New River Gorge National Park And Preserve

Two National Parks In West Virginia Remain Open With State Funding

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are being kept open through funding provided by the state of West Virginia.

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By NPT Staff - October 20th, 2025

Bridge Day Will Go On Despite Government Shutdown

Governor Patrick Morrisey has announced that the state plans to extend its donor agreement with the National Park Service, which was set to expire tomorrow, so that New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is fully operational for Bridge Day.

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By NPT Staff - October 16th, 2025

States, Fundraising Groups, And Ambassadors Are Helping To Keep Some National Parks Running

States, fundraising groups, and ambassadors from various organizations are stepping in and offering funds to keep some national parks running as the government shutdown continues.

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By NPT Staff - October 3rd, 2025

Birds, Music And History Highlight These September National Park Events

Here's a list of special events at national parks in September.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 17th, 2025

A Fish Study's Promising Results Highlight Parks' Role in Conservation

Recent research shows that stream fish populations have remained remarkably stable in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and New River Gorge National Park And Preserve.

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By Caleb J. Tzilkowski, NPS - September 13th, 2025

National Park Service To Save Three Historic Structures At New River Gorge

Fourteen historic structures within New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are going to be demolished, while three others will be retained, according to National Park Service documents.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - July 25th, 2025

A Day In The Park: New River Gorge National Park And Preserve

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia is home to one of the oldest rivers on the continent. New River flows through 70,000 acres (>28,000 hectares) of landscape rich in mixed mesophytic forest habitat, the history of natives, pioneers, coal miners, and loggers, and plenty of outdoor activities from hiking to scenic drives.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 19th, 2025

Floating America's First National River

Uh-oh, this doesn’t look good. A kayaker is careening down the narrow winding river, letting the current pull her towards danger instead of paddling like mad away from it. “Stay hard right,” shouts Hailey Albers. “Stay away from that root wad.” Whooping and hollering, the woman rather gleefully crashes right into a partially submerged tangle of tree roots.

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By Jennifer Bain - April 11th, 2025

Cunard Road Reopening At New River Gorge National Park And Preserve

The Federal Highway Administration is completing its first round of improvements to Cunard Road (Route 9) in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia and plans to reopen for access on Monday. The road closed last November for upgrades from just past the trailhead for the Brooklyn Mine Trail extending to the river access at Cunard.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - March 21st, 2025

$1000 Reward Now Offered For Help Finding New River Gorge Vandal

Local nonprofits are joining forces to offer a reward leading to the conviction of the person who recently vandalized New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

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By Compiled from NPS Releases - January 23rd, 2025

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