Bridge Day in West Virginia
OK, let’s start by saying this: Watching people freefall off of a 876 foot bridge never -never- gets old.
That’s what Bridge Day (Saturday, October 17th) is all about, if you’ve never been. It’s West Virginia’s biggest festival, and definitely one of the world’s great spectacles. And it just happens to be in our backyard.
So here’s a quick list of reasons why you should come. Check them off and book your trip. We try not to out and out sell stuff here on the blog, but this one is a “don’t miss” situation.
1. Rafting- Well, what’d you think we were going to say? The best way to check out bridge day is from the river, after paddling down the rapids of the New River Gorge. You can (and should) book here.
2. People Jumping Off A Bridge- Yup, that’s what all the fuss is about. And unless you’ve seen it, you have no idea what you’re in for. Coolness at the speed of physics.
3. Food, And Lots Of It- The whole thing kicks off with “A Taste Of Bridge Day” on Friday night, a party that brings together all of the best food from around the gorge and you.
4. Rappel- Some people leave the bridge on a 750 foot rope and just dangle there for a while, out in space. Want to be one? There’s a zipline that’s open to the public. Really.
5. Chili- After the bridge jumping ceases, everyone will gather in town for the 1st annual Bridge Day Chili Cookoff. There will be beer.
One last thing: Do you get on Facebook? Watch YouTube? Post photos on Flickr? Um, tweet on Twitter? If so, please share your Bridge Day stuff. Just tag everything you post with #bridgeday, and we’ll have it available on our social media newsroom feed, too.
That’s it. Are there better reasons to come? Post them here. Hope to see you
Tags: Adventure Vacations, Bridge Day, New River Gorge Bridge, Songer Whitewater, West Virginia Whitewater Rafting, white water rafting