Let us be your guide. (For free!) Why should you put that kind of trust in us? We have been guides, really, all over the world! Okay, the whole world is stretching it, but a big chunk of the Western Hemisphere is accurate. From Montana’s ice cold waters and rugged back country, to the Grand […]
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You Are Leaving? So SOON?
“Honey, I am leaving!” “Again? So soon?” (with glee in his voice). “We will miss you, have fun.” Because if Momma ain’t happy, nobody’s happy! Groups fill The Meadows for lots of reasons. One of the best reasons is Boys or Girls Club Weekends. That’s our nickname for vacations where groups of gals or guys […]
How I Fell in Love in September in West Virginia
I fell in love in West Virginia in September and you should too. The year and the date are a little fuzzy, but I do remember the place. I traveled a lot back then. I had just rolled in from Montana, in the dark chased down a windy two-lane road by a coal truck. The […]
Bucket List: You Can Do it All Here in the New River Gorge
I took a quick look at all the fun stuff we did during our reunion. Here’s what I realized: Some of the people in the group will never need to make a bucket list because they have done any and everything that pops up. Others have slayed dragons so large and scary most of us […]
Why 250,000 Boy Scouts are Coming to The New River Gorge And You Should Too (Just Not at the Same Time!)
The beauty of this area is all it takes to understand why the Boy Scouts of America chose to locate their newest camp here in the New River Gorge. Access to so many awesome outdoor activities is what makes it even more special. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is the 4th High Adventure Base Camp […]
Why River Guides Are Awesome A Former New River Raft Guide Speaks
My first spring here in West Virginia, I was training to be a whitewater raft guide in the New River Gorge. In March. Right. It was cold. Unbelievably cold. A lot of our initial trips found us on the icy river with snow still on the banks and freezing air. I wondered to myself if […]
The Best Family White Water Raft Trip Ever
Having a really cool, clean comfortable cabin to curl up with your clan is a must. Okay, okay. This post is about the river, not the Cabins rentals. (Biased? Me biased?) I have my PHD in rivertrip-ology. Really. I guided trips for a living/lifestyle for many years on many rivers in several countries. Rafting was […]
