Whitewater Rafting

Kayaker on Deckers Creek, Morgantown, West Virginia, Monongalia County, Monongahela Valley Region

Making sense of whitewater rapid classifications

With its many rivers coursing through many different kinds of terrain, West Virginia is a paradise for paddlers and rafters, especially where whitewater paddling is concerned. So familiarizing yourself with the International Scale of River Difficulty and understanding how whitewater rapids are classified could prove advisable if you’re planning a visit to the mountainous regions … Read more

River Expeditions Rafting in West Virginia

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 travel to West Virginia to experience some of the best Class V+ rapids along the East Coast. “West Virginia’s whitewater is truly ‘almost heaven,’ and this Gauley Season, I invite everyone … Read more