• 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 »

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May 15, 2013
Water Safety Weekend in the New River Gorge
This Memorial Day Weekend the National Park Service at New River Gorge National River and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Bluestone Lake will present their annual Water Safety Weekend to help visitors safely prepare for the season’s activities on area rivers and lakes.

May 15, 2013
Youth Conservation Corps Positions Available
Apply today for a summer position at New River Gorge National River!

April 30, 2013
Rend Trail Closure In Effect
Repairs to the stone retention wall will cause closures from June through September, 2013.

April 18, 2013
Celebrate National Park Week at New River Gorge National River
Join a Ranger for one of the many program opportunities April 20 – 28th!

April 15, 2013
Celebrate the 10th Annual New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend
Join us for these events that celebrate National Park Week!

April 15, 2013
Park Asks for Public Assistance with Pet Regulations
Please keep your pet safe and on a leash!

April 15, 2013
Rangers-In-Training Outdoor Adventures
Apply today for a free one-week series of outdoor adventures.

April 12, 2013
Patricia Kicklighter Named New River Gorge National River Superintendent
Patricia “Trish” Kicklighter has been selected as the new superintendent of New River Gorge National River and the associated Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River.

April 12, 2013
Join us for the New River Festival
Celebrate the spirit of the New with the New River Clean Water Alliance!

April 09, 2013
National Park Service Recruiting Volunteers
New River Gorge National River is looking for volunteers to assist with the 2013 National Scout Jamboree

April 02, 2013
National Park Service to Conduct Prescribed Burn
New River Gorge National River Conducts Annual Burn at Sandstone Visitor Center

April 02, 2013
Further Cunard Road Closures in Effect
Closures extended along the Cunard Access for road repairs from mid-March to mid-May.

March 27, 2013
Youth Arts in the Parks Art Contest Exhibit
New River Gorge Wildflower Exhibit at Tamarack Opens April 1st

March 22, 2013
Wildflower Weekend 2013
Celebrate Spring in Appalachia at the Tenth Annual New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend Join us for ranger-guided programs in local National and State Park sites!

March 11, 2013
Cunard Road Closures in Effect
Road repairs to the Cunard Access will cause periodic closures from mid-March to mid-May.

February 27, 2013
NPS releases Trail Development Plan
NPS releases Trail Development Plan/EA for Public Review and schedules an Open House at Canyon Rim Visitor Center

February 26, 2013
Economic Impacts of national parks in southern WV
New River Gorge National River, Bluestone National Scenic River, and Gauley River National Recreation Area Tourism Create $53,000,000 in Local Economic Benefit Part of $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide

January 16, 2013
2013 Youth Arts in the Parks Art Contest Deadline Near
Information about participating in a nature art contest that is open to all K – 12 grade students in Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers Counties.

October 25, 2012
2013 Youth Arts in the Parks Art Contest Announced
Announcement about a nature art contest that is open to all K – 12 grade students in Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers Counties.

Did You Know?

AMTRAK train at Thurmond, WV

You can "catch a train" to visit the park! The AMTRAK Cardinal travels through New River Gorge on its route from New York, NY to Chicago, IL.