Aluminum Plates For Deep Space Win W.Va. 'Coolest' Contest
Aluminum plates that helped keep astronauts on the Artemis II rocket safe won the first ever Coolest Thing Made In West Virginia competition.
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W.Va. Park Named To List Of ‘Most Beautiful Places’ In America
West Virginia's only national park has been named to a prestigious list of the most beautiful places in America.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMoving Ahead With Bridge Day And Mapping The Monongahela, This West Virginia Morning
The state's largest festival will take place Saturday at the New River Gorge National Park -- despite the ongoing government shutdown. And, environmentalists are using 360-degree mapping platforms to study the Monongahela River and the Ohio River Basin.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAs W.Va. National Parks Lose Funding, 2024 Data Shows Record-High Turnout
Amid federal spending cuts that National Park Service workers say are straining operations and staffing, 2024 visitation numbers released Wednesday indicate that demand for the agency’s parks has increased.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsTunney Hunsaker Bridge Begins Repairs In Tourism Off-Season
During the seasonal tourism lull at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) has begun ...
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National Park Prepares For Government Shutdown
As Congress struggles to fund government spending before a midnight deadline, a looming federal government shutdown could have a direct impact on West Virginia's National Parks operations. The Nationa...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsDrought Likely To Affect Fall Foliage
After a dry hot summer, the leaves are already beginning to change to their fall form. Despite an expectation of duller colors, New River Gorge National Park Superintendent Eve West said she thinks this will still be a great fall with lots to see and do. ...
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