Tag Archive: history

5 unique things you’ll see from the rapids

September 8, 2016 10:24 am Published by justin Leave your thoughts

Search for shoreline surprises on your next trip down the New and Gauley rivers. The ride’s the thrill, but some... View Article

February 25, 2013 9:54 am Published by justin Leave your thoughts

Still thirsting for more information about the New River Gorge after flipping through our blogs? Here are a few suggestions... View Article

January 22, 2013 9:50 am Published by justin Leave your thoughts

Nearing the 150th birthday of West Virginia (its sesquicentennial) June 20 of this year, we’re looking back at the battles... View Article

July 16, 2012 11:06 am Published by justin Leave your thoughts

There is a rich history of coal mining in this area. Just in the New River Gorge alone, there were... View Article

June 26, 2012 12:52 pm Published by justin Leave your thoughts

The New River is rafted by tens of thousands of people every summer. Rafters are guided through rapids rated class... View Article

April 3, 2012 2:37 pm Published by justin Leave your thoughts

As the weather warms up and the woods turn green here in WV, there’s a unique sprout that starts to... View Article

March 20, 2012 2:44 pm Published by justin Leave your thoughts

Few images define a state as well as the New River Gorge Bridge does West Virginia. The Bridge was an... View Article

March 9, 2012 12:00 pm Published by justin Leave your thoughts

As you explore the New River Gorge, you might not realize that this area was once booming with coal towns. ... View Article

November 9, 2011 10:01 am Published by justin Leave your thoughts

There are well over 15 abandoned mining towns and camps in the short 14-mile stretch of the New River Gorge... View Article

September 12, 2011 1:11 pm Published by justin Leave your thoughts

No form of transportation has meant more to the New River Gorge over the years than trains. From 1895 until... View Article