The New River Region
The New River/Green Valley region of the state is abundant with rich natural resources. Find out everything you need to know about the Mountain State at Tamarack: The Best of West Virginia. Located off of Interstate 77, you will find more than 1,200 artisans and businesses represented in this abundance of West Virginia handcrafts, fine art, live entertainment and great food. This region is known nationally for its whitewater rafting. With plentiful streams coming down from the mountain regions feeding the Gauley, New, and numerous other rivers, avid rafters can experience some of the most exciting whitewater in the world. The Gauley drops almost 700 feet through 28 miles of canyon and ranges from Class III to Class V+ rapids. The New River, the second oldest river in the world, drops 240 feet over a 14-mile run through a deep sandstone gorge and boasts Class I-V rapids making it the biggest whitewater river in the east. For the winter season, skiers will not want to miss visiting Ghent, home to Winterplace Resort. With the mountain open until 10 pm every night and offering 27 trails and slopes, this is a great family skiing area offering skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. The New River/Greenbrier Valley region offers opportunities to see the less ordinary, whether you seek high adventure, luxurious comfort, breathtaking scenery, or the unimaginable. |
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