Whitewater rafting teams with BASE jumping from the New River Gorge Bridge

June 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Travelers will enjoy the nation's best whitewater rafting as part of the season's final rafting weekend during ‘Bridge Day Blowout’ at West Virginia’s premier adventure resort: River Expeditions.  October 14 – 16, Bridge Day Blowout Weekend brings the rafting season to a close with three days packed with fun in West Virginia's stunning New River Gorge.  Guests can raft the Gauley River or the New River and can watch as B.A.S.E. jumpers leap a whopping 876 feet from the New River Gorge Bridge and land via parachute during one of the most talked about travel events in the U.S.

River Expeditions Bridge Day packages starts at just $135/person for one day of New River rafting (Saturday only). Two-day packages start at $200 and include:
•   Rafting on the New River on Saturday as you watch B.A.S.E. jumpers leap 876 ft. from the New River Gorge Bridge
•   Sunday rafting the Gauley for the last day of rafting in the 2011 season
•   Three nights of camping
•   BBQ dinner Saturday
•   Light breakfast each morning

Other options include a two-day trip rafting on the Gauley River for $235/person, or a Lower or Upper Gauley trip on Sunday only for $150/person.

Additionally, guests will receive huge savings at the Outfitters Store and can party the night away at the unforgettable after-party at The Red Dog River Saloon. For complete information about River Expeditions, or to make reservations, visit www.raftinginfo.com.

Conveniently located 4 miles south of the world-famous New River Gorge Bridge in the heart of West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park, River Expeditions guests Experience America’s Best Whitewater®.  A family-owned and operated business, River Expeditions offers more than 70 years of combined outfitting experience in rafting, mountain biking, ATV touring, horseback riding, rock climbing and rappelling.  On-site RV and tent camp sites, outfitter and camp stores, Fire Creek Lodge and Conference Center, message therapy, dining area, outdoor pools, hot tubs, paintball and The Red Dog River Saloon™ add to the guest experience.  River Expeditions’ rafting season runs annually April-October. Complete information, event schedules, directions and reservations are available at www.raftinginfo.com or (800) 463-9873.
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