Adventures Bring Friends Together
How 7 friends from different states found themselves on a raft floating down the Lower Gauley Like many across the country, the challenges brought forth by the Covid-19 pandemic dramatically changed our lives. Our friend group originally met during our freshman year at Harvard University in Boston. We all grew up in very different parts […]
October Rafting Deal
Our Biggest Sale of the Year! Lower New, Upper Gauley, Lower Gauley You read that right! Raft any day, except for Saturdays in October and you only pay $99! Lower New River Whitewater Rafting This is our most popular trip and a favorite among everyone from first time rafters to whitewater enthusiasts.Lower New River Whitewater […]
Meet Your Guide – Sara Brubaker
Adventures on the Gorge: How and when did you become an aerial adventure guide? Sara Brubaker: I started out in the retail store here at Adventures in 2014. I quickly realized I wanted to be an aerial guide, so I trained. I thought I would only work a season or two, but it turns out […]
Your Road Trip Any Season
“Why aren’t we flying? Because getting there is half the fun. You Know that.” – Clark Griswold As we as a society navigate a new era of travel, one thing is certain, most Americans are finding a renowned love and passion for the classic all American road trip vacation. And if there are two things […]
Meet Your Guide – Sam Grake
Sam Grake – Whitewater Raft Guide – Gauley and New Rivers, Whitewater Kayak Guide Adventures on the Gorge: How and when did you fall in love with white water rafting? How and when did you become a guide? Sam Grake: Every year I fall more in love with whitewater rafting. But it all started in […]
How The Cabins Got Their Names
Ever wonder why the cabin you stayed in has a unique name? Our cabins all have a story behind their names rich in history and West Virginia heritage. Cabins on the Gorge Pillow Rock Woods Ferry Ledges Lost Paddle Initiation Heaven Help Us Canyon Doors Sweet Falls Mash Iron Curtain Backender Koontz Flume Outback Cabins […]
Meet Your Guide – Bubba Smith – Aerial Guide
Bubba Smith – Adventures on the Gorge 2019 Aerial Guide of the Year Adventures on the Gorge: How and when did you become an aerial adventure guide? Bubba Smith: I became an aerial guide when I was 18 because I fell in love with the outdoor industry. AOTG: What is your favorite part of your […]
Meet Your Guide – Mary Arritt – Aerial Guide
Mary Arritt – Adventures on the Gorge Aerial Guide Adventures on the Gorge: How and when did you become an aerial adventure guide? Mary Arritt: I became an aerial guide in 2011. I saw an ad in the newspaper and applied. Bud Frantz hired me and the rest is history. AOTG: What is your favorite […]
Double Lower New Rafting Overnight
Get ready for a two-day adventure-packed experience whitewater rafting the Lower New River – twice! The Lower New River Whitewater Rafting trip is a favorite among everyone from first time rafters learning the basics to expert whitewater enthusiasts. This trip features two days of rafting the New River’s largest rapids in the heart of the […]
Rapid Run on the New River
National New River Located in the heart of West Virginia in the newest National Park and Preserve, the ironically named New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world. The Lower New River, which flows south to north and passes through New River Gorge – the “Grand Canyon of the East” – is […]
Summer Play and Stay Specials
With Summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a mid week getaway to get outside and reconnect with nature, making memories that will last a lifetime. In Wild and Wonderful West Virginia, perched on the rim of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Adventures on the Gorge offers a […]
Meet Your Guide – ‘Mogul’ Mike Hunn
Mogul Mike Hunn – Adventures on the Gorge 2020 Raft Guide of the Year Adventures on the Gorge: How and when did you fall in love with white water rafting? ‘Mogul’ Mike Hunn: My parents took me rafting in 1984, after my freshmen year at college. We did the New River. Had a blast. Water […]