Article: Manchin to tout state tourism while on trip: ; Governors family to raft down New River, experience newest tree-top canopy tour of hardwoods, hemlocks

With prices up and the stock market down, many families are finding themselves a little cash-strapped this summer vacation season.

But Gov. Joe Manchin and state Division of Tourism officials want to remind West Virginians that exciting and affordable getaways are right in their backyard.

Beginning this morning, Manchin, accompanied by son Joseph and grandchildren Joey, Madeline and Sophie, will take a half-day whitewater-rafting trip down the New River - one of West Virginia's most popular, tried-and-true attractions.

Manchin and family then will grab a quick bite at Smokey's on the Gorge before experiencing one of the state's newest attractions, a TreeTops Canopy Tour.

The tour, hosted by ...

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