This spring, the rest of the nation learned something West Virginians have known for a long time: the New River Gorge is a spectacular attraction. The recognition came from USA Today, whose readers ...

If you’re looking for an excuse to visit the newest National Park in West Virginia, there are many reasons to visit! Entry to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia is FREE! I ...

It was early June, more than a year since our family of four had ventured too far outside our central Ohio bubble. We knew we weren’t alone in our caution, as the pandemic’s uncertainty hung over our ...

West Virginia offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting. The New River Gorge is a popular destination for outdoor adventures, with trails like the ...

(CNN) -- Sometimes all it takes is a little name change to bring attention to an underappreciated park. At least, that's certainly the case with West Virginia's New River Gorge. Hidden within a ...

Gushing waterfalls race over moss-covered rocks; forested trails lead to abandoned coal mines; and dramatic rocky cliffs overlook one of the world’s oldest rivers. Welcome to New River Gorge National ...

The New River may be iconic, but it’s also a misnomer: It’s actually one of the oldest rivers on Earth. No one knows exactly when it started to trickle—estimates range from 10 to 360 million years ago ...

I was nervous about the zip-lining, not the whitewater rafting. However, when I told folks about how I was looking forward to trying the latter, more than one said something to this effect: “You could ...

I’d never been whitewater rafting before, but I wanted our visit to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia to be the pinnacle of our recent family vacation, so I chose a trip with ...

West Virginia is a place where both outdoor enthusiasts and those who want to simply play like a kid again can find a little joy. With more than 1,000 named mountains, 35 state parks, nine state ...

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