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A Support Office
Team in the Northeast Region
Marie Rust
Regional Directorr
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Parks We Serve in West Virginia
Bluestone
National Scenic River
c/o New River Gorge National River
P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246
304-465-0508
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This scenic river preserves relatively unspoiled land in southwest
West Virginia and contains natural and historic features of
the Appalachian plateau. In its 11 miles the lower Bluestone
River offers excellent fishing, hiking, boating, and scenery.
Pipestem and Bluestone State Parks and Bluestone Hunting and
Fishing Area are located along this segment of the river. NO
FEDERAL FACILITIES.
Authorized Oct. 26, 1988.
Acreage-4,309.51 Federal: 3,032
Non federal: 1,277.51.
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Gauley River
National Recreation Area
c/o New River Gorge National River
P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246
304-465-0508
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The 25 miles of the Gauley River and the 6 miles of the Meadow
River pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide
variety of natural and cultural features. The Gauley River contains
several Class V+ rapids, making it one of the most adventurous
whitewater boating rivers in the East. Both rivers also provide
excellent fishing and hiking opportunities.
LIMITED FEDERAL FACILITIES.
Authorized Oct. 26, 1988.
Acreage-1,145.07 Federal: 2,144.83 Nonfederal: 9,000.24.
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Harpers Ferry
National Historical Park
P.O. Box 65
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0065
304-535-6298
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Because of its strategic location at the confluence of the Shenandoah
and Potomac rivers, this town changed hands eight times during
the Civil War. John Brown's raid took place here in 1859.
Authorized as a national monument June 30, 1944: redesignated
May 29, 1963. Boundary changes: July 14, 1960; Oct. 24. 1974;
March 5, 1980; Oct. 6, 1989.
Acreage-2,287.48 Federal: 2,158.80 Nonfederal: 128.68.
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New River Gorge
National River
P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846-0246
304-465-0508
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A rugged, whitewater river, flowing northward through deep canyons,
the New is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The free-flowing,
52-mile section from Hinton to Fayetteville is abundant in natural,
scenic, historic, and recreational features.
Authorized Nov. 10, 1978.
Boundary change: July 10, 1992.
Acreage-70,911.69 Federal: 41,251.61
Nonfederal: 29,660.08.
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