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River Expeditions Rafting Trips Are Adventurous, Aaffordable & Help Families Reconnect
The water is cool and calm during mid-summer, making it the perfect time for the entire family to embark on a whitewater rafting trip with River Expeditions. Summer's lower water and gentler rapids create the ideal atmosphere for families and first-timers to enjoy the river. The breathtaking scenery of New River Gorge National Park provides the picture-perfect backdrop for an unforgettable and affordable family getaway. More information and reservations are available online at www.raftinginfo.com or by calling (800) 463-9873.
A family owned company, River Expeditions has trips geared specifically toward families, offering a Family Class whitewater-rafting trip on the Upper New River, where the minimum required age is just six, giving even pint-sized travelers the chance to take on the rapids. No experience is required for this trip, allowing everyone at every experience level to learn and enjoy rafting together. And kids raft for half price on Upper New River single-day raft trips. The Upper New offers a playful introduction to rafting that's perfect for families with young children and even grandparents. Long, lazy pools mix with gentle rapids and incredible scenery for an easy, low-impact adventure that's as much fun as it is memorable.
River Expeditions also helps families create affordable hotel, camping and cabin packages perfectly suited for their taste and budget. Lodging packages include rafting, two nights of accommodations, one deluxe dinner and continental breakfast daily. Or, families can book their lodging separately and enjoy half-price rafting for kids on select trips. Travelers can choose from lodging options such as: camping, RV sites, platform tents, rustic, deluxe and luxury cabins and even hotel lodging.
In addition to rafting, River Expeditions offers adventure packages that will keep everyone in the clan entertained -- even harder-to-please teenagers. The New River Gorge provides some of the country‚s best rock climbing, rappelling and mountain biking, paintball in rugged underbrush and forts, horseback riding at a relaxed pace surrounded by dramatic views of the New River Gorge, soaring through tree tops on a zipline canopy tour, ATV/UTV road-trails, fishing and more.
Conveniently located four miles south of the world-famous New River Gorge Bridge in the heart of West Virginia‚s New River Gorge National Park, River Expeditions guests Experience America‚s Best Whitewater®. A family-owned and operated business, River Expeditions offers more than 70 years of combined outfitting experience in rafting, mountain biking, ATV touring, horseback riding, rock climbing and rappelling. On-site RV and tent camp sites, outfitter and camp stores, Fire Creek Lodge and Conference Center, message therapy, dining area, outdoor pools, hot tubs, paintball and The Red Dog River Saloon˙ add to the guest experience. River Expeditions‚ rafting season runs annually April-October. Complete information, event schedules, directions and reservations are available at www.raftinginfo.com or (800) 463-9873.