Multimedia Presentations

Explore The Gorge Video Series
Join a park ranger to explore New River Gorge National River through a series of videos highlighting different locations throughout the park.

 

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  Explore the Gorge: Nuttallburg

  Explore the Nuttallburg townsite, the remains of one of the most significant coal mining operations in the gorge with Park Ranger Billy Strasser.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 6 seconds

 

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  Explore the Gorge: Sandstone Falls

  Join Park Ranger Richard Altare on an exploration of Sandstone Falls and the Upper Gorge.

  Duration:

  3 minutes, 27 seconds

 

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  Explore the Gorge: Grandview

  Explore the fantastic views, wildlife, and history of the Grandview area with Park Ranger Renee Hemmelgarn.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 28 seconds

 

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  Explore the Gorge: Thurmond

  Explore the historic railroad town of Thurmond with Park Ranger Leah Perkowski-Sisk.

  Duration:

  2 minutes, 28 seconds

 

Videos

Several short video clips featuring some of the unique natural and cultural history of New River Gorge National River.

 

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  Adventuring the Gorge

  Join rangers Julie Bugg and Kirsten Minor to experience the recreational opportunities that abound at New River Gorge National River.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 28 seconds

 

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  On Being A River Ranger

  A behind the scenes look at the challenges and rewards of being a National Park Service River Ranger on the New and Gauley Rivers.

  Duration:

  8 minutes, 2 seconds

 

 

Audio Tours

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  Fayette Station Road Audio Tour

  Download an audio tour for the Fayette Station Road Scenic Drive to listen to as you drive down the one way road to the bottom of the gorge.

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  Canyon Rim VC Audio Description Tour

  Download audio files or a transcript of the audio description tour for Canyon Rim Visitor Center.

 

Smartphone Apps

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  African American Heritage Auto Tour

  Download this smart phone app for a self guided auto tour that helps tell the story of the African American experience in the gorge.

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  New River Gorge i-treks Phone App

  Trying to find your way around the park? Our smartphone app can help. This I-Treks app highlights points of interest throughout the park.

 

West Virginia PBS video links

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  Three Rivers

  A 90-minute documentary from WV Public Broadcasting explores the New, Bluestone, and Gauley Rivers.

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  Upheaval: The New River Gorge Story pt1

  A video series created by WV PBS explores the history and controversy of the New River Gorge region.

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  Upheaval: The New River Gorge Story pt2

  A video series created by WV PBS explores the history and controversy of the New River Gorge region.

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  Wildflower Weekend 2009

  A video about Wildflower Weekend 2009, produced by WV Public Broadcasting.