Eco Adventure Tours
Our eco adventure tours are for folks who want to get muddy, paddle hard, hike far, and still pause to admire a wildflower or some weird fungus growing out of a log. These trips aren’t just about adrenaline—they’re about connection. We’ll take you into the heart of West Virginia’s caves, rivers, and ridgelines, weaving in geology, ecology, folklore, and the occasional questionable, yet delicious, trail snack. Whether you're floating through a canyon, crawling through ancient limestone, or spotting salamanders in a mossy hollow, you'll leave with dirty boots, a full heart, and probably a few stories that start with “You’re not gonna believe this, but…”
Options
Our eco tours are based in the stunning Potomac Highlands of West Virginia, and the options are as wide open as the mountain skies. This is the area around Seneca Rocks, Dolly Sods, Spruce Knob, and the Smokehole Canyon. Want to spend the day crawling through one of hundreds of wild caves here? What about paddling some of the best Class III runs in the state, or heading to slower water to hook up with a giant smallmouth? Ever see the Tuscarora Fins all along the North Fork and want to stand at the summit of one? How about getting in with the next big thing and biking some trails we can explore at the Sweetwater Farm Trail Center? Did I mention there is a volcano there? Well, it's actually an ingenious intrusion, but we could talk more about it when we're having lunch on it.
Maybe your idea of the perfect day is hunting fossils in an ancient seabed? If any of that sounds interesting, we’ve got you.
Prefer a slower pace with birdwatching, botany, and secret swimming holes? Also on the menu. River snorking cannot be recommended enough!
These trips can be half-day or full-day adventures, fully customized to your interests, energy level, and curiosity. Solo explorers, families, and curious skeptics welcome—we’ll build the day around what excites you most about the wild.
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Cost
Half-Day Adventure (4 hours): $75 per person
Full-Day Adventure (8 hours): $125 per person
Kids 12 and under: Free
(because young adventurers should always be encouraged)
All tours include gear, expert guiding, bad geology puns, and the occasional bird of prey sighting.
Group rates and custom pricing available—just reach out and let’s plan something awesome.
A Little more info
Custom eco tours in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia—caving, climbing, paddling, birdwatching, fossil hunting, and more—designed entirely around what gets you excited about the wild.
Family Friendly
Our eco tours are 100% family-friendly and built to inspire curiosity in explorers of all ages. Whether you’ve got toddlers fascinated by bugs or teens who need a little convincing to unplug, we’ll create an adventure that fits your crew. We move at your pace, keep things safe and engaging, and make sure there’s plenty to discover—like fossils, waterfalls, salamanders, and the occasional cave that feels straight out of a storybook. Plus, kids 12 and under are free, because we believe helping the future fall in love with the outdoors is the most important thing we do.
Big Adventure
If you're looking for a little more adrenaline, our eco tours can crank up the challenge. We specialize in high adventure—think crawling through tight cave passages, dangling by your fingertips up rugged cliffs, paddling fast-moving water, and bushwhacking into places you won’t find on Google Maps. These trips are hands-on, full-body, off-the-beaten-path experiences built for people who want more than just a pretty view. You'll get dirty, maybe a little tired, and definitely stoked. Perfect for adventurers who want to test their edge—with safety, skills, and an experienced guide leading the way.
Natural History
Every eco tour is packed with stories from the land itself. As we explore caves, rivers, and the forest, you'll learn about the natural history of the Potomac Highlands—from ancient orogenies, to the karst geology that shapes our underground world, to the incredible biodiversity that calls these mountains home. We’ll talk rocks, bats, salamanders, and shifting tectonic plates—plus a bit of Appalachian folklore for good measure. Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or just wondering how the trees can grow on the sides of cliffs like that, you’ll walk away seeing the landscape in a whole new way.