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Exploring New River Gorge National Park is the perfect way to dive into the rivers and mountains of West Virginia! Since ...
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — UPDATED - 1 p.m., 11/17/23 The National Park Service reports a fire that has affected more than 2,200 acres of land in the New River Gorge is nearing containment.
RALEIGH COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — The closure of the War Ridge and Backus Mountain areas of New River Gorge is still in effect as crews work to contain and put out the remaining fires, according to ...
(WSAZ) - The Steep Valley Fire in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve was discovered on Monday, November 6th, 2023, at around 2:00 PM. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The West Virginia State Park system's newest hiking and biking trail provides a link to the New River Gorge's industrial past, while giving those who travel it a chance to explore miles of Babcock ...
If you’ve ever wanted to bicycle through a national park but thought you lacked the requisite skills, a new recreational option held its ribbon cutting Monday to give people the practice they need.
A big draw for visitors this Fourth of July is the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Hiking, rafting, camping; some ...
If you're looking for an experience chock full of family fun and outdoor adventure, check out Adventures on the Gorge. L ...
PRINCE, W.Va. — The National Park Services says a fire burning in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has now grown to more than 1,900 acres and remains largely out of control.
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — The National Park Service said as of Monday evening that the Steep Valley Fire burning within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in Fayette County remains at 2,206 ...
CHARLESTON — While rain on Friday temporarily diminished fire activity at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve’s Steep Valley Fire, the return of dry, breezy weather has reanimated ...
A of Friday, containment of the Steep Valley Fire in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is up to 29%. (Tom Engberg) By Kimberly Keagy. Published: Nov. 11, 2023 at 9:28 PM EST ...