Gathering of Mountain Eagles hosts adventure activities for military veterans

Gathering of the Mountain Eagles, a non-profit group of former soldiers and family members, will host a camping trip filled with outdoor activities for those returning from Afghanistan.

The organization is holding its 39th annual event from Sept. 9-12 for a group of wounded, injured or seriously ill military veterans who are returning or have returned from the wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Desert Storm and Vietnam. During the four-day excursion, those veterans will have a chance to go whitewater rafting, ziplining, and attend the WVU vs. Long Island football game.