Harpers Ferry closes some climbing areas to protect falcons
Officials at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park are temporarily closing some climbing areas on Maryland Heights to accommodate a pair of nesting peregrine falcons.
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Needleseye park at Oak Hill now open to hikers, climbers
Climbers and hikers are welcome to begin exploring a 300-acre park under construction near the New River Gorge that includes more than two miles...
Park Service to host meeting on climbing at New, Gauley
The National Park Service is inviting members of the public who have an interest in climbing at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve...
Partners work to protect cliffs at Summersville, New River Gorge
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...
History of the New River Gorge important facet of rock climbing
The New River Gorge is one of the most popular single-pitch climbing destinations in the eastern United States. High quality sandstone and proximity to...
Park Service to host meeting regarding rock climbing
The National Park Service will host a meeting on rules and regulations for climbing activities at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and...
