Rafting Virginia West Whitewater
West Virginia
In 1863, West Virginia officially became the thirty-fifth state to join the Union. On June 20th of that year, the hardworking founders of the State of West Virginia watched their dreams become a reality, as the northwestern and western counties of Virginia finally were recognized by the U.S. Congress and President Lincoln. ... "I suppose that if the more than one million mountains in West Virginia were leveled flat, the state would reach all the way to Texas. In any event, its boundaries extend farther north than Pittsburgh, farther south than Richmond -- the capital of the Old Confederacy -- as far east as Buffalo, New York, and as far west as Columbus, Ohio. It is the most southern of the northern and the most northern of the southern; the most eastern of the western and the most western of the eastern. It is where the East says good morning to the West, and where Yankee Doodle and Dixie kiss each other good night! It is the state that is 'wild and wonderful' and 'almost heaven,' with its beautiful hills and its law-abiding, God-fearing, and patriotic people." ... [Read More]
Gauley River National Recreation Area - FAQs
The Gauley is a river of alternating rapids and pools. The rapids are complex and challenging ranging from Class 4-5+. Guide books stress that this river should not be attempted without a high degree of skill and confidence. Even then it is best to undertake this trip only when accompanied by someone who has previous experience on the Gauley River. Several outfitters offer guided whitewater rafting trips. Most request that guests have previous rafting experience. ... [Read More]
Gauley River National Recreation Area - Homepage
Whitewater Rafting ... G AULEY R IVER N ATIONAL R ECREATION A REA was established in 1988 to preserve 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and six miles of the Meadow River as they pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. Located in southern West Virginia, this unit of the National Park System encompasses over 11,000 acres of land, and is located between the towns of Summersville and Fayetteville. ... [Read More]
Whitewater River Rafting, Floating and Kayaking in Montana
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Gauley River National Recreation Area - Whitewater
Whitewater rafting attracts over 60,000 adventurers to the Gauley River each year. The upper Gauley offers tremendous class III to V+ drops in steep, turbulent chutes such as Pillow Rock, Iron Ring and Sweet's Falls, and rocky routes that demand constant maneuvering such as Lost Paddle and Shipwreck. This section of the river requires experience and minimum age of 16. The lower Gauley is a 12-mile stretch, rated class III to V that feels like a watery roller coaster (minimum age 12 - 14). A list of licensed outfitters can be found on our Commercial Whitewater Page . ... [Read More]
Senator Byrd - West Virginia History
"I suppose that if the more than one million mountains in West Virginia were leveled flat, the state would reach all the way to Texas. In any event, its boundaries extend farther north than Pittsburgh, farther south than Richmond the capital of the Old Confederacy, as far east as Buffalo, New York, and as far west as Columbus, Ohio. It is the most southern of the northern and the most northern of the southern; the most eastern of the western and the most western of the eastern. It is where the East says good morning to the West, and where Yankee Doodle and Dixie kiss each other good night! It is the state that is 'wild and wonderful' and 'almost heaven,' with its beautiful hills and its law-abiding, God-fearing, and patriotic people." ... [Read More]
West Virginia DNR - Law Enforcement
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources ... Home of the oldest statewide law enforcement agency, serving the citizens of West Virginia since February 1897. ... Charleston, West Virginia 25305 ... [Read More]
West Virginia DNR - Administration
West Virginia State Parks and Forests ... West Virginia Hunting ... West Virginia Fishing ... [Read More]
Life in West Virginia
West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a West Virginia Symphony concert in the evening. According to the 2000 Census Report, West Virginia has a population of more than 1.8 million people. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded in 1863, you are part of our community.This Living in West Virginia page provides links to an enormous range of information about what online resources are available. This page is a good starting point for those of you who want to learn more about living in West Virginia.Choose a topic from those listed above or a question from the "How do I..." section at your left. WV.gov is a new site, and we are still adding content and refining site organization. Bear with us while we are under construction. Enjoy your electronic trip through West Virginia! Please visit ag ... [Read More]
New River Gorge National River
A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. Located in southern West Virginia, New River Gorge National River was established in 1978 to preserve and protect 53 miles of the New River as a free-flowing waterway. This unit of the National Park System encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River between the towns of Hinton and Fayetteville. The park and the surrounding area are rich in cultural and natural history, and contain an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities. ... [Read More]
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