“I’m sooo bored!”
Guess what, parents? You can totally shock the h*ll out of your kids on summer vacation with three words: white water rafting. (I know that’s kind of a strong way to put it, but it’s true).
Also, the word bored is outlawed here. No whining.
Surf west virginia, y'all!
And when I’m talking about those three words,”white water rafting”, you know I don’t mean the lazy river kind. It’s very cool for families, kids love it, and, well, so do we.
Here are 5 common questions we get from folks booking:
1. Which river and section is right for my family?
Kids 6 to 12—The Middle New River. Fun splashy rapids, great scenery, lots of wildlife (we saw 2 bald eagles this week), as well as creepy crawly things kids love. Do it in a raft or do it in a duckie. Kids 12 and older—The Lower New River. Great for first timers and experienced folks. The Lower is a wide part of the river at the beginning, but the canyon walls crowd in later on. The gradient of the river gets steeper, making this a fun ride of roller coaster rapids and whitewater waves. It’s where the big kids play.
2. How do I get there from here (because if I hear “are we there yet” one more time I’m going to [insert your own version of insanity here])?
We’re actually the easiest place to get to in West Virginia. Seriously. We are within 8 hours or less of most of the eastern U.S. Just don’t confuse us with Virginia; we’re a bit touchy about that. Amtrak goes right through the New River Gorge, and if you like, we can pick you up at one of the stations next to the river. In a hurry? Fly to Yeager Airport in Charleston WV (CRW) and rent a car from Enterprise (we have a deal w’ them- call us about it).
3. Where do we stay?
Got you covered. We have it all, from camping to deluxe cabins at Cabins on Miller Ridge, to B&B’s and hotels. We take the “staying” part seriously; the lodging totally makes (or breaks) the vacation. You get the idea.
4. What else is there to do in your area?
Here? Well, we have a National Park and 2 State Parks within 20 minutes. We go rock climbing, horseback riding, and ATV riding, just to name a few (and they pick you up—no driving). We have Tamarac, a beautiful juried arts center. Theatre West Virginia, an outdoor ampitheater. And lots more, of course. And hey, didn’t I say no whining??
5. What’s the fun factor?
Pretty high for the kids. Like, off the charts, talk about it for the rest of the year, can’t wait to go back levels of fun. No-brainer fun. Pry the smile off your face with a crowbar fun. You will be the guaranteed hero in your family for setting up this vacation.
Just don’t tell them how easy it was.
Tags: Adventure Vacations, family vacations, holy fun batman!, white water rafting