Whitewater Rafting

New River Gorge resort in W.Va. shares industry trends in diversity

Whitewater Rafting Clyde Craig - July 18, 2024

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — From increases in diversity to an uptick in female groups, the outdoor adventure industry in the New River Gorge region in...

National Geographic names rafting New River Gorge top 2024 experience

Whitewater Rafting David Sibray - January 30, 2024

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...

Resort re-introduces sunset rafting trips in the New River Gorge

Whitewater Rafting David Sibray - June 2, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Old-time river rafters know that nothing compares to a sunset whitewater journey through the New River...

Making sense of whitewater rapid classifications

Whitewater Rafting Mark Armstrong - June 19, 2020

With its many rivers coursing through many different kinds of terrain, West Virginia is a paradise for paddlers and...

Cool autumn weather could super-charge Gauley River rafting

Whitewater Rafting David Sibray - October 3, 2019

The return of autumn could result in an end-of-season boom for whitewater rafting on the Gauley River, the legendary...

Gauley River whitewater rafting season begins Sept. 6

Whitewater Rafting Clyde Craig - August 22, 2019

One of the most scenic rivers in the U.S. becomes one of the best whitewater rafting runs in the...

Help build guide to booming West Virginia paddling events

Kayaking and Canoeing Bianca Bosworth - March 2, 2019

Paddling sports such as kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding are increasing in popularity in the Mountain State, and editors at...

Eventful and colorful, October ideal for rafting in West Virginia

Whitewater Rafting David Sibray - October 2, 2018

October may be the biggest month yet when it comes to whitewater rafting in West Virginia. Autumn color, Halloween...

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