• New River flowing through the gorge

    New River Gorge

    National River West Virginia

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  • Rend Trail closure

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

  • Glade Creek Closures in Effect

    Sections of the Glade Creek area will be periodically closed in June and July as the NPS prepares for projects to increase accessibility in popular sites in the Middle Gorge. More »

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Did You Know?

Peregrine Falcon

Between 1987 and 1991, over thirty peregrine falcons were released within New River Gorge. Think you saw one? If so, please contact the park wildlife biologist at (304) 465-6542. More...