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Panoramic view of New River Gorge from Grandview Overlook in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia.

Is New River Gorge worth visiting? Here’s why millions of travelers think so

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is worth visiting for anyone who enjoys scenic landscapes, outdoor recreation, Appalachian history, or small-town travel. Even visitors who don’t hike can enjoy dramatic overlooks, one of America’s longest steel-arch bridges, historic coal towns, scenic drives, and some of the nation’s best whitewater rafting. … Read more