“Get your bass in gear” while in West Virginia catch some fish here! West Virginia is a great place to see beautiful landscape, including the Appalachian Mountains and rivers and valleys between. What better way to enjoy the breathtaking land than to be a part of it, fishing on the New, the Greenbrier, the Elk, and the Gauley rivers.

At Pro River Outfitters, they can customize your trip and work around you with flexible schedules and accommodating itineraries. The guides are knowledgeable and helpful in showing customers a great time and passion about fishing. Fly fishing is also available for those experienced or simply beginners.
There is a variety of fish in West Virginia to catch. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and spotted bass are all fish are only some of the fish you may find at the end of your line when fishing. The thrill of the catch as well as the serene environment makes fishing in West Virginia peaceful and quite enjoyable.

At Pro River Outfitters they supply equipment for fishers, or they are welcome to bring their own. Also, you will not go hungry! Along with your trip come a packed lunch, snacks to munch on, and a cooler full of water, soda, and beer.

Pro River Outfitters is located one hour from Charleston, so after enjoying a day on the river, head back to Charleston for a nice quiet dinner (seafood if you are still in the mood!), and reminisce on a fantastic, relaxing day.

Boating in the Kanawha River is one of the best ways to spend an afternoon. Nothing is better than being on the water in the warm months, floating along the capital city seeing the different attractions the town is made up of.

Pontoon boat rentals are available in Charleston from Pier 54 Marina for mornings, afternoons, or full days. At reasonable prices, Pier 54 Marina makes sure you have the best boating experience. People spend afternoons out on their boats enjoying the surrounding mountainous landscape, passing by the capitol, and other great sights Charleston has to offer!

Live on the Levee, summer concerts performed at Haddad Riverfront park are a popular time to be out on boats, especially pontoon boats, enjoying the music and atmosphere. There are also live concerts and fireworks often throughout the summer during festivals and special occasions that can be viewed from your boat’s seat on the river.

If you get hungry while out on the river, don’t hesitate to drop by The Barge, one of Charleston’s most popular restaurants conveniently located on the river to pull up and dock for lunch and drinks.

No matter what you decide to do out there on the Kanawha, boating in Charleston will definitely not be a disappointment!

West Virginia has adopted the latest trend of geocaching! Many may ask, what exactly is geocaching anyways? Well, it is more or less a modern day treasure hunt that was founded in 2000. Equipped with a GPS device and a set of coordinates informing you where a location of a cache is, players venture out in order to find a treasure on the adventure of a lifetime. When they find the location of the cache, players are rewarded with some sort of a goodie and often times a log book to record thoughts or stories.

Geocaching is a free adventure as long as the player is armed with a GPS device. This device is necessary to the game because it helps you locate where the caches are. It is important for players to keep in mind that getting to the caches is half the fun. You never know what may be standing in your way, and must always be prepared for an adventure!

In order to get started on this up and coming adventure, all you must do is get acquainted with your GPS device and use the Cache Search Page to find a cache to get started on. Once you make note of the latitude and longitude of the caches, enter them into your GPS and get started! You can do as many caches as you want in a day, and often, players like to leave their own caches in exchange!

Get involved in the latest trend of treasure hunting, and enjoy the breathtaking landscape and scenery as you make your way through Charleston, West Virginia and your treasure hunt! Most importantly, good luck and have fun!

“Adventures for a day, memories for a lifetime.” Adventures on the Gorge offer the best adventure destination. From Charleston, it is only 45 minutes to Fayetteville, West Viriginia where you can spend the day partaking in all the adventures this group has to offer.

From whitewater rafting, fishing, kayaking, zip lining, bridgewalking, mountain biking, paintballing, and rock climbing, there is an adventure that everyone in the family can enjoy. Choose to spend the day white water rafting on the lower new river, the upper new river, or the rapid run. Select either the gravity zip lines that travel at a faster pace, or the tree top canopy tour to fly through the Appalachian Mountains. Explore the beautiful scenery with the Bridgewalk, mountain biking, or rock climbing throughout the area. Paintballing offers fun and excitement for children ten and up.

Anything you choose promises that you will not be disappointed. The Adventures on the Gorge team will ensure that you are satisfied and have the best time possible. So come out and enjoy this outdoor adventure!

Tired of the same-old routine? You owe it to yourself to have a little fun while visiting Charleston, West Virginia. Paintballing in Scary Creek has been a tradition for 17 years and counting. Scary Creek is only 15 minutes away from Charleston, making it a convenient spot for an afternoon activity! Take advantage of this opportunity and join us out on the fields!

Paintballing is an activity that many people are dedicatedly involved in, but it is also an activity that many people have never even tried. Depending on each individual, some people play competitively while others simply play for fun. Whatever the case may be, it is a fun-filled event for all.

Scary Creek provides three different fields and referees to guarantee that the rules are followed. The area allows you to rent or bring your own equipment. So, what are you waiting for? Come find your inner child by testing out paintballing, or if you are a regular, checking out on of West Virginia’s legendary paintballing areas. Anyone ages 10 and up is encouraged to join in on the fun.

