Reading Time: 4 minutes The New River Gorge Bridge Walk Tour is fun, exciting, and provides a unique perspective of both the bridge and the gorge. Walking under a bridge on a 24-inch wide catwalk might not sound exciting at first. But, when the walk is under the longest single-arch bridge in the Western […]
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Reading Time: 5 minutes The Endless Wall Trail packs more scenic overlooks into a relatively short, 3-mile hike than most trails. Located near the New River Gorge National Park’s main visitor center, this hike can be easily added to your itinerary as you plan a visit. This is one of those places where pictures
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Reading Time: 4 minutes The Long Point Trail leads to one of the best viewpoints of the New River Gorge Bridge that you can find. This trail offers an out-and-back hike that is around 3 miles roundtrip. While there are many superb trails in the New River Gorge National Park, the Long Point Trail
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Are you thinking or dreaming about an Appalachian Trail thru-hike? If you’re looking for a way to connect with yourself, others, and nature, all while experiencing jaw-dropping scenery, then thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail may be for you! Here are some things to know before thru-hiking the AT. Click here for
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Reading Time: 3 minutes If you’ve decided to try out canoeing, you’re in for some excitement! Canoeing is a great form of exercise, a fantastic way to get fresh air, and best of all, lots of fun. But before you can start truly enjoying yourself, you need to properly prepare. Here are tips for
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Backpacking safety is an important topic for those considering an outing. While backpacking is an amazing pastime, it can also be dangerous. Preparation is key to having a safe, stress-free experience which will help ensure that you can enjoy backpacking for years to come.
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Canoeing is an amazing activity that both adults and kids will love, but doing anything for the first time with kids can be pretty complicated. With a bit of planning, you can ensure that everyone has a good time. Here are some tips for canoeing with kids that will help
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Investing in high-quality gear is one of the first steps you should take if you’re going to get into backpacking. You may want to rent your gear early on, but if you want to become a regular backpacker, it will make more sense to buy your own equipment. It will
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Reading Time: 3 minutes To become a great canoer, you have to practice your paddling skills. Whether you’re switching directions, navigating into a tight spot, or moving backwards, you need to know the right canoe stroke for the job. Here are the basic canoe strokes every canoer should learn. Forward Canoe Stroke This is
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Backpacking can be a wonderful activity to do with friends. But if you’ve only ever gone on group backpacking trips, you may be missing out! Solo backpacking trips are a great way to take time to yourself, reflect on life, and just recharge from the general stresses of life. Here’s
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