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 ...

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park is home to a unique mining town, which, while long shuttered, is still open for ...

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 ...

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. (WOWK) — As the new federal fiscal year 2026 begins on Oct. 1, national parks across the country are preparing for big budget cuts coming their way, including America’s 63rd and ...

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Despite the federal government shutdown, the Canyon Rim and Sandstone visitors centers within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are open today. Governor Patrick ...

Tourists view the New River Gorge Bridge on Saturday from an overlook at the visitors center for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve near Fayetteville. (Photo by Steven Allen Adams) ...