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AMERICAN ALLIGATOR BEING INTRODUCED IN THE NEW RIVER GORGE – GOT YA! HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S!
April 4, 2017 AMERICAN ALLIGATOR BEING INTRODUCED IN THE NEW RIVER GORGE – GOT YA! HAPPY APRIL FOOL’S!

As an effort to diversify our habitat here in the New River Gorge, officials from the EPA are introducing the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) into the ecosystem. The current biosphere of the area is believed to support this species. “The water of the New River can reach temperatures around 85 degrees during the summer months. There is also plenty of aquatic life to sustain a healthy diet for the reptile,” an agency representative stated.

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THE SECRET’S OUT! WONDERLAND WATERPARK
February 9, 2016 THE SECRET’S OUT! WONDERLAND WATERPARK

I can’t believe I’m typing these words but our winter of construction is finally coming to a close. During our off-season, we have improved almost all aspects of our fun-filled resort.

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OFFICIAL 2016 MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT
January 14, 2016 OFFICIAL 2016 MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT

Hear ye, all of our fun, festive, festy peeps – the final line-up is here for a weekend of amazing bands! This year’s Mountain Music Festival promises to deliver the grassy, funky sounds you guys love.

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How To Make Your Heart Skip A Beat For Valentine’s Day
April 4, 2020 How To Make Your Heart Skip A Beat For Valentine’s Day

Nothing makes your heart beat faster than your sweetie, right? Wrong. Our zip line canopy tour is the most heart-pounding thing you can do this time of year here in the New River Gorge (unless you want to brave some icy whitewater, then winter/spring rafting actually beats everything on the heart-pounding scale).

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Wishing You The Happiest Holiday Ever
April 4, 2017 Wishing You The Happiest Holiday Ever

As we’re dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh this holiday season, the mind tends to drift to memories of sunny days, blue skies and the wonderous whitewater we enjoyed at ACE this past year.

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3 REASONS TO #OPTOUTSIDE WITH US ON BLACK FRIDAY
February 12, 2016 3 REASONS TO #OPTOUTSIDE WITH US ON BLACK FRIDAY

#1: John Muir said it best: “Going to the mountains is going home.” We could elaborate on this, offer a study or some statistics to prove what we already inherently know.

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THIS WEEK’S ACTION IN THE SKY: ORIONIDS METEOR SHOWER
April 26, 2016 THIS WEEK’S ACTION IN THE SKY: ORIONIDS METEOR SHOWER

One of the year’s biggest meteor showers in happening this week, October 20-22 – The Orionids promise up to 20 shooting stars per hour.

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DON’T FORGET – BRIDGE JAM IS THIS WEEKEND!
September 12, 2016 DON’T FORGET – BRIDGE JAM IS THIS WEEKEND!

As Gauley season comes to an end, this weekend Bridge Jam promises to make a great weekend in Fayetteville even better. The fall colors are peaking and the Bridge Jam festival has a star-studded lineup of Bluegrass, Americana, and rock music, plus with craft beer and local food in a beautiful 50-acre setting in downtown Fayetteville on Saturday, October 17.

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(A Message from Our Guides) To All You GoPro Heads Out There
September 13, 2016 (A Message from Our Guides) To All You GoPro Heads Out There

HEY ALL YOU RAFTERS WITH THE GOPRO ON YOUR HELMETS. WE SEE YOU ON EVERY TRIP. YOU’RE MULTIPLYING, BUT WE NEVER SEE ANY OF YOUR FOOTAGE.

What is the hold up?? Did you air paddle the whole time and your video is proof? Did you forget to charge your battery?? What happened? We can’t get enough, so show us your stuff.

WE DARE YOU TO EDIT, UPLOAD AND POST THAT WHITEWATER GOODNESS.

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Pope Francis Goes Rafting
July 2, 2015 Pope Francis Goes Rafting

Over the past few days in Washington, D.C., Pope Francis has been very busy offering many blessings to those who filled the streets to greet him. Before heading to New York, Pope Francis decided to spend this morning paying respect to the river gods of the Upper Gauley River.

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Live Music Every Weekend
April 4, 2017 Live Music Every Weekend

The only way to end your day of awesome adventures is to keep the party going at ACE with live music. We have two venues including our mountaintop Wonderland Stage for our music festivals (don’t miss…

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Howl At The Moon
April 4, 2017 Howl At The Moon

When the vacation day is done and you’re still craving some adrenaline, we still have the adventures that will take the edge off. Most of our whitewater rafting trips still leave time to enjoy another adventure before you go home.

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