100 Days in Appalachia

Five Years After It Became a National Park, There’s a Growing Divide In West Virginia’s New River Gorge

Many long-time West Virginians see the divide between their reality of the area — a community that still faces long-standing ...
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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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West Virginia's Gateway To New River Gorge National Park Offers Tons Of Scenic Recreation

This charming Appalachian town is the perfect home base for an outdoor adventure exploring the New River Gorge National Park.
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W.Va. paying to keep national parks open amid government shutdown

FAYETTE COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that West Virginia reached an agreement with the National Park Service to keep its two national parks fully operational during the ...
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New River Gorge finds new life in rapids and national park designation

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 ...
Travel + Leisure

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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New River Gorge access road will be closed until spring

In a Facebook post the park says this is due to unforeseen safety concerns involving “failure of road” at the construction ...