Category: West Virginia

New River Gorge National Park

National Park Week 2025

Continuing our National Park Week series, let’s visit America’s newest national park – New River Gorge National Park & Preserve in West Virginia.

New River Gorge National Park

The New River Gorge National River was promoted to a National Park in 2021, but it is actually the second oldest river in the world, estimated to be between 10 and 360 million years old!

This scenic park encompasses 53 miles of the New River, which has carved the deepest and longest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains. It is celebrated for its diverse natural habitats and historical significance. Of course, there is no shortage of outdoor recreation activities either.

Join us on our visit to New River Gorge National Park.

Please contact me if you would like to chat about planning a National Park trip.


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National Park Week 2025

New River Gorge National Park

New River Gorge NP

Did you know that there is a new national park?

Located in southern West Virginia, the New River Gorge National River was officially designated as New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in early 2021. The park includes 70,000 acres of land, as well as the 53 mile long river, that provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The gorge is the longest and deepest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains. The surrounding forest contains some of the oldest and most diverse flora and ecosystems in the world, where many endangered animals live.

Learn more about the newest national park here.