New River Gorge Bridge

The New’s Oldest Trees Protected

Nestled in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, there is a patch of forest along the Burnwood Trail that is hundreds of years old. It was recently inducted into the Old Growth Forest Network.

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W.Va. Tourism Growth Depends On Access To Flights

Airports are the cornerstone for the economic development and vitality of any region. As a key part of West Virginia’s transportation system, a viable airport network is the catalyst for state access to the national and worldwide marketplace.

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Bridge Day Returns This Saturday In Fayetteville

This weekend marks a return of the unique Bridge Day event following a two year hiatus due to COVID-19. It is also the first time the event is being held since the designation of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

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Locals Worry About Traffic, Safety In New River Gorge

Anna Skaggs and Devyn Washington are student reporters at the Fayette Institute of Technology and they both live near the New River Gorge. Last year, the gorge was designated a national park by the federal government. Skaggs and Washington spoke with people in their community about safety concerns, due to the increase in visitors and wrote the following essay.

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