In 1966, two grave diggers in Clendenin, West Virginia, reported the sighting of a strange winged figure with red eyes. After an action-packed day, visitors can grab a bite to eat at any of the three on-site restaurants and retreat to their choice of accommodations, which include everything from cozy cabins to glamping tents with views of the New River Gorge Bridge and surrounding forest. On Summersville Lake (the largest in West Virginia), there's kayaking, standup paddle boarding and multi-sport excursions that include a little bit of everything. Adventure seekers can also enjoy zip lining and canopy tours (including a nighttime MoonTrek), rappelling, mountain biking, guided hikes, horseback riding, cave tours, laser tag and paintball. Travelers rave about the half- and multi-day excursions for various skill levels, noting that the guides are friendly, helpful and all-around great. The destination resort offers a dizzying array of outdoor activities, the most popular of which is whitewater rafting.
The ultimate experience in West Virginia, Adventures on the Gorge, is an award-winning adventure outfitter and resort on the rim of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
