New River Gorge

New River Gorge You've Found The New River Gorge. It’s a map to your time off. An outdoor playground with unmatched whitewater, climbing, and natural beauty.

Gauley season is almost here! 🌊 Are you ready to take on the Beast of the East? Start planning your whitewater adventure...
08/31/2026

Gauley season is almost here! 🌊 Are you ready to take on the Beast of the East? Start planning your whitewater adventure: https://bit.ly/4hG6NNM

As comes to a close, tell us about your favorite New River Gorge memory. We'd love to hear your stories!
08/30/2026

As comes to a close, tell us about your favorite New River Gorge memory. We'd love to hear your stories!

Each October, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve becomes the location for Bridge Day, one of the world’s mos...
08/29/2026

Each October, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve becomes the location for Bridge Day, one of the world’s most unique events and the largest single-day festival in West Virginia. Bridge Day is held on the third Saturday of October and is the only day of the year that the bridge is closed to traffic and opened to pedestrians.

Mark your calendar for this year’s Bridge Day on October 17, 2026!

The Gorge is home to several historic communities, each with its own story. From Thurmond and Prince to Kaymoor and Nutt...
08/28/2026

The Gorge is home to several historic communities, each with its own story. From Thurmond and Prince to Kaymoor and Nuttallburg, how many of these places have you explored?

The New River Gorge may have new in its name, but the river itself is considered one of the oldest in the world. Many ge...
08/27/2026

The New River Gorge may have new in its name, but the river itself is considered one of the oldest in the world. Many geologists estimate it has followed its present course for at least 65 million years.

Have you ever rafted this ancient river? 🌊

The natural beauty of the New River Gorge is something we all share. If you’re exploring the park, remember to follow th...
08/26/2026

The natural beauty of the New River Gorge is something we all share. If you’re exploring the park, remember to follow the Leave No Trace Seven Principles so future visitors can enjoy it too.

Learn more: lnt.org

Happy 110th birthday to the National Park Service! 🎉 Celebrate with an adventure in the New River Gorge, whether it's ra...
08/25/2026

Happy 110th birthday to the National Park Service! 🎉 Celebrate with an adventure in the New River Gorge, whether it's rafting, hiking, climbing or mountain biking.

The New River Gorge Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the park. It stands as a symbol of both engineer...
08/24/2026

The New River Gorge Bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the park. It stands as a symbol of both engineering achievement and the natural beauty of the Gorge.

Share your favorite bridge photos in the comments!

Did you know? Before becoming the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on December 27, 2020, the area was designat...
08/23/2026

Did you know? Before becoming the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on December 27, 2020, the area was designated the New River Gorge National River. That designation was established on November 10, 1978.

Learn more interesting facts about the 63rd National Park on our blog: https://bit.ly/4g4Ul92

Happy from America's 63rd National Park! 🏞️This year's theme, "Celebrate America's Story," honors the nation's 250th a...
08/22/2026

Happy from America's 63rd National Park! 🏞️

This year's theme, "Celebrate America's Story," honors the nation's 250th anniversary and the National Park Service's 110th birthday. Follow along this week as we celebrate the beauty and history of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

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