VACATIONS IN WEST VIRGINIA
More Than Rafting!
Vacation is about maximizing fun with family and friends. WVPRO
Outfitters also provide for these vacation activities and
amenities:
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Kayak Instruction
Fishing Trips
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Horse Trail Rides
Guided Hikes
Teambuilding Challenge Courses
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Complete Vacation Packages
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Memories
Raft Trip Photo & Video Services
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Lodging
Campgrounds
Cabins
B & B's
Meals
Full service restaurants
Riverside Rafting Lunches
Event catering for large groups
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AREA ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Recreation
ATV Tours
Lake Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Hunting & Fishing
Champion Golf Courses
Scenic Airplane Flights
The Mountain State "New River Gorge" Mystery Train
Cultural
Hatfield & McCoy Trail
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
Historic Fayette Theatre
Theatre West Virginia
National Coal Heritage Trail
Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine
Civil War History Sites
TAMARACK - WV made arts & craft center
For Naturalists
Scenic Hiking Trails
Birding
Watchable Wildlife
The New River Gorge Bridge Day
The annual "Bridge Day" celebration held the third Saturday in October, commemorates the October 1977 completion of the longest single span bridge in the country. This event alone draws over 100,000 visitors.
Lodging
Lodging options range from campgrounds, quaint Bed & Breakfasts and rustic cabins to deluxe hotels and resorts.
STATE PARKS & LAKES
Hawks Nest State Park
http://www.hawksnestsp.com
Nestled in the heart of whitewater rafting country, Hawks Nest State Park encompasses 276 acres bordering a rugged section of the New River Gorge National River. Long known for its panoramic views, the park offers a modern, 31 room lodge for the comfort of overnight guests. Suites are available at an additional cost. Below the lodge, the New River forms peaceful Hawks Nest Lake. Above the lake, the narrow canyon and rushing water create one of the most challenging wildwater boating waterways in the nation.
Pipestem resort State Park
http://www.pipestemresort.com
Escape to the mountains at Pipestem Resort Park, the "Year round
Crown Jewel of WV State Parks." From its beautiful scenic overlooks
of the Bluestone Gorge to its two lodges, rental cottages, campgrounds,
golf courses, restaurants, modern conference facilities, and
much more. Pipestem Resort State Park has something for everyone!
Babcock State Park
http://www.babcocksp.com
Babcock State Park offers its guests 4,127 acres of serene,
yet rugged beauty, a fast flowing trout stream in a boulder-strewn
canyon and mountainous vistas to be viewed from several scenic
overlooks. All of this variety is located adjacent to the New
River Gorge National 'River and the heart of the whitewater
rafting industry of West Virginia.
Bluestone State Park
http://www.bluestonesp.com
Encompassing over 2,100 acres of rugged, heavily forested, mountainous terrain, Bluestone State Park provides a wide variety of water-oriented activities for guests and residents of southern West Virginia. In the midst of this wilderness park, just five miles south of Hinton, are nestled modern cabins, a campground and fine recreational facilites. The extra plus is that Bluestone is adjacent to Bluestone Lake, the state's third largest body of water.
Bluestone Lake
http://www.recreation.gov/detail.cfm?ID=314
Bluestone Dam spans the New River, forming Bluestone Lake, the third largest lake in West Virginia. With a 2,040-acre surface area, the lake provides boaters, water skiers, and fishermen with great recreational opportunities. The State of West Virginia operates Bluestone State Park with cabin rentals, picnicking and camping facilities. Also, a swimming pool, gift shop, two boat ramps, and a marina are operated for the convience of the visitors. Camping opportunities are also available at the state's Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area.
Summersville Lake
http://www.recreation.gov/detail.cfm?ID=(333)
Summersville Lake is located near the town of Summersville in
Nicholas County, West Virginia. With nearly 2,800 acres and
60 miles of shoreline, it is West Virginia's largest lake. The
lake boasts exceptional water clarity and a scenic contrast
of terrain ranging from rolling hills to vertical rock cliffs.
Water releases from Summersville Dam create world class rafting
through the Gauley River National Recreation Area. Nearly one
million visitors are attracted to Summersville Lake annually
for exceptional boating, rock climbing, camping, picnicking,
hunting, fishing, scuba diving, and hiking opportunities.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RIVERS
New River Gorge National River
http://www.nps.gov/neri/home.htm
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.
Gauley River National Recreation Area
http://www.nps.gov/gari
The 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and the six miles
of the Meadow River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing
a wide variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley
River contains several class V+ rapids, making it one of the
most adventurous white water boating rivers in the east.
Bluestone National Scenic River
http://www.nps.gov/blue
This scenic river preserves relatively unspoiled land in southern West Virginia and contains natural and historic features of the Appalachian plateau. In its 11 miles, the lower Bluestone River offers excellent warm water fishing, hiking, boating, and scenery.
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