Whitewater rafting in West Virginia has become the modern-day attraction of complete vacations that can include a world of activities, both on the river and off. The key component, of course, is still the marvelous whitewater that courses through the state’s magnificent mountain scenery. West Virginia offers one of the broadest arrays of river experiences available anywhere in the world. But for many of today’s visitors, that’s just the beginning.
In the early days, rafting was novel and pretty simple. There were hardly any amenities near the rafting areas. Guests hit the rapids for a half day or full day of rafting and, when the fun was over, they drove back home that night or to a hotel miles away. But that didn’t stop them from coming back. They would share their wild adventures with friends and always bring them back with them. As the crowds grew, so did the facilities.
