruined if you… Read more »

Whitewater rafting is a great activity for many reasons. When most people plan their rafting trip, they consider how much fun the trip will be, the beauty of nature surrounding the water, and also the camaraderie of time spent with friends on the river.  Aside from the obvious reasons to raft, did you know that… Read more »

West Virginia was the first home for many influential people across industries including film, sports, government, and business. While most of these people currently reside in locations outside of West Virginia, their roots in this great state have allowed them to bring a unique, deep, and strong sense of pride to all of their undertakings… Read more »

Winter has a arrived and brought a burst of cold weather and precipitation across much of the country. This means that many whitewater rafters are going to either travel south to warmer waters or stick it out in the frozen north. Most of us have obligations that prevent seasonal trips surrounding the rafting calendar, so… Read more »

With rafting season coming to an end, many rafters find themselves looking for other ways to enjoy the outdoors until the spring season begins. One way to experience nature without getting (too) wet is by hiking. West Virginia is home to a number of beautiful trails nestled in the Appalachian mountains in the state park… Read more »

With 2014 coming to a close, we begin to look forward (already!) to 2015 and all the fun things to come. West Virginia is home to a variety of different activities – many of which can be found on bucket lists around the country. No matter what your idea of a good time is, WV… Read more »

In whitewater rafting,  practice and experience play a huge part in developing the skills required to become a more adept rafter. However, with the winter cold setting in, it is important that both new and experienced rafters keep their head in the rafting game, even when they can’t get onto the water. An important part… Read more »

Whitewater during release days on the Gauley is intense. So it is important that only experienced rafters take on the challenge of the Fall Gauley.

The New River Gorge is home to a number of different water sports besides our (slightly biased) favorite of white water rafting. We suggest that all whitewater enthusiasts experience the water in as many different ways as possible, and these different options range from relaxing fishing trips to high excitement kayak adventures! Want to learn… Read more »