OAK HILL, West Virginia ‒ Extreme sports like whitewater rafting and rock climbing may seem like something best left to adults, but in West Virginia’s New River Gorge, outdoor adventure can easily be ...

Whitewater rafting along the rapids of West Virginia's New River is fueling the revival of a region that once roared to the rhythm of coal cars. Larry Nibert, a rafting guide and descendant of coal ...

As the National Park Service continues its annual week to draw attention to its properties around the country to encourage tourism, the process is a bit different this year, as it comes at a time when ...

Every October, 100,000 visitors descend on Fayetteville, West Virginia, a small town of less than 3,000, for a single-day event unlike anything else. Bridge Day, held annually on the third Saturday in ...

West Virginia offers affordable and accessible outdoor activities for families, including hiking, biking, whitewater rafting and rock climbing. The New River Gorge is a popular destination, with ...