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Rock Climbing & Range Paintball on a West Virginia Staycation

February 9th, 2010

Rock Climbing and Ropes Courses

The New River Gorge is a magnet for climbers from all over the world. But you don’t have to be an expert rock jock to enjoy this sport. Beginners can take half day, full day, or multi day courses from some of the best climbing instructors anywhere.

Ranges and Paintball

Shooting sports have long been a tradition in all 9 of our southern counties. There are ranges for all types of shooting recreation. Paintball courses take battle games to a new level of excitement, and offer a great addition to any visit.

Sports

We’re quickly becoming a sports destination. Our region is home to 3 professional baseball teams and a professional basketball team. We’re also known for tournament sports, with expansive soccer, basketball, and baseball complexes. With state of the art facilities, players are coming from all across the region to compete. The natural features of the region can offer a great reward or consolation for any team during their visit.

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Staycation Definition and History
A staycation (also spelled stay-cation, stacation, or staykation) is a neologism for a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have achieved high popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007–2009 in which unemployment levels and gas prices were high.Staycations also became a popular phenomenon in the UK in 2009 as a weak pound made overseas holidays significantly more expensive.The term was added to the 2009 version of the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary. Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals. Some staycationers also like to follow a set of rules, such as setting a start and end date, planning ahead, and avoiding routine, with the goal of creating the feel of a traditional vacation.
Benefits of a staycation
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal. Costs may include transportation for local trips, dining, and local attractions. “The American Automobile Association said the average North American vacation will cost $244 per day for two people for lodging and meals… Add some kids and airfare, and a 10-day vacation could top $10,000″. Staycations do not have the stress associated with travel, such as packing, long drives, or waits at airports. Staycations may be of economic benefit to some local businesses, who get customers from the area providing them with business. In 2008, the tourism bureaus of many U.S. cities also began promoting staycations for their residents to help replace the tourism dollars lost from a drop in out-of-town visitors.