Weekend Excitement

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 »

On the bridge of course! 😉 No, but all kidding aside, the New River Gorge is within easy traveling distance of many locations throughout the eastern United States. This means that no matter where you are, you can get a taste of all the excitement that the New River Gorge has to offer. Driving is… Read more »

We’ve compiled a list of 10 of our favorite whitewater rafting blogs, and why it is that you should add them to your reading list.

Summer brings longer days, lots of sunshine, whitewater rafting, and sometimes, unfortunately sunburn and dehydration to accompany the fun. These ailments, although they can appear to be minor, can definitely ruin a vacation, and are something that is better off avoided – rather than cured. Additionally, some of the long-term effects of such issues may… Read more »

One of the biggest attractions of the New River Gorge is the amazing natural beauty that it possesses. A number of different plants and animals are indigenous to the region and can often be seen during hiking, horseback riding, or mountain biking through the area. The New River Gorge also features a number of waterfalls… Read more »

Whitewater rafting is an excellent choice for outdoor enthusiasts, adrenaline junkies, or really anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience. Taking a rafting adventure provides a great day full of friends, fun, sunshine (hopefully) and amazing views that sure to impress  even the most seasoned of travelers. Beyond these obvious benefits, did you know… Read more »