A kayaker navigates the turbulent waters of the Gauley River in Summersville, W.Va., on Sept. 30, 2020. American Rivers has named the Gauley River No. 10 on its list of most endangered rivers. (Getty ...

— -- For Heather Lukacs of Russellville, W. Va., a favorite part of the Gauley River is near a break in a 100-foot rock wall where Canyon Doors Rapid forms standing waves. With a lifetime of ...

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Every September and October, West Virginia’s Gauley River features the world’s best whitewater. The Summersville Dam is drawn down at 2,800 cubic feet per second by the U.S. Army ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state Public Service Commission issued an order Friday telling the Gauley River Public Service District and West Virginia American Water Company to come up with a better ...

The Gauley River in West Virginia is notorious for its raging rapids, huge rocks, and fun whitewater rafting trips. September 8 and 9, five boys from Orange's Boy Scout Troop 14 took a trip down the ...

The seven week long Gauley River whitewater season kicked off Friday with a blast from the past. A huge tube in the Summersville Dam was opened for four hours creating waves and wind near the dam's ...

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. – The West Virginia Land Trust invites the public to celebrate the protection of the Heart of the Upper Gauley River Canyon on Friday, Sept. 26. The WVLT will host a celebration in ...

SUMMERSVILLE, W.Va. — The National Park Service says two Virginia residents have died in the Gauley River in Nicholas County in recent days. A woman identified by authorities as Lee Lenora Doyle, 63, ...

Here’s a look at just a few of the good deals for running the Gauley River. Also go online at the West Virginia Division of Tourism site at www.wvriversports.com to access the Web sites of all the ...

OAK HILL, WV (WVNS) — It is that time of year again to tame the “Beast of the East” in the 31st annual Upper Gauley Animal Race! The race will take place on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at ...