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Renovated Canyon Rim Visitor Center Shows Off New River Gorge

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Canyon Rim visitor center recently got a facelift and hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday.  The $1.7 million dollar renovation includes an upgraded theater, new exhibits, and info on what to do and where to go in the park and adjacent national scenic river ways.

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Appalachian Regional Commission Launches Multistate Project In New River Gorge

A new multistate grant is designed to help develop Appalachia’s outdoor tourism industry.

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June 18, 1674: Needham and Arthur Exploration Ends

On June 18, 1674, the Needham and Arthur exploration into present-day West Virginia ended. A year earlier, explorer, politician, and militia commander…

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The Evolving Culture of W.Va. River Guides

Just about any search on Google for “best white water rafting” includes West Virginia. Around 150,000 people commercially raft a West Virginia river each…

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