Whitewater rafters on New River can enjoy gentle options, outfitter says
A whitewater-rafting trip on the New River may be the most exciting adventure many people experience, but one outfitter is ensuring guests have the...
Month of May ideal for high whitewater on New River
Perhaps no month is as ideal as May for whitewater rafting on the New River in West Virginia, if high water and big waves...
Photographer of iconic New River Gorge photo found
For more than a year after this iconic photograph of the New River Gorge hit social media, West Virginia Explorer editor David Sibray spent countless...
WV Tourism Office announces countdown to Gauley Season
The West Virginia Tourism Office has launched its official countdown to Gauley Season. Only 10 days remain until whitewater-rafting enthusiasts from around the world...
National Geographic names rafting New River Gorge top 2024 experience
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Whitewater rafting in the New River Gorge in West Virginia has been named one of National Geographic magazine’s “Best of the...
Four more weeks of rafting left during Gauley Season 2017
You don't need a passport to experience world-class whitewater rafting—it's available on the legendary Gauley River in West Virginia, but only for four more...
W.Va. tourism official: new rafting run spectacular (exclusive photos)
A new whitewater run that opens to commercial rafting in 2019 may not be a game changer, but it will certainly enhance the game...
Spring rafting trips perennially popular among college students
While for some folks April and May might seem too cool for a whitewater-rafting trip, college students don't mind at all and account for...
Adventures on the Gorge celebrates 10 years as leading resort
Navigating a whitewater rapid on the New River is best accomplished when paddlers work as a team, which is why 10 years ago the...
New River Gorge resort in W.Va. shares industry trends in diversity
FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — From increases in diversity to an uptick in female groups, the outdoor adventure industry in the New River Gorge region in...
Cool autumn weather could super-charge Gauley River rafting
The return of autumn could result in an end-of-season boom for whitewater rafting on the Gauley River, the legendary West Virginia destination for paddling...
Eventful and colorful, October ideal for rafting in West Virginia
October may be the biggest month yet when it comes to whitewater rafting in West Virginia. Autumn color, Halloween fun, and the epic Bridge...
