Multi Day Raft Trip on the New River
Layland, West Virginia
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Added by Devin Chattman
Visiting the New River in Autumn is an ancient experience in WV. The fall time provides solitude, something seldom found on this river that some geological estimates predict to be the 2nd oldest river in the world. For beta: feel free to contact me at Devinchattman19@gmail.com
Conservation efforts going on around the New River:
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