Adventures on the Gorge
Jon Friend is an experienced professional with a diverse background in various industries. Currently, Jon serves as the Owner of Friends Floors and More and works as a Painter for Custom Design Painting, alongside being a Class 5 whitewater river guide at Adventures on the Gorge. Jon has an extensive history at Sherwin-Williams, where a 13-year tenure as Store Manager involved growing markets across 16 locations. Previous roles also include Planning Manager at Scoons Contract Services, LLC, Naturalist at Hawks Nest State Park, and Floor Polisher at Reflective Crete. Jon's educational background includes a degree in Wildlife Resources Management from Hocking College, enhancing a strong foundation in natural resources law enforcement and protective services.
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Adventures on the Gorge
Perched on the rim of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Adventures on the Gorge offers an escape from everyday and the chance to experience a slice of “Almost Heaven”. Tucked into 65,000 acres of pristine wilderness and 7,021 acres of park land, the Resort is both an outdoor playground for adventure enthusiasts of all ages and a majestic mountain hideaway. Adventures on the Gorge offers more than 60 outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, paintball, and zip lining. Guiding more than 40,000 guests down the New River Gorge and the world-class Gauley River annually, Adventures is home to some of the wildest whitewater on Earth. The Resort occupies 9 campgrounds, 10 RV sites, 103 cabins, 4 large vacation homes and 4 new glamping tents – all offering guests with the rare opportunity to immerse themselves in nature in their own version of comfort. Despite the incredible outdoor adventures, wonderful cuisine and spectacular views at Adventures on the Gorge, our most frequent feedback is a "thank-you" to the employees who provide unforgettable guest experiences. Our team is essential in reaching our goal of creating memorable experiences that will last a lifetime.