River-Based Adventure Sports
Whitewater rafting, kayaking and fishing. Whitewater rafting in its natural element is quite different than its equivalent at a themed amusement park. At an amusement park, it is one of many rides for the day. On the river, it is THE ride for the day. Likewise, you can learn to paddle and roll a kayak in an indoor or outdoor pool or even on a lake. NARR’s kayak school utilizes Summersville Lake and the New River for its introductory clinics. On the river there are calm pools to practice your kayaking skills and you have moving water that is the real thing. Fishing can also be done from the bank of a body of water, but on the river it is easier to get to some of the best fishing spots because you are mobile.

Land-Based Adventure Sports
Outdoor climbing wall, canopy course, challenge courses and paintball. All of these activities are located right on NARR’s property and are within walking distance to on-site lodging and parking. The climbing wall can be enjoyed for the sheer fun of doing it or can be incorporated into experiential education and challenge programs. Tucked away into the forest on NARR’s property, our canopy course and low and high ropes courses are the setting for challenge by choice. These challenge courses introduce you to new ways to think and play. As well, paintball can be great team fun on its own or further developed into more meaningful play. Sampler packages are available so that you can give these experiences a try without committing to a full program.

Mountain-Based Adventure Sports
The mountainous terrain is the focal point to the activity. Half and full-day activities include mountain biking, rock climbing/rappelling, horseback riding, ATV trail rides, hiking and geocaching. Mountain biking can be as rugged and challenging as you want or a leisurely cruise along the river on the old railroad track bed.

Rock climbing tests your skills as you select your route up the rock face while rappelling is that feeling of jumping backwards off the edge, except you are harnessed in for protection.

Old logging and mining trails do double duty as horseback trails with many wonderful overlooks of the river canyons. Similar trails are perfect for cruising through the forest on an All Terrain Vehicle.

With such a variety of trails, the mountains make for some great hiking and geocaching as well. All you need for hiking is the willingness to do so, a map, a few recommendations for our favorites, good shoes, food and water. The National Park Service has maps and hiking guides.

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