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WILD GUYde Adventures, LLC
1047 Stuart St.
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540)
433-1637
lester@wildguyde.com
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Canoeing
Adventures
“To
the dull mind, nature is leaden. To
the illumined mind, the whole world burns and sparkles with light” (Ralph
Waldo Emerson)
“Nature
lends herself to all men, but she gives herself only to a few” (Francois
Mauriac)
Peaceful Paddling: Canoe a ½ day stretch of the South Fork River. This Class I and
II water is ideal for families with elementary school children – just long
enough to be engaging without getting boring.
As we wind through pastures in the Shenandoah Valley, you’ll learn
basic canoe strokes and maneuvering.
Dangle your feet or plunk your head to cool off. And keep watching for blue herons, turtles
on logs, and cows in the water!
($100 1-3
people; $25 each additional)
 Pick-up-the-Pace
Paddling: A fuller day of canoeing awaits further
down the South Fork. This provides a little more excitement for
teenagers, adventurous parents, & other paddle pilgrims! A casual start allows a review of canoe
strokes and partner teamwork. An
amazing rope-swing breaks the quiet – you won’t believe what comes out of
your mouth when you let go (“Geronimo!?”) More paddling through runs and pools,
always under the shadow of Massanutten Mountain. Lunch on the bank and then back into the
boats. Finally, at Milepost 17, Compton’s Rapid – a great
shoot-through with some higher standing waves! Paddlers call it a “Fat II,” but stay wide
of Pillow Rock! Below, there’s a
jumping rock for another cool-off before paddling the final mile to the
take-out. Load the boats and start the
drive home – happy, tired, and maybe a little sun-tanned! West
Virginia travelers may want to visit the gorgeous “Trough” on the South Branch of the Potomac. High and remote mountain walls on each side
of the river, and keep your eyes open for bald eagles!
($160 1-3 people; $35 each additional)
Design Your Own Adventure: Numerous other
options exist, including hiking and climbing guiding along Virginia’s Blue
Ridge, rock climbing and the amazing Via
Ferrata at the Nelson Rock
Preserve (WV), group orienteering challenges in the National Forest, and
flatwater paddling instruction for beginners and children. We can customize to meet the interests of
your family, scout troop, or youth group.
Call to talk about your needs (540-433-1637 or Lester@wildguyde.com ).
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