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Historic buildings line the railroad at Thurmond in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. A proposed New River Gorge Artisan Corridor would seek to connect preservation and adaptive reuse here with arts, workforce development, recreation and economic opportunities in communities from Hinton to Montgomery. (Photo David Sibray)

New plan imagines a different future for communities of the New River Gorge

September 12, 2026 By Clyde Craig

PRINCE, W.Va. — A sweeping new proposal would link communities throughout the New River Gorge region through arts, recreation, preservation, and business development, aiming to keep more of the economic benefits the gorge and…

Pipestem Resort State Park’s aerial tramway descends into the Bluestone River Gorge amid autumn color. The park will host its first Oktoberfest Oct. 16–18, when fall foliage in the gorge typically approaches its seasonal peak. (Photo courtesy Perry Bennett Photography)

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First Oktoberfest coming to West Virginia gorge as fall color peaks

September 11, 2026 By David Sibray

Mountain bikers ride a wooded trail in Beckley, West Virginia, where an expanding trail network is part of an effort to develop the city as an outdoor recreation destination.

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West Virginia city eyes 40-mile trail network near New River Gorge

September 10, 2026 By David Sibray

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Family gives 47 acres to expand scenic West Virginia state park

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First Oktoberfest coming to West Virginia gorge as fall color peaks

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West Virginia city eyes 40-mile trail network near New River Gorge

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Long a West Virginia rite of passage, squirrel hunting returns Saturday

West Virginia brought back a giant native fish that now keeps breaking records

New plan imagines a different future for communities of the New River Gorge

First Oktoberfest coming to West Virginia gorge as fall color peaks

West Virginia city eyes 40-mile trail network near New River Gorge

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