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Epic Guide to New River Gorge National Park

Interested in learning all about West Virginia’s newest national park? Below you’ll find the ultimate guide to New River ...
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When coal jobs left New River Gorge, its rapids carried on. National park status is powering its revival.

Whitewater rafting along the rapids of West Virginia's New River is fueling the revival of a region that once roared to the rhythm of coal cars. Larry Nibert, a rafting guide and descendant of coal ...
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Prescribed burn scheduled in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

A prescribed burn is planned in part of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. According to a press release, between ...

Closures and restrictions scheduled around the New River Gorge Bridge for Bridge Day

Access restrictions and temporary closures will take place around the New River Gorge Bridge on Bridge Day. According to a post on the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve’s Facebook page, ...
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Oral histories diving into the past of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are now available

GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) — Staff with the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve have announced the inclusion of oral history recordings of residents and those with knowledge of the park and area are ...
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This Tiny West Virginia Town Hosts an Extreme Sports Event at One of the World's Longest Bridges

Every October, 100,000 visitors descend on Fayetteville, West Virginia, a small town of less than 3,000, for a single-day event unlike anything else. Bridge Day, held annually on the third Saturday in ...
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Visitation to New River Gorge, other local recreation areas increases for third year

FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Visitation to the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve and two local national recreation areas increased for the third consecutive year in 2024. More than 2 million ...