Appalachian Expeditions

09/06/2026

We can’t wait to get outside again this fall with Tucker County 5th-8th graders!

09/04/2026

We’re so grateful to get more people outside every year! Thank you all for signing up, showing up, and having so much fun with us. This summer was a blast- and our biggest one ever!

08/30/2026

Quite the summer on the Cheat Narrows with Blackwater Outdoor Adventures
Grateful for all that rain!

08/28/2026

Year after year, adults return for another APEX adventure. It’s so fun getting to know our participants and share adventures. We hope you’ll join one this fall!! Just a couple spots left :)

08/24/2026

Summer Search NYC, you are so awesome! So grateful to all the kids who took a chance on APEX and stepped way out of their comfort zones this summer! We ❤️ Summer Search NYC

08/21/2026

APEX in the lead! Let's go team! Sign up today!!

⭐IMPORTANT REMINDERS AND RUN FOR IT LEADERBOARD UPDATE!⭐

We now have 65 teams and 316 amazing runners and walkers!

⏳ IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- Team registration closes on August 31st!
- Teams MUST have at least 5 registered participants to be eligible for awards! Please do your best to get your individual registrations in BEFORE September 20th!
- DO NOT delay in submitting team donations and sponsorships you have collected.

Registration forms, team donations, and sponsorships can be mailed to our office at TCF-RFI, P.O. Box 491, Parsons, WV 26287.

📈 TOP TEAM FUNDRAISERS:
1. Mountain CAP Miles to Smiles - $2,515
2. Running for Rotary - $1,510
3. Buckhannon Community Band - $1,325
4. OUR House - $1,163
5. Philippi Public Library Bookworms - $1,138

🏆 TOP TEAMS BY REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS:
1. Appalachian Expeditions - 28
2. OUR House - 22
3. Mountain CAP Miles to Smiles
4. Friends of the Upshur County Public Library - 12
5. Central Appalachian Cave Rescue Team and Kalie’s Crew - 11

08/21/2026

APEX instructor role modeling a good time on creek day! Waters up!

08/18/2026

Inspiring awe and wonder at Adventure Camp caving day! Enjoying our last day camp sessions of the summer!

08/11/2026

No amount of rain can stop this much fun. Making the most of our adventure time with Summer Search NYC students!
Blackwater Outdoor Adventures