Islands on MSN

West Virginia's best-kept secret is an abandoned mining town hidden in New River Gorge National Park

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park is home to a unique mining town, which, while long shuttered, is still open for ...
Yahoo! Sports

This Tiny West Virginia Town Hosts an Extreme Sports Event at One of the World's Longest Bridges

Every October, 100,000 visitors descend on Fayetteville, West Virginia, a small town of less than 3,000, for a single-day event unlike anything else. Bridge Day, held annually on the third Saturday in ...
Mommy Poppins on MSN

Exploring New River Gorge with Kids: Top Things To Do in America's Newest National Park

New River Gorge in West Virginia has long been a favorite of outdoorsy families because of its unique beauty (that iconic bridge!) and recreational offerings, from hiking to white water rafting and ...
The Register-Herald

Five years after it became a national park, there’s a growing divide in West Virginia’s New River Gorge

FAYETTEVILLE — The New River Gorge is a jagged area in the middle of Southern West Virginia’s coalfields. Shaped by one of the oldest rivers in the world, whitewater rapids roll under its high ...
The Register-Herald

New historical society launched to conserve the New River Gorge region

Historians, preservationists, and community advocates have officially established the New River Gorge Historical Society, a ...
WVVA

New River Gorge National Park sees 25% visitor increase during federal shutdown

New River Gorge National Park saw a 25% increase in visitors during the 43-day government shutdown despite widespread ...
WVNS-TV on MSN

New society dedicates itself to preserving the history of the New River Gorge region

GHENT, WV (WVNS) — A new historical society has been established to preserve an renowned aspect of West Virginia’s history and culture. According to a press release, historians, advocates, and ...