Nov 26, 2024 · A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.

Oct 24, 2021 · For millions of years, the New River has been carving out a 73,000 acre gorge in West Virginia. The sandstone cliffs and whitewater rapids create world-class rock climbing and whitewater rafting destinations.

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is a United States national park and preserve designed to protect and maintain the New River Gorge in southern West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains.

Oct 27, 2022 · Check out all of the many recreational activities available at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Directions to visitor centers and other park locations. Begin your trip to the park by stopping at one of the park's four visitor centers. Find out about accessible areas throughout the park.

White-water rafting, hiking along bluffs, and walking along a narrow catwalk high above the river are just a few of the best things to do at New River Gorge National Park.

Jan 19, 2023 · Whether you are into outdoor activities such as climbing, biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, or just like to enjoy a picnic, a quiet bit of birding, or camp and watch the river roll by, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has much to offer.

One of West Virginia’s best treasures is New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, a 70,000-acre park where the world’s second-oldest river cuts through a vast valley of geological formations and ecological wonders.