MUSIC: "Country Roads" - John Denver
Jan, Johnny, Phil and I went white water rafting along the
New River in West Virginia during Labor Day weekend, 2008.
We enjoyed riding the rapids and the other water activities provided by
ACE Adventure Center. I highly recommend white water rafting.
New River in West Virginia during Labor Day weekend, 2008.
We enjoyed riding the rapids and the other water activities provided by
ACE Adventure Center. I highly recommend white water rafting.
Johnny, Jan, Charlie and Phil in gear
Rick talks about white water rafting safety
Our group from left to right: Jan, Phil, Heidi, Matt, Charlie and Johnny
Jan with our excellent guide, Randy. He made our trip a great experience. Thanks Randy!
Johnny with his father, Jan
Heidi and Matt were in our group. They are a very nice couple from Michigan.
Here we are tackling the rapids. Photo taken by ACE Adventure Center.
There are up to class-5 rapids along the Lower New River. Jan gets soaked at the front of the raft.
Photo taken by ACE Adventure Center.
Photo taken by ACE Adventure Center.
Snacking before lunch
A nice lunch buffet prepared by our guides with grilled hamburgers, chicken, vegetables and cookies
My nephew Johnny by an old train bridge
An activity included jumping off this 30-foot-tall rock into the water. Those who were brave did this.
Johnny caught in mid-air
Heidi and Matt jump off the rock together
Here we are swimming in mild rapids
Johnny ready to come back in the raft
Phil and a beautiful view of the mountains
Jan, Johnny and Matt
Just me
Group of rafts on the New River
