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Adventures on the Gorge in West Virginia operates one of the best whitewater rafting adventures in the world during Gauley Season (through October 17) when the Summersville Dam is unleashed into the Upper Gauley River. These peak season Class III (moderate) to Class V+ (Extreme) rapids draw over 60,000 rafting enthusiasts from all over the world, and over 20,000 of them choose Adventures on the Gorge to take them down the river.
Travelers will enjoy the best whitewater rafting part on the season's final rafting weekend during Bridge Day Blowout Weekend at West Virginia‚s premier adventure resort: River Expeditions. October 16 - 18, Bridge Day Blowout Weekend brings the rafting season to a close with three days packed with fun in West Virginia's stunning New River Gorge. Guests can raft the Gauley River or the New River and can watch as B.A.S.E. jumpers leap a whopping 876 feet from the New River Gorge Bridge and land via parachute during one of the most talked about travel events in the U.S.
River Expeditions Whitewater offers ultimate girlfriends getaway
River Expeditions‚ experienced whitewater rafting outfitters are helping groups of women turn off their cell phones and blackberries and enjoy a weekend getaway with just the girls. Offering an unforgettable and uninterrupted way to bond with friends, River Expeditions takes groups of women on either high-impact, high-adventure rafting trips on the Upper Gauley River, or on meandering, relaxed float trips on the New River. Featuring some of the world's best whitewater and most scenic float runs, River Expeditions packages are designed for the perfect girlfriend getaway in the stunning New River Gorge National Park. Detailed information, packages and reservations are available online at www.raftinginfo.com or by calling (800) 463-9873.
River Expeditions guides are skilled at helping girlfriends reconnect as they maneuver as their team through the Gauley River. The adrenaline gets pumping and laughter flows as exhilarating rapids and breathtaking scenery take hold. After a day of adventure on the river, girlfriends love to unwind and share stories from their trip over complimentary beverages at The Red Dog River Saloon, River Expeditions‚ on-site pub, relaxing poolside on the sundeck, with a therapeutic massage in the Massage Suite or kicking back in the deluxe, 18-person hot tub.
For women seeking even more ways to have fun together, River Expeditions doesn‚t stop with whitewater rafting. Unique shops and dining are just minutes away in Fayetteville, voted one of America's coolest small towns, in nearby Tamarac, showcasing the work of West Virginia artisans or at the renowned Greenbrier resort. For more adventure, ATV/UTV tours explore more than 500 miles of off-road trails and gorgeous landscapes. Or groups of friends can fly through trees, launching from platform to platform on a new zipline canopy tour, featuring sky bridges, rappelling and hiking. Zipline and Rafting Package start at just $209.
River Expedition lodging offerings are ideal for any group of girlfriends, from the most adventurous to the most pampered. Guests can rough it at natural campsites with in tents and platform tents ($10-15 per person, per night), bunk in rustic cabins ($65-75 per night per person), or stay in a deluxe cabin ($169 per night plus and additional $20 per person per night) or a luxury cabin ($379 per night plus additional $20 per person per night).
Conveniently located 4 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.
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.