• New River flowing through the gorge

    New River Gorge

    National River West Virginia

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  • Cunard Road construction completed

    Construction on the Cunard Road has been completed and the road is now open. Access may be delayed at times while striping is being painted.

  • Rend Trail closure

    Repairs to the stone retention wall will cause closures from June through September, 2013. More »

For Teachers

Ranger and school group

Park ranger presents program to school group at Canyon Rim Visitor Center

New River Gorge National River invites you and your students to participate in our environmental education program. We offer curriculum-based, ranger-led educational programs both in the classroom and at the park as well as a number of on-site (in-park), ranger-led education programs. All programs are free of charge and open to all schools and teachers.


Environmental education programs offered by New River Gorge National River promote the protection of the natural and cultural resources within the park, and within the environment as a whole. Each program gives students a hands-on opportunity to learning about the environment that surrounds them. Programs support the West Virginia Standards for Learning.


Curriculum-Based Education Programs
The park's educational staff offers a series of curriculum-based, ranger-led educational programs for kindergarten through eighth grade students. Programs are available throughout the school year.



On-Site (In-Park) Education Programs

Also offered are a variety of on-site, ranger-led education programs at different locations within the park.

Did You Know?

Ranger and children at park overlook

Over one million visitors come to New River Gorge National River each year. Park rangers assist visitors and help them better understand the park and the park resources.