New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is completely free to visit and follows the course of the New River. With gorgeous autumn foliage, fall is one of the best times to visit the park—spring ...

A road closure is planned in part of Fayette County for a bridge deck replacement. According to a post on the New River Gorge ...

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is truly almost heaven. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is completely free to visit and follows the ...

New River Gorge in West Virginia has long been a favorite of outdoorsy families because of its unique beauty (that iconic bridge!) and recreational offerings, from hiking to white water rafting and ...

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 ...

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — A record 1.8 million people spent time in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in 2024, marking a nearly 50% increase in visitation in the four years since the Gorge became ...

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 ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey said today that the State of West Virginia will continue paying to keep national parks open during a key tourism season as the federal shutdown continues. West Virginia’s ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced what he called a “donation agreement” to keep West Virginia’s national parks open despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. The total cost for 14 days is $97,986 ...

Tourists view the New River Gorge Bridge on Saturday from an overlook at the visitors center for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve near Fayetteville. (Photo by Steven Allen Adams) ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that he is ready to extend an agreement with the National Park Service to use state funds to keep visitor centers, museums and shuttle services open during the ...