So come show your colors out at Scary Creek for a day in paintballing paradise!

Looking for some magic to liven up your day? Bring your family and head to Magic Island located in downtown Charleston, West Virginia for some outdoor fun! Magic Island is located on the Kanawha River right off of the Kanawha Boulevard. It is a public park for the city of Charleston, and was dubbed “Magic Island” due to the river levels rise and fall, occasionally causing the island to “magically” slip underwater.

Located near many restaurants in the convenient area of downtown Charleston, Magic Island allows travelers to fall into paradise for an afternoon with its walking track, sand volleyball courts, and picnic areas.

Come spend the afternoon with friends and family enjoying the sunshine and the beauty of the river, playing Frisbee, throw the football, take part in volleyball, or simply picnicking and enjoying each other’s company. There are often events that take place on Magic Island, and during the summer months gather on movie night for an outdoor free family flick.

No matter what you choose, this little getaway is a perfect afternoon activity to enjoy the state’s beauty as well as some serenity. Don’t short yourself on an opportunity to bring magic into your everyday life!

“The city with a mine of its own.” What better way to discover West Virginia than to learn and take a tour of an actual coal mine? Coal mining is a very important part of West Virginia’s history and economy, and “keeps the lights on” nationwide. Beckley, West Virginia, only an hour away from Charleston, offers an opportunity for travelers to tour the largest and most admired coal heritage destination in the region.

The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine also includes a visitor center, Fudgery, coal museum, and a new, large Company Store that attracts visitors from all over. The travelers are granted the opportunity to visit a widespread collection of photographs, mining artifacts, and other history of the coal towns in southern West Virginia. While this is all interesting and could capture your entire day, what really attracts the most viewers is the actual tour that brings travelers below the ground with a veteran coal miner guide. Guests are pulled along a track in an authentic “man car,” used in real mines, traveling 1,500 feet beneath the New River Park.

Along with the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is the Youth Museum of Southern West Virginia. This is located conveniently close to the Exhibition Coal Mine, and a popular choice for children to learn history as well as be entertained. There are many different exhibits that change yearly.

Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy learning life in Southern West Virginia by visiting the mine, and be sure to take a piece of history home with you from the Company Store!

What better way to spend a family-oriented day than at the park? Coonskin Park is located in Charleston and is one of the most beautiful parks in the region. It is open for dawn to dusk every day and invites visitors from all over to come enjoy its wonders.

Spending an afternoon among the rolling hills and hidden valleys is the best way to pass your time in West Virginia. Whether you are interested in being a part of nature or just enjoying the sports offered at Coonskin, anybody can find enjoyment at this park.

There are many activities to fill your day at Coonskin Park. The park has over a thousand acres of hiking and biking trails, an Olympic sized pool, an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, a 2000 seat soccer stadium, sand volleyball courts, bike rentals, pedal boat rentals, playground area, a modern amphitheater, and various picnic shelters. Along with this, there are meeting and reception rooms available to rent.

Coonskin offers fun for all ages and interests. So don’t let an afternoon get away from you, come spend the day at Coonskin Park!

Spend an afternoon at Little Creek and it will be an afternoon you surely will not regret. Little Creek is a quiet area where you can enjoy the simple pleasures of nature in a safe, park setting. The park is located just a few miles from the Ramada Charleston; therefore you can come for just a little while, or spend an entire day there.

Visitors of Little Creek could enjoy an afternoon of golf. With incredibly reasonable rates, the golf course welcomes people to play on West Virginia’s beautiful landscape, testing their skills on the green. West Virginia golf courses challenge golfers to play on and around the mountains, demanding different shots and angles and allowing the golfers to enhance their skills.

Little Creek is also the home of an Olympic size pool for the entire family to enjoy. Visitors are welcome to relax poolside, enjoy the concession stand and the refreshing water. Little Creek offers several dining rooms to choose from, so visitors can enjoy lunch or dinner! The restaurant is set up to accommodate for a romantic evening for you and a significant other or to entertain and large group.

So come enjoy a day of fun at Little Creek!

Prefer an aerial view of West Virginia’s rolling hills and deep valleys? Well, you are in luck! Almost Heaven Helicopter Tours allow visitors to admire the breathtaking landscape from the sky. Flying through the gorge and around the mountains allows travelers to witness all the Mountain State has to offer from a view like none other.

The helicopters are equipped with enormous bubble windows that bring the best views for passengers to enjoy. Flying around the mountains, passengers are wearing headsets that allow them to easily communicate with their pilot. The pilots are FAA Certified Commercial Helicopter Pilots that will make your ride pleasant and enjoyable with their knowledge and friendly attitudes.

The Almost Heaven Helicopter Tours invite everyone ages six and up to enjoy flying around the gorge and often to the Gauley River. They offer affordable rates and ensure that your experience is a memorable one.

So don’t waste any time! Come and “Fly the Gorge” today!