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The Trip from Northern Virginia to the New River Gorge Part 1

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By on May 15th, 2012

Northern Virginia to Harrisonburg

The New River GorgeIf you’ve never made this trip, you’ve missed out on a beautiful drive through Virginia and West Virginia. We made the trip on the last weekend in April from our home in Northern Virginia to River Expeditions Whitewater Rafting Adventure Resort in Oak Hill West Virginia. River Expeditions is conveniently located close to both the New River and the Gauley River, which offer white water rafting opportunities for all age ranges and abilities. We made the trip in one day because we were busy at work and could only go for the weekend, but during the drive I was thinking that it would be a great vacation to make a couple of days out of it and stop at some of the fun and interesting places along the way. Read more →

Types of White Water Rafting Rivers and Who Should Attempt Them (Or Not!)

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By on May 7th, 2012

Boy and Dad Rafting at River Expeditions Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate down a river. White water is the term used to describe rough water, caused by large volumes of water rushing over and around obstacles in a river. Rafting on this type of water can be likened to riding on a very wet roller coaster!
There are six classes of river difficulty in white water rafting. They range from simple to very dangerous. However the overall risk level on a rafting trip with experienced guides using proper precautions and equipment is low. Hundreds of thousands of people safely enjoy white water rafting trips every year, but you should be aware of the level of water you are going to experience.

These are the whitewater grades and their definitions: Read more →

What Should You Pack For a White Water Rafting Trip?

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By on May 7th, 2012

This is exactly what I asked my husband as we started to pack for my first ever white water rafting trip in West Virginia. He has been white water rafting several times, so he was the first thing on my list of things to bring!

If you have a wet suit, as he does, that is obviously a key element of your wardrobe. You WILL get wet! Skin-tight black neoprene is actually an interesting look…However if you don’t own such an item of apparel, River Expeditions in the New River Gorge, which is where we were headed, has an extensive supply and will be happy to outfit you. Read more →