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 ...

When October paints the mountains of West Virginia, few places burst into color quite like the New River Gorge. Deep canyons carved by the ancient river turn into a swirling canvas of crimson, amber, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story details some historical background on the New River Gorge Bridge and Bridge Day as available on www.officialbridgeday.com FAYETTEVILLE — It all started with the ...

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 ...

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

FAYETTEVILLE — Historians, preservationists, and community advocates have officially established the New River Gorge Historical Society, a new regional organization dedicated to conserving the ...