Volunteers Swarm Flood-Ravaged Regions Of W.Va.
Scores of volunteers have poured into flood-worn north-central West Virginia, bringing cleanup supplies and food that residents need for the long recovery ahead.
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Renovated Canyon Rim Visitor Center Shows Off New River Gorge
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Canyon Rim visitor center recently got a facelift and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday. The $1.7 million dollar renovation includes an upgraded theater, new exhibits, and info on what to do and where to go in the park and adjacent national scenic river ways.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Tourism Growth Depends On Access To Flights
Airports are the cornerstone for the economic development and vitality of any region. As a key part of West Virginia’s transportation system, a viable airport network is the catalyst for state access to the national and worldwide marketplace.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNavigating Wood, Whitewater And The Art Of Paddle Making
Appalachia boasts some of the wildest rivers on the East Coast, including the Gauley, the Youghiogheny, and the New River. And though whitewater paddling is now popular in the region, it wasn’t long ago that paddlers first started exploring these rivers, designing their own gear and even building their own paddles. Inside Appalachia Folkways Corps Reporter Clara Haizlett spoke with some of these DIY paddle makers about their love for the craft and perhaps more importantly — their love for the water.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRafting Guides Gearing up for Gauley River Fall Season
Some rafting guides are making practice runs before the start of the fall season on the Gauley River.Adventures on the Gorge Vice President Dave Arnold tells WVVA-TV that his guides are...
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Whitewater Rafting Traffic up in West Virginia Last Year
West Virginia's whitewater rafting industry saw a 3 percent increase in visitors last year compared to 2014.State Division of Natural Resources figures show traffic on the New, Gauley and other West Virginia rivers totaled 134,082 customers in 2015, up 3,900...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhitewater Rafting Company Files Loan Application
West Virginia's Economic Development Authority has accepted its first loan application from a whitewater rafting company since lawmakers allowed the agency to approve public-assisted financing for such businesses.The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports that the agency on Th...
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