On the 22nd of October in 1977, the New River Gorge Bridge was opened to traffic. This bridge opening marked the end of the old, long commute from one side of the New River Gorge to the other. This drive used to take 45 minutes of driving on narrow roads that snaked down one side of the Gorge and up the other. The construction of the New River Gorge Bridge turned this tedious 45-minute journey into a trip of a little over a minute. Pedestrian traffic is not allowed on the surface of the New River Gorge Bridge at any time - except on Bridge Day. The Bridge is 3,030 feet long and 876 feet above the rapids of the New River. The first New River Gorge Bridge Day was held on November 8, 1980.

Bridge Day Weekend Packages
Every year, on the 3rd Saturday in October (10/18/08), the northbound lanes of the New River Gorge Bridge are closed and we and hold the largest single day festival in the country. The main attraction is the
BASE* jumpers who parachute from the 2nd highest bridge in America. NARR gives you two great ways to enjoy it - this event is not to be missed, so book early!

	Bridge Day Deluxe: Stay at our conveniently located campground, enjoy all your meals with us and get a great view of the BASE jumpers from down below as they parachute from the Bridge. Enjoy a full-day raft trip on the Lower New River on Bridge day, and a second day of rafting on either the Upper Gauley or Lower Gauley.  This package includes two nights camping, a hot buffet breakfast before each trip and our Bountiful Buffet Dinner on Saturday night. Only $211 per person! Call 800.950.2585
	Bridge Day Standard: Spend Bridge Day on the bridge and raft on Sunday. This package includes two nights camping, a buffet breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, our Bountiful Buffet Dinner on Saturday night, and either an Upper Gauley or Lower Gauley rafting trip on Sunday. Only $138 per person! Call 800.950.2585
*BASE is an acronym for Building, Antennae, Span, Earth

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PLEASE NOTE: All Hot Deals from North American River Runners are exclusive incentives and may not be combined with any other specials or discounts unless otherwise specified. Hot Deals are subject to availability, exclude the discount for online booking, and allowed when requested on prior reservations up to one week (7 days) before your event. Other restrictions may apply. All river trips have an additional $2 per person, per day use fee.

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