• Ages: 12-17
• Dates: July 5-10, 2026
• Price: $1,395
• Trip Leaving From: Erie, PA and Pittsburgh, PA

Wild ponies and longhorn cattle await us in the Highlands! On this journey, campers hike scenic trails soaring above 5,000 feet in the Grayson Highlands, navigate a rugged natural cave deep in Tennessee, canoe along the New River in North Carolina, and finish with an unforgettable whitewater rafting experience in West Virginia’s New River Gorge. Spanning multiple states, this trip gives kids the rare opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the wild beauty and diverse landscapes of Appalachia.

Day	AM	PM	Ending Location
Sunday	Depart from Erie, PA – Pickup in Pittsburgh	Drive to North Carolina	Riverside Canoe
Monday	Canoe New River in North Carolina		Riverside Canoe
Tuesday	Hike Grayson Highlands State Park, VA		Worley’s Cavern
Wednesday	Cave Exploration		ACE Resort
Thursday	Whitewater Raft New River Gorge and waterpark		ACE Resort
Friday	Drive back to Pittsburgh and Erie, PA

• Activities
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Caving
  • Whitewater Rafting