Outdoor enthusiasts know the New River Valley is rich with options for adventure. The mountainous terrain and waterways provide all sorts of outlets for camping, hiking and boating. When the rains come down it makes for some of the best whitewater conditions on the East Coast.

"It was the reason I came to Virginia Tech," said Matt Ellenberg, president of Virginia Tech’s Canoe and Kayak Club. "But don’t tell my mom that."

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