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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 →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 · Cass, West Virginia
Board a Shay steam locomotive in Cass and ride 4.5 hours into the Allegheny highlands to the abandoned townsite of Spruce — a compact history lesson, photography outing, and family-friendly trip rolled into one.
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 →Water Activities · Lansing, WV
Two days on the Upper Gauley are a focused immersion in some of the most intense whitewater in the eastern United States. Expect non-stop Class V rapids, canyon views, and a guide-run experience for competent paddlers.
Read the story →Water Activities · Lansing, West Virginia
Two days on the Upper Gauley compresses a lifetime of whitewater into 4–6 hour days of continuous Class V rapids. This is a trip for experienced paddlers seeking the kind of controlled chaos only scheduled dam releases can produce.
Read the story →Water Activities · Summersville, West Virginia
Run the Upper Gauley twice in one day and compress a season’s worth of Class V drama into eight relentless hours. For experienced paddlers only, the Double Upper is a high-stakes, high-reward whitewater pilgrimage.
Read the story →Water Activities · Lansing, West Virginia
Throttle up: a dam-release, 13 miles, and canyons that demand attention. The Lower Gauley Full Day Trip delivers big-water thrills and scenic canyon running for paddlers seeking a full-day rush.
Read the story →Water Activities · Lansing, West Virginia
A full‑day, 26‑mile push down the Gauley River where more than 100 rapids and sustained big water demand stamina, teamwork, and grit. Expect an eight‑hour whitewater test for experienced paddlers.
Read the story →Water Activities · Hico, West Virginia
A single day on the Upper Gauley packs hair-raising Class IV and V rapids, the infamous Sweets Falls, and a catered riverside lunch into six hours of full-throttle whitewater. Expect technical lines, expert guides, and a communal rush that’s as much about teamwork as it is about adrenaline.
Read the story →Water Activities · Hico, West Virginia
A full-day rendezvous with the Gauley that pairs technical Class III/IV whitewater with expert guides, a catered riverside lunch, and a crash course in West Virginia river history. Expect adrenaline, cliff-lined scenery, and a trip that’s as educational as it is exhilarating.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Cass, West Virginia
Ride a living piece of Appalachian history: a steam-powered holiday excursion along the Greenbrier River with heated coaches, a historic caboose, and village light displays that turn Cass into a winter storybook.
Read the story →Water Activities · Lansing, West Virginia
A full day on the Upper Gauley is a compact education in big-water rafting — Class V rapids, a 14-foot waterfall, and geology that keeps your eyes moving. This guide tells you what to expect, how to prepare, and why fall release season makes the Gauley a must-ride.
Read the story →Water Activities · Hico, West Virginia
A one-day, 26-mile whitewater marathon on West Virginia’s Gauley River—this trip hurls you over Sweets Falls and through continuous Class III–V rapids. Expect nine hours of guided mayhem, a catered riverside lunch, and a seasonal window in early fall when the dam releases turn the river into a world-class run.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Cass, WV
Ride a living piece of Appalachia: historic Shay locomotives pull open-sided cars up to Bald Knob for sweeping mountain panoramas, spruce ecosystems, and a slow, story-rich 4.5-hour round-trip.
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.
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