What a great way to spend a summer day. This is a rafting review, we only came up for the day, but…read morewe are already talking about next year and doing a two day visit and double our rafting fun. We picked the Lower New River, a full day adventure. We kicked off a little bit before 9 and had a quick equipment assignment and then climbed aboard a well seasoned bus. Its a bus and it served its purpose. During the ride we got a basic but funny safety briefing. You can tell these guys love their job and enjoy making life fun. After about a 25 minute ride, we arrived at the departure spot and got assigned a raft. We are a family of 4 so they assigned two more people to our raft and our guide, Jackson was phenomenal! Seriously, Jackson is so chill and personable, we could have just hung out and listened to his adventures in life. He did a really great job making everyone feel welcomed, valued and appreciated. For me, I know I would have been barking rules at our novice tubers, but he just gave specific instructions on what to expect, what to do if the 'in case' happens, and provided assurance that he would protect everyone. He also provided fun little facts about the river and history of the Gorge. We saw class II to class IV rapids and there were some intense moments. It took me a couple rapids to figure out that Jackson would strategically place our boat in the best part of the rapids for maximum effect, which made this ride so memorable. Despite sometimes facing a wall of water, we always felt in control and hearing Jackson hooting and hollering like a kid gave the assurance and reminder that this is 100% fun adrenaline. The river water was cool and refreshing, not shockingly cold in July and the levels were high so we had a good time. We did stop half way down for a lunch which consisted of either meat/cheese sandwiches or PB sandwiches, potato salad, a pasta salad, watermelon, chips & salsa, and a desert. It was good and sustained everyone. The second half of the day the river was even better than the first half. At the end, we got picked up by the bus with an even shorter ride back to AOTG. They provided a couple coolers of ice cold water, soda, and gatorade for the ride back. Once back we showered, changed and checked out the photos of our trip. This was an 11 out of 10 experience for my family and like I said, we are already planning on coming back for a 2 day trip.

Wow wow wow. We tend to be a little bougie with our accommodations so we were going out on a limb…read moreduring our trip to West Virginia. Partly because there were no four seasons in the area (mostly joking) but also because we were in WeSt vIrGiNiA and wanted to get in touch with NaTuRe we decided to go outside of our cocmfort zone and picked some closer to nature options. This was the second. We went with Kaymoor at Adventures on the Gorge. Thjey have the full scale between literal camping and hotel-like, I believe we chose the most hotel-like option. I wanted to do the glamping but there were none available about a month before our trip when I finally got my shit together to book shit. Check in was super easy. We were given a key and a treasure map of how to get to our "cabin" which was easy to drive to. It is a legit cabin in the woods but will all amenities one would expect staying in the a hotel. Great bathroom and shower with a ton of towels, bedroom and separate lounge room that included a mini fridge. TV, wifi, climate control. There was even a cute little porch with chairs in the literal woods. It is so cool. AC worked great. The shower was great. They provided more towels than I'm used to getting at hotels. The bed was SUPER COMFY. I literally don't have enough good things to say about this place. Such a good choice.

Everything about this company is amazing! We will be big time returning customers. The staff and…read moreguides are very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Our top favorite is KP but as we rode and spoke with other guides they are all great! Bartley was our trio leader this time around and he did great at entertaining us while informing us of the important things! Highly recommend this place!

Brian took a group of ladies and created a strong team that hit the New River. He was able to build…read moreeveryone's confidence and we challenged "the surprise" rapids. So proud of gurl power.

I have rafted many times with this group. I have returned with friends who had a fabulous time…read more Once we requested the Oar Frame boat because this group of friends was nervous about rafting. It was a delight.

This is the best time you can have outdoors in nature with friends/Family... I have been with…read moreMountain River tours about 8 times. I have been with other tour companies for the New River rapids and these guys are a great time. They were actually my first guides for the new River and I had such a great time I've visited them many times. I highly recommend this group and plan on going again. Thanks for the great times and will see you in 2022...

We had such an amazing experience with Cantrell's Ultimate Rafting! From start to finish, the staff…read morewas friendly, welcoming, and made us feel comfortable while still giving us the excitement we were looking for. The guides were knowledgeable, funny, and did a great job making the whole trip feel safe and fun. The scenery around Fayetteville and the New River Gorge was absolutely beautiful, and rafting through the rapids was such an adrenaline rush. It was the perfect combination of adventure, laughs, and getting to enjoy the outdoors. I would definitely recommend Cantrell's to anyone looking for an unforgettable rafting experience in West Virginia. We had an absolute blast and would 100% do it again!

