(Regular Exploring Elements contributor Bobby "The Dogg" Miller muses about his recent trip down the Toxaway. Be sure to check out the linked, highlighed words, within the article to enjoy even more of The Dogg's style:) -Bryon) The mountains of North Carolina have long been famous for boasting some of the steepest runs anywhere and tons of huge drops. It is a veritable … [Read more...] about JUST ADD WATER! North Carolina’s Toxaway River by “The Dogg” (+Video)
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Did You Order The Code Red! :by “The Dogg”
Story: Bobby "The Dogg" Miller / Photos: Bailey Masters You're damn right I did! The Delaware Water Gap is home to some of the best waterfalls in the Mid-Atlantic and is always an exciting destination to visit. The Water Gap gained popularity around the turn of the century when Hornbecks and Raymondskill Creeks were featured in the highly acclaimed, Oscar award winning film … [Read more...] about Did You Order The Code Red! :by “The Dogg”
REVISITING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: WV’s Lower Meadow by “The Dogg”
Written by: Bobby "The Dogg" Miller The Lower Meadow has a reputation for being one of the most dangerous runs in West Virginia. The rocks on this river have been weathered down over the years, creating severe undercuts and siphons. At 125 feet/mile, there are plenty of steeper runs out there but you will be hard pressed to find a river with more caves and traps. The run is … [Read more...] about REVISITING THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: WV’s Lower Meadow by “The Dogg”
LEGENDARY WATERFALLS: Crazy Creek Falls by “The Dogg”
Legendary Waterfalls- Crazy Creek Falls, Harpers Ferry, WV by Bobby "The Dogg" Miller Crazy Creek (actually called Piney Run) drains the valley nestled between Blue Ridge Mountain and Short Hill Mountain. Native Americans and early colonial settlers occupied the land and this area was used as a pathway for troops during the Civil War. Some of the first structures in the area … [Read more...] about LEGENDARY WATERFALLS: Crazy Creek Falls by “The Dogg”
EVENT: Gauley Fest 2012
I'm an east coast boater and considered WV rivers my backyard runs for the first 7+ yrs of my boating career. The Gauley river is in the heart of WV and attracts all levels of whitewater enthusiasts from around the globe. Gauley Fest is the largest gathering of WW enthusiasts in the world and has been going since 1983, 29 yrs! It was great to go to the Fest this year and catch … [Read more...] about EVENT: Gauley Fest 2012