HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Our outdoor odyssey starts out on the refreshing waters of the New River where whitewater rafters will shoot the rapids this weekend on their trip past the Gorge. Water temperatures have reached 70, so no need for a wet suit this go around.

On the Kanawha River through Charleston, the water and clarity levels are nearly perfect for boaters who will marvel at the sunsets at Roadside Park in St. Albans.

The Ohio River is also in good shape.

In the Boyd and Greenup pools through this weekend, boaters must dock and walk to Central Park for Summer Motion concerts.

Staying in the bluegrass, golfers looking for a change of pace course can test out the beautiful layout at Eagle Ridge in Yatesville Lake State Park where they say Barney's course is a gem.

If the kids are into roller coasters, then America's Roller Coast Cedar Point is the place to be this holiday weekend. Here in Sandusky, Ohio folks boat and fish by day and ride the coasters at night.

On Lake Erie, the walleye bite out of Sandusky and Put-In Bay has slowed, while yellow perching is hot and heavy.

Finally, the outdoor play season is in high gear. At Chief Logan State Park, this is the last weekend for the kids' chocolatey smash Willy Wonka.

At Jenny Wiley, Smoke on the Mountain plays Friday and Sunday evenings with All Shook Up, a tribute to Elvis on Saturday. Show time are 8:15 p.m.