New River Gorge National Park & Preserve News
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Free Appalachian Music Performances and Ranger Talks in the National Park
September 9, 2025 | 2:12 pm
Staff at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve invite the public to experience the rich musical traditions of Appalachia at a special event on Sunday, September 28, at the Cliffside Amphitheater at Grandview.
Oral History Recordings Made Available to Public on New River Gorge NPP Website
September 4, 2025 | 11:51 am
Staff at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are pleased to announce that oral history recordings of residents and others with knowledge of the park and region are now available for listening and downloading on the park’s website.
Temporary Closure of Gauley River NRA’s Tailwaters Campground
August 28, 2025 | 11:18 am
The Tailwaters Campground in Gauley River National Recreation Area, located below Summersville Dam on the upper Gauley, will temporarily close for the beginning of ‘Gauley Season’ this year.
New River Gorge NPP Releases a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Proposed Demolition of Historic Structures
July 24, 2025 | 1:56 pm
The National Park Service announces a decision and release of a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Proposed Demolition of Historic Structures Environmental Assessment.
New River Gorge NPP announces reopening of Cunard Road on March 24
March 20, 2025 | 1:23 pm
Cunard river access and Brooklyn Campground to reopen
Friends of NRGNPP provide reward for information leading to conviction for vandalism to Long Point Trail
January 22, 2025 | 11:44 am
The Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is providing an award for information leading to a conviction for vandalism along the Long Point Trail.
NPS Invites public to comment on proposal for Tailwaters Campground at Gauley River NRA
December 2, 2024 | 11:25 am
The NPS is seeking public comments on proposed rehabilitation of Gauley Tailwaters Campground.
2025 Youth Arts in the Parks Contest Now Open
November 29, 2024 | 10:27 am
Local students can help celebrate southern West Virginia ecology through art.
New River Gorge NPP Volunteers are riding the rails on Amtrak’s Cardinal
November 6, 2024 | 2:20 pm
NPS volunteers have been interacting with riders on the Amtrak Cardinal through New River Gorge NPP.
NPS to hold 2nd public meeting for proposed demolition of structures within NRGNPP
October 4, 2024 | 4:38 pm
The NPS invites interested members of the public to attend a 2nd public meeting related to the Proposed Demolition of Historic Structures Environmental Assessment in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.