Bigger, and faster, too. The Gauley River, one of the world's Top 10 whitewater rafting rivers, will get more water this year than ever before.

Hit the rapids while they're roaring. The water will be pounding over the riverbed on select days in September and October, with a few days of never-before-seen water releases. Grab a paddle and hop aboard; we may never see a Gauley Season as wild as this one again.

Laughs, life and passion— it all unfolds on stages across Southern WV. Rally alongside environmental champion Henry David Thoreau as he rails against the law during "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail" in Lewisburg, WV. Laugh along with two timeless Texan tales at "An Evening of One Acts" in Fayetteville, WV. Or, have your emotions tested and your heart warmed during the drama "Proof" in Beckley, WV.

Feeling more adventurous? Stomp through a vat of grapes! The Kirkwood Winery's Grape Stompin' Festival in Summersville, WV, is more than just squeezing fruit through your toes. You can sample more than 40 of their Appalachian-inspired wines and whiskeys, dance to live bluegrass picking, buy from traditional WV crafters and more.

Go beyond grapes and celebrate all the fruits (and veggies, and flowers and more) of the farm at the Autumn Harvest Festival in Union, WV. Rejoice in what the season has sprouted with bluegrass bands, home crafting and fresh foods.

Our claim to fame, the lush, rolling hills of The Mountain State, are set ablaze with the vibrant colors of fall. We have some of the most beautiful showcases of fall foliage you'll ever see. The greens are just starting to fade, and by mid-October, Southern WV will be in an uproar of fiery hues.

Catch the contrast of the warm colors and the cool river blues from above the New River Gorge with a Bridge Walk. Or, peer up at the colorful canopies on a hike or mountain bike. You can even fly right through the treetops on a zipline tour as the colors blend into a wild blur around you.

Come on down before the leaves start crisping and the water levels settle for the season!