Whitewater rafting
ACE Adventure Center
Minden road in minden, 304-469-2651 or 888-ace-raft 223-7238, (http://www.aceraft.com/). offers part-day, full-day, double-run, overnight, and two-day trips on the new and gauley rivers, as well as horseback riding, mountain biking, kayaking, rock climbing, cave exploration, alpine tower, paintball, fishing expeditions and massage. lodging, shower and restroom facilities, dining hall and two stores on-site. $49 - $250.
Most of the whitewater rafting companies base themselves in adjacent Fayetteville, but if you don't want to go that far, there's one option in town.
White Oak Country Club
1 country club road, 304-465-5639. open february 1 to december 31. 9 holes, par 35. built in 1922. $25 - $30.
Oak Leaf Festival
(http://www.oakleaffestiva...). held in early september. karaoke, parades, fireworks, crafts and vendors, car and bike show, art show, saturday night cruise-in, street dances, chili cook-off, pageants, live entertainment.