Bridge Day Is Back On October 15, 2022
September 16, 2022 5:05 pm Leave your thoughtsBridge Day is back on October 15, 2022 in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The festival starts at 9 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m.
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5 Must-Do Fall Activities in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
August 24, 2022 12:05 pm Leave your thoughtsColorful adventure is waiting for you this autumn in America’s newest national park – the New River Gorge National Park... View Article
End Your Summer In The New River Gorge
August 8, 2022 4:26 pm Leave your thoughtsSqueeze in some last-minute summer fun with a family trip to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve this month! There are still a few more weeks to enjoy the warm weather and relaxation before school starts. Here are a few of our best family-friendly activities to add to your vacation for some bonding moments sure to cure your end-of-summer blues.
5 Water Activities To Try This Summer In The New River Gorge National Park & Preserve
July 13, 2022 10:27 am Leave your thoughtsKnown for being a treasured outdoor playground, some of the New River Gorge’s most popular features include our rivers, lakes... View Article
20 Ways To Celebrate West Virginia Day in the New River Gorge
June 12, 2022 9:34 am Leave your thoughtsJune 20th marks the anniversary of West Virginia’s statehood, and we’re ready to celebrate! We’ve put together a list of... View Article
The Future Of Travel Looks Bright in the New River Gorge
May 7, 2022 2:40 pm Leave your thoughtsA National Travel and Tourism Week 2022 Recap West Virginia’s diverse economy has moved beyond the state’s history of resource... View Article
The Ultimate New River Gorge Spring Bucket List
March 31, 2022 2:59 pm Leave your thoughtsThe end of every season brings new beginnings with new experiences on the horizon. Since brighter days and warmer temperatures are ahead this spring, hit the ground running in America’s newest national park – the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve – with the help of our New River Gorge Spring Bucket List!
Learn About Black History in the New River Gorge
February 22, 2022 3:51 pm Leave your thoughtsIn 1926, Harvard-educated historian and former New River Gorge coal miner, Dr. Carter G. Woodson had a bold idea. Woodson, often known as the “Father of Black History” launched a weeklong celebration in February 1926, which coincided with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.
It’s A Date – 10 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day in the New River Gorge
February 9, 2022 12:21 pm Leave your thoughtsThe season of love is finally here in the New River Gorge. Whether you are looking for a quiet escape or a thrilling adventure, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few date ideas that will make this Valentine’s Day one to remember.
Plan Your 2022 New River Gorge Getaway
January 24, 2022 3:26 pm Leave your thoughtsWhether you are searching for your next adrenaline rush or hoping to find some peace and quiet in nature, the New River Gorge should be at the top of your travel bucket list for 2022.