The journey ends...
Journey's End: 320 miles of the New
Join us as we celebrate the Journey’s End of the New River Expedition 2026 and bid a final farewell to the amazing crew at the historic Gaines Estate in Fayetteville, WV on
Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM.
We are excited to bring to you one final chance to meet the New River Expedition crew live and in person. Talk to Abbey, Anastasia, Dave and Lucy about their journey through almost the entirety of the New River, and their adventures along the way.
Find out what’s next for the New River Water Trail and the benefits it could bring to your community.
Meet the Executive Director of the New River Conservancy and many of the staff from the watershed.
A cocktail hour plus presentation from the crew will be highlights of the afternoon at the Gaines Estate, a restored 1920’s era mansion that sits on 192 acres in downtown Fayetteville, WV . The estate is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tickets for this incredible afternoon are just $20 and include hors devours and soft drinks. A cash bar with beer, wine and cocktails will be available in the main house for the event.
The New River Expedition has been part adventure, part field assessment and part love letter to a river that winds through some of the most iconic landscapes in the southern Appalachians.
The expedition supports the continued development of the New River Water Trail, a three-state paddling route designed to connect people with the river’s scenic beauty, wildlife, cultural history and
Appalachian communities.
Check our EVENTS page for Meet & Greet Events
throughout the watershed in July & August.
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With the New River at our feet, think of all that flows our way:
the explorations and adventures, the community, the serenity, the source of life. The New River watershed is home to some of the most biologically diverse species in the world — and its health is interconnected with our own. As a knowledgeable, grateful and passionate protector, the New River Conservancy uses land preservation strategies and science-based restoration programs to protect this irreplaceable national treasure that connects us and feeds us — mind, body, and soul.
