More National Parks Opening Access For eBikes
Owners of eBike are gaining more access in the National Park System, as parks are changing their rules under order from Interior Secretary David Bernhardt.
- By NPT Staff - October 4th, 2019 1:30am
Bluestone National Scenic River
NPS Launches Love Your Park Challenge At West Virginia Units
New River Gorge National River Superintendent Lizzie Watts has announced a new Love Your Park Challenge to kick off the winter season and give area residents and visitors a fun way to explore the three national parks of southern West Virginia all year long.
- By NPT Staff - December 18th, 2018 1:30am
Waterfalls Of Virginia And West Virginia
In this, his second edition, Randall Sanger points out 174 waterfalls in Virginia and West Virginia. And many, of course, can be found in places such as Shenandoah National Park, along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and within the landscapes cut by New River Gorge National River and Bluestone National Scenic River.
- By Kurt Repanshek - October 4th, 2018 1:30am
Three “Love Your Park” Workdays Planned For Bluestone National Scenic River
The National Park Service and Friends of New River Gorge National River are planning a series of projects this fall to show “love” to Bluestone National Scenic River in West Virginia.
- By NPT Staff - August 10th, 2018 1:15am
Lesser Known Parks To Paddle
Has anyone not heard that the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park is one of the best places on Earth to paddle or float? Or that the New River Gorge National River has one of the best one-day whitewater paddles in the National Park System? If you’ve heard of those, and other iconic paddling spots in the park system, perhaps you are looking for something new, and not so thick with other boats that you’ll slap each other’s paddles. Let us offer you some suggestions, in no specific order.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 29th, 2017 2:00am
Painting The National Parks With Wildflowers
Delicate trilliums, glorious columbines, and flamboyant redbuds are some of the harbingers of spring found across the National Park System. This is a favorite season for birds, bees, and photographers. Wildlife is more easily seen in the spring in many parks, too, making the coming three months idyllic for exploring the parks.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 19th, 2017 3:00am
Flood Recovery Continuing At National Park Units In West Virginia
National Park Service Superintendent Trish Kicklighter says that as crews continue to assess flood impacts to campgrounds, parking lots, boat launches, beaches, roads, and trails at New River Gorge National River, Bluestone National Scenic River, and Gauley River National Recreation Area, a few additional closures have been added to the West Virginia sites.
- By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2016 8:21am
The National Parks Of Southern West Virginia
What's in a name, you ask? If you were told you could visit a "national park" or a "national recreation area," where would you head? Most would likely opt for the "national park," and that's part of the thinking behind the "National Parks of Southern West Virginia" marketing campaign.
- By NPT Staff - October 21st, 2015 2:30am
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The Essential RVing Guide
The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.
This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.
You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.
So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.
