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Aerial Adventures · Fayetteville, West Virginia
Clip in, look out: a six-line zip course sweeps across the New River Gorge ridgeline, offering long runs, 200-foot drops, and an approachable three-hour adventure for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike.
Read the story →Water Activities · Fayetteville, West Virginia
New River Gorge is where a slow, ancient river and modern appetite for adventure meet. From family-friendly Class I–II rafting to multi-thousand-foot ziplines, this newly minted national park blends accessible outdoor thrills with Appalachian history and dramatic canyon scenery.
Read the story →Motorized Land · Fayetteville, West Virginia
Three-and-a-half hours of throttle and trail above the New River Gorge—this guided ATV tour stitches geology, Appalachian history, and off-road fun into an accessible half-day adventure.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Lansing, West Virginia
Walk 851 feet above the New River at dawn and let the Gorge reset your sense of scale. This guided Bridge Walk blends easy pacing, dramatic views, and local history into a quiet, restorative morning.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Lansing, West Virginia
Step beneath the roadway for a 90-minute guided walk along the New River Gorge Bridge catwalk—watch rappellers and BASE jumpers, learn the bridge’s history, and experience the gorge from an edge that feels engineered for spectacle.
Read the story →Water Activities · Lansing, West Virginia
Eight and a half miles, more than twenty rapids, and one job: paddle. This half-day run on the Lower New is compact, intense, and perfect for anyone craving big-water thrills without a full day on the river.
Read the story →Water Activities · Lansing, West Virginia
A full-day run of the Lower New River delivers a clean mix of adrenaline and scenery—class III–V rapids, calm pools for swimming, and coal-town ruins visible from the water. Expect 4–6 hours on river with guided safety, a deli lunch, and frequent photo ops under the New River Gorge Bridge.
Read the story →Water Activities · Hico, West Virginia
Four hours of family-friendly Class I/II rapids, national-park scenery, and private rafts on the Upper New River—perfect for kids 5 and up. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and why this easy afternoon run delivers big memories.
Read the story →Water Activities · Hico, West Virginia
A six-hour family-friendly raft through the Upper New River balances gentle Class I/II rapids, wildlife sightings and a catered riverside lunch—perfect for ages 5 and up.
Read the story →Water Activities · Hico, West Virginia
Run class III/IV rapids through New River Gorge National Park with a personal guide, riverbank buffet lunch, and panoramic views of one of Appalachia’s oldest rivers. A six-hour day trip that blends whitewater, history, and a healthy dose of adrenaline.
Read the story →Water Activities · Hico, West Virginia
A four‑hour, guided run of Class III/IV rapids through New River Gorge National Park that packs high‑octane whitewater, geological theater, and a finish under the iconic New River Gorge Bridge. Fast, scenic, and expertly guided.
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