River Run in The West

Photo Courtesy of Flickr.com/Kate Webster

West Virginia is known for a few things. Firstly, its vast amounts of coal that was dug many moons ago, next its massive mountains, and finally its white water rafting. The rivers (The New River and The Gauley River) offer a unique blend of rapid, rapids for all age and skill levels.

People stream off to these rapids because of the world-class rapids that are found here. They’re wild, they’re wonderful, and they’re the most exhilarating adventure you’ll venture off on while in West Virginia. With steep drops and precise maneuvering through the thrilling whitewater rapids, these Class V+ rapids are on every American’s bucket list.

The Upper New River is where its at if you’re looking to bring the young ones on a trip of a lifetime. With a minimum age of 6, the rapids are as easy as they’ll get, and the calmness of the rapids, mixed with a riverside lunch, is the perfect way to get hooked on whitewater rafting.

Explore the mild to wild feel of The Lower New River, where beginners as young as 12 can discover the excitement of the rapids and natural beauty of the surrounding land. The rapids range from Class II – V, which enables you to break between your paddling.

If you’ve lived and breathed whitewater rafting from the get-go, than you’ll want to embark on an adventure like never before as you whitewater raft down West Virginia’s hidden gem, The Gauley River. Get thrills, big chills and the river all to yourself as you go on this challenging course. After you’ve conquered these rapids you’ll be hooked on rafting like never before.

Photo Courtesy of Flickr.com/James Sullivan