No better place to experience Gauley Season!! The grounds are well kept, fantastic vibe, food, and…read morecustomer service. Our raft guide was Scootie, and he was excellent in guiding the Upper Gauley. He was knowledgeable of the area and provided historical facts during the limited downtime of the gnarly rapids. Looking forward to next time!

Wildwater Expeditions is one of a conglomerate of different rafting companies providing tours of…read moreboth the Upper Gauley and the Lower New River in Fayettesville, WV. I thought this company was equal parts fun and professional, and I thoroughly enjoyed my latest whitewater rafting trip. The missing star is due to difficulties with directions for camping and a misunderstanding concerning the relative strengths of the different rivers during the month of April. Overall, however, it should be stressed that this is a fun bunch that also understands the nuances of the river. For each individual, it depends on what you are looking for as far as which whitewater group is right for you. If you are looking for the cheapest price without regard to training, you might want to go with Passages (just understand that during my trip an entire boat went swimming on a dangerous hydraulic that luckily ended only with one person's pants missing - it could have been far, far worse). If you are looking for the group that is going to be the most "daring", you might want to go with Songer. If you want a company that is going to lead you expertly and efficiently through the most dangerous waves, yet you still live to tell about it, then you want Wildwater. Our river guide for this trip was Bode (yes, I was initially disappointed because I thought the blonde-haired river guide was hot). He seemed like a relatively fun, nature-loving man who enjoyed spending time on the river. He had some ridiculous jokes, but I enjoyed his attempts to keep things light and entertaining. Most importantly, he took us through some crushing waves without losing anyone. He expertly guided us between two huge rocks that surely would have capsized our boat but for Bode's knowledge of the river currents. His awareness was especially acute when we were faced with certain danger based on a rival company's idiotic attempt to enter a class V rapid concurrently with our own group. We came out fine; they were lucky no one was seriously hurt. (And that, my friends, is why you pay extra money for trained river guides.) After our trip, our river guides treated us to some cold beer before we loaded up on a bus and headed back to base camp. We found some seriously cheap Great Lakes Mountain beer on sale as well and took advantage of it. After a fun, grueling day, we called it a night. I'm not someone who goes rafting every week, but I was impressed with this last trip. If you come to the New River Gorge for whitewater rafting, I'd strongly suggest you consider using these guides for your trip.

Evyn is the best bartender ever!…read more Beers were cold and good and local. Vibe is chill.

What's not to love - bikes, beer and goats!…read more We had fantastic service in the bike shop as well as the eatery. We came on a Tuesday, which is there big prep day for food but still had plenty of options for a snack after a day on the trails. Overall great vibes and service!

A mother/daughter day adventure trip for the ages, we'll never forget. Was everything we hoped it…read morewould be. Took the short flight, we saw Hawks Nest, Hawks Nest Dam from the lower side, the New River Gorge Bridge and the Endless Wall were the highlights for me! Bill and Ashley were the best! We loved the flight itself in a WWII open Bi-plane! That was the coolest flight ever! I fully recommend this company, their available flights and if you desire, the aerobatics comes with the package! Judy and Samantha, woohoo!

The whole experience was phenomenal. From the beginning, talking with Bill and his wife Ashley, I…read morefelt extremely comfortable in taking a plane ride. It was a speculative decision. The flight itself was awesome, I didn't feel sick or uneasy (which can happen to me sometimes). The views were incredible. I cannot wait to go back and do it again. I would like to even take my children. I appreciate Ashley and Bill talking me through the process and making me feel some comfortable and making this an experience I will never forget.

Wow such a wonderful hike to breathtaking views! The trail is located in the New River Gorge State…read morePark. We parked at the fern parking lot taking a round trip 2.3 total hike. The ascent is gradual- easy to moderate hike. Bring good shoes and plenty of water.

Excellent Hike, this trail and the Long Point Trail were awesome. This is a trail that with a…read morepermit rock climbers use. There are a lot of drop offs, be careful with kids.

Fayetteville, WV, is a lovely small town located along the southern side of the New River Gorge off…read moreroute 19. The area is steeped in history and beautiful scenery. Activities such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing are available for the adventure seekers. The town has boutiques and small restaurants.

An absolutely delightful small town to send a few days while you visit New River Gorge National…read morePark. Cute restaurants and brew pubs. We stayed at the historic Morris Harvey House which was wonderful.