Rock Climbing

Partners work to protect cliffs at Summersville, New River Gorge

Rock Climbing David Sibray - August 9, 2023

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Comprising one of the most famous rock climbing destinations in the U.S., the cliffs that outcrop along the gorges of the...

Harpers Ferry closes some climbing areas to protect falcons

Rock Climbing David Sibray - February 17, 2020

Officials at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park are temporarily closing some climbing areas on Maryland Heights to accommodate a pair of nesting peregrine falcons. A...

New rock-climbing area draws more tourism to New Martinsville

Rock Climbing David Sibray - February 15, 2020

A new rock climbing area is drawing more outdoor recreation to New Martinsville, West Virginia, and Wetzel County, already...

Park Service to host meeting on climbing at New, Gauley

Rock Climbing David Sibray - October 12, 2018

The National Park Service is inviting members of the public who have an interest in climbing at New River...

Park Service to host meeting regarding rock climbing

National Parks David Sibray - March 1, 2018

The National Park Service will host a meeting on rules and regulations for climbing activities at New River Gorge...

North Bend offers kayak, rappel, mtn.-bike courses June 10

State Parks, Forests David Sibray - June 7, 2017

Encouraging visitors to try new outdoor activities, rangers at North Bend State Park this weekend are offering introductory courses...

North Bend cliffs host climbing adventures beginning in April

Rock Climbing David Sibray - March 28, 2017

North Bend State Park is introducing adventurers to rock climbing and rappelling on cliffs overlooking the North Fork of the...

National Park Service to host climbing "listening session"

Rock Climbing David Sibray - March 13, 2017

The National Park Service is inviting members of the public who have an interest in climbing in national parks...

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