Appearing as a deep gash in the ancient Appalachian Plateau, the New River Gorge carries a legendary stretch of whitewater known around the globe. But not many ... Read More...
Jim Snyder’s head, sporting a helmet and diving goggles, quietly emerges from the crystal-clear water of the Cheat River. Next come his hands, each strapped to ... Read More...
The Upper Cheat River Water Trail is certainly a natural wonder of northern West Virginia, but its banks and towns are also home to a rich history. I recently t... Read More...
High up on the summit of Cheat Mountain, a spectacular river begins its journey to the sea. On the way, it passes through the heart of West Virginia’s old-growt... Read More...
The Blackwater River became accessible to everyone today following the ribbon cutting ceremony and official opening of an ADA boat launch. Located at the end of... Read More...
Often referred to as the “Birthplace of Rivers,” West Virginia boasts a heavy-hitting lineup of wild rivers that provide endless recreation opportunities for al... Read More...
I heard the names of the infamous rapids of the Gauley River long before I ever dipped a paddle into the churning currents below the Summersville Dam. Before I ... Read More...
Raft guides are a hard group to pin down. Transient souls, they spend most of their day out of cell service, and most of their year living off the grid in tents... Read More...
A phoenix has risen from the fly ashes. A river once rife with extractive industry is alive again thanks to decades of dedicated revivalism by local watershed g... Read More...
Beginning in spring and running through fall, West Virginia is the Disneyland of whitewater. During October, the Gauley is like the 405 in LA. Rafts up to 16-fe... Read More...
On the third weekend of September paddlers from across the globe descend into Summersville for Gauley Fest, one of America’s largest whitewater celebrations.
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