National Parks
Park Service releases finding on demos of historic structures in New River Gorge
GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — The National Park Service has announced a decision and the release of a “finding of no significant impact” for the proposed demolition of historic structures in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia. The proposal has drawn...
New River Gorge national park in West Virginia now attracting more runners
BECKLEY, W.Va. — The fantastic recreational opportunities in the New River Gorge in West Virginia...
Visitation increased in 2023 for all national park sites in southern W.Va.
Glen Jean, W.Va. — According to park officials, visitation increased across the board at all three...
Lawmaker says Congress key to halting national park demolitions
OAK HILL, W.Va. — West Virginians may need to turn to Congress to rescue historic landmarks that...
New River Gorge national park generated $96.1 million in 2022
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The National Park Service’s 2022 report on visitor spending has found that the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in southern West Virginia generated $96.1 million in economic output and supported 1,044 jobs. More than 1.5 million park...
Peregrine chicks take flight at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — According to National Park Service officials, three peregrine falcon chicks have successfully taken their first flights from the cliffs of Maryland Heights at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia. This is the third consecutive...
New River Gorge national park depot gets a historical facelift
THURMOND, W.Va. — One of the best-known historic structures in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in southern West Virginia has undergone repairs just in time for the 2023 tourist season. The historic Thurmond Depot, a seasonal visitor center and active...
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park pilots cashless fee collection
HARPER’S FERRY, W.Va. — Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia has instituted a three-month pilot program to collect cashless entrance fees for vehicles. Park officials anticipate that moving to a cashless system for the...