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West Virginia's Gateway To New River Gorge National Park Offers Tons Of Scenic Recreation

This charming Appalachian town is the perfect home base for an outdoor adventure exploring the New River Gorge National Park.
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Five Years After It Became a National Park, There’s a Growing Divide In West Virginia’s New River Gorge

Many long-time West Virginians see the divide between their reality of the area — a community that still faces long-standing ...
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Epic Guide to New River Gorge National Park

Interested in learning all about West Virginia’s newest national park? Below you’ll find the ultimate guide to New River ...

West Virginia's Adventure-Packed State Park Offers Canoeing, Water Sports, And Stunning Gorges

Hidden in the Appalachians, this underrated West Virginia state park offers serene lakes, deep forested gorges, and thrilling ...
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New River Gorge finds new life in rapids and national park designation

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 ...
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This Great Smokies Lookalike Has Striking Sandstone Cliffs And The Oldest River In America

Unfair as it may be, America's East Coast national parks don't have quite the luster in popular consciousness as their cousins out west. In the minds of most casual travelers, the East Coast just ...