Camping on the New River, VA

For many who know me . . . know that I appreciate nature and love photographing its beauty. However, when it comes to "camping," I am not a big fan. I think it has alot to do with the idea of going without a shower. I could wake up at dawn and spend the entire day outside but that enjoyment can exist because I know that I will able to take a shower at the end of an active day ;)

Recently, I had the chance to camp on the New River in VA. I agreed to this experience because it entailed running (kayaking) the New River on the second day! The New River is so unique. It is the second oldest river in the world and one of the few flowing north. It was a trade-off that I was willing to do so my friend, Hogan and I packed the FJ, strapped the kayak to the roof and headed toward the great state of VA . . . Regardless of the fact that I did not have a shower for about a day and a half, I had a great time. I wish that I could explain the sound that you could hear from our campsite. Our tent was set right at a point in the river called "Foster Falls" so we would fall asleep to the sound of the waterfalls. Here is the only way that I can describe the falls . . .

The New River goes through a series of shallow (1 to 3 feet) water falls over approximately a mile distance.

The shallowness of the river around the falls made is a great spot for wading!