Gauley River National Recreation Area

New River Gorge Drew A Record 1.7 Million Visitors Last Year

With 325 million visitors last year, park attendance nationwide was higher than any year since 2020 but still not more than 2019’s 327 million.

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Federal Funds Help Address Legacy Pollution In Gauley River Area

The Gauley River National Recreation Area is getting some federal funds to help cap an abandoned gas well.

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Three W.Va. National Parks Close Campgrounds

Three national parks in West Virginia closed their facilities at noon on Tuesday in response to COVID-19.Campgrounds and restrooms in New River Gorge…

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National Park Tourism Boosts S. W.Va. Economy

A National Park Service report released Sunday, details the economic benefits to Southern West Virginia last year. According to the report, tourism to the…

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