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New River Gorge National River

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Fifty-three miles of the New River and the gorge through which it runs, encompassing more than 70,000 acres, is preserved by the National Park Service as the New River Gorge National River. This beautiful, scenic park located in southern West Virginia, is a popular spot for hiking, camping, fishing, rafting and rock climbing. Special events include the popular fall New River Train excursions and Bridge Day in October, and Wildflower Weekend in April.

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View of the New River Gorge from Endless Wall Cliffs. Photo: National Park ServiceScenic View of the New River GorgeWaterfall on Dunloup Creek in the New River Gorge. Photo: National Park Service.New River Gorge - WaterfallsEarly morning sunrise on the New River. Photo: National Park Service.Sunrise on the New RiverRafters float toward the New River Gorge Bridge. Photo: National Park Service.Rafting on the New River in West Virginia
Fog surrounds the New River Gorge Bridge. Photo: National Park Service.Fog Surrounds the New River Gorge BridgeWaterfall on Meadow Creek, near Sandstone in the New River Gorge. Photo: National Park Service.Waterfall on Meadow CreekSunrise and clouds in the New River Gorge. Photo: National Park Service.Sunrise over the New River GorgeThe historic Thurmond Depot in the New River Gorge. Photo: National Park Service.Historic Thurmond Depot
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