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Whitewater Adventures on the Gauley

Whitewater Adventure on the Gauley

A selection of photos of Gauley Season by John Dengler

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The Allegheny woodrat, found in the Gauley and New River area, has the distinction of being designated endangered or threatened in more states than any other American rodent

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Gauley River

National Recreation Area West Virginia

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Whitewater Adventures on the Gauley

Whitewater Adventure on the Gauley

Kayaker paddling through Pillow Rock rapid during Gauley Season.

Coming through Pillow Rock on the Gauley River.

Crowds gather at Sweest Falls to watch the boats come by.

Close-up of rafters at Pillow Rock rapid on the Gauley.

Rafters ready to launch on the upper Gauley River.

Catching air on the Gauley.

Hanging on while rafting on the Gauley.

Off the rock at Sweets Falls.

Walking to the River.

Taken by surprise at Sweets Falls.

Upside down at Pillow Rock on the Gauley.

Paddling through Sweets Falls.

Scoping out the rapid ahead.

Coming down Sweets Falls.

Gauley kayaker coming up for air.

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