New River Gorge National Park & Preserve News
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Tourism at the three national parks in southern West Virginia contributed 96.5 million to local economy
September 3, 2024 | 1:13 pm
Report shows visitor spending supports 1,268 jobs in nearby communities
Public Comment Period Open for New River Gorge NPP’s Fire and Vegetation Management Plan Environmental Assessment
August 28, 2024 | 11:21 am
The NPS invites interested members of the public to review and provide comments on an Environmental Assessment of potential impacts of a new Fire and Vegetation Management Pla
New playground delights young visitors in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
August 23, 2024 | 3:52 pm
NPS dedicates new playground at Grandview.
New River Gorge NPP and Friends of NRGNPP Dedicate Bike Repair Station
June 7, 2024 | 2:57 pm
The NPS announces the addition of a new Bike Repair Station at the trailheads of two of the parks more popular mountain biking areas, the Arrowhead and Rend Trails.
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to Host Public Meeting on Climbing Activities in the Park
May 10, 2024 | 3:18 pm
The NPS invites members of the public who have an interest in climbing at NRGNPP and Gauley River National Recreation Area to a public meeting.
Youth Arts in the Parks 2024 Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Exhibit Opens at Tamarack and Online
April 9, 2024 | 11:52 am
You can now view the winning artwork for the Youth Arts in the Parks 2024 Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Contest online and at Tamarack Marketplace.
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve receives Grant to Promote Park Accessibility
March 18, 2024 | 3:24 pm
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been awarded a grant from the National Park Foundation’s Park Ventures program in partnership with Active Southern West Virginia’s Get Active in the Park (GAP) initiative.
2024 Spring Nature Fling Celebrates Regional Ecology Mid-March through May in Southern West Virginia
March 12, 2024 | 11:16 am
NPS announces Spring Nature Fling event!
Visitation increases in 2023 for all three national park sites in southern West Virginia
February 26, 2024 | 4:06 pm
Visitation increased across the board at all three national park sites in southern West Virginia in 2023.
Youth Arts in the Parks 2024 Art Contest Near Deadline
February 2, 2024 | 9:59 am
Area youth can help highlight southern West Virginia ecology through this art contest.