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Krista Goins of Charleston, W.Va., waves and smiles while zip-lining toward the platform during the Gravity zip line tour at Adventures on the Gorge, near Fayetteville, W. Va. Many visitors to the New River Gorge typically get acquainted with the area by battling whitewater on the New and Gauley rivers, climbing rock faces or mountain biking. For those who enjoy exploring the outdoors but might not feel like getting soaked or muddy, canopy tours and zip lines are the way to go. AP