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Have you visited America’s newest National Park yet? [Save this itinerary!] New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in WV is absolutely beautiful and the perfect summer road trip destination! Here are my MUST-SEE spots on a long weekend trip:👇🏼 1. Grandview overlook/Grandview Rim trail 2. Castle Rock trail 3. Endless Wall trail 4. Canyon Rim Visitor Center overlook 5. Kaymoor Miners trail 6. Concho Overlook 7. Glade Creek Trail 8. Long Point Trail 9. Thurmond ghost town If you have time, tack on Sandstone Falls! There are plenty of great places to eat/drink in @visitfayettevillewv as well 🙃 ❗️As always, please remember to leave no trace while visiting! Clean up after yourself and your pets. #westvirginia #newrivergorge #newrivergorgenationalpark #newrivergorgebridge #onlyinwestvirginia #fayettevillewv #usnationalparks #findyourpark #almostheaven #almostheavenwv #usatravel #roadtripusa
krismariawanderskrismariawanders
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🤩Have you been yet? 🚨 FOLLOW @rvahikergirl 👈🏼 for more great hikes, camping, backpacking, and things to see and do ⭐️ SAVE this post for future trip planning ✨The NEWEST National Park in the US is right in the “almost heaven” state of West Virginia. 🚫💰And it’s FREE! Yep! Free admission & Free camping! So what are you waiting for? You can’t beat FREE! ❤️Must See FAV Locations there 📍Sandstone Falls 📍Cathedral Falls 📍Kaymoor Falls 📍Brooks Falls 📍Grandview Visitor Center 📍Canyon Rim Visitor Center 📍Bridge Walk 📍Scenic Drive Fayette Station Road 📍Long Point Trail 📍Endless Wall Trail TIP: Give yourself extra time for driving around from place to place as these are West Virginia back roads and it takes a little bit a time getting from point A to point B. #westvirginia #almostheaven #wvtourism #westvirginiahiking #westvirginiahikes #westvirginiaoutdoors #newrivergorgenationalpark #newrivergorgebridge #newriver #nationalparks #nationalpark
rvahikergirlrvahikergirl
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Have spent many an hour here and every time it is just as amazing- if not more so... I have camped in 30degree weather few years back for bridge day... To wake up to campground water well pump had decided... that day to decide it was done... Yet.... We did mot let it deter our adventure. I can spend an eady 2 hours at the welcome center.. Just realized this trip how much the kids usually hurry us.. I had missed quite a bit on my last drop in.. It was slick from a little bit of leftover snow and well.. Seeing as how they were not open yet.. We jumped ( actually stepped over) the closed fence that stated closed due to ice, made our journey all the way down... We had just traveled from Cherry Point Military Base in NC so the walk was great... Heed the sign... Easy going down.. Coming up is breath-taking, literally.. We drove down through the cannon and once we started back up I decided to walk to get some better shots with my cell phone.. If ever passing over, up or down near here... Make it a stop.. Stretch your legs..learn some great interesting history... And meet some amazing ppl who shown up every day to meet and greet the public and keep the gorge- gorgeous for viewers like us and the wild life that make their homes there..
J` GloverJ` Glover
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Visiting the Canyon Rim Visitor Center was a highlight of my trip to the New River Gorge National Park. The center itself is well-maintained and offers a wealth of information about the area's extensive history, wildlife, and available activities. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, ready to answer any questions with enthusiasm and detail. The real gem, however, is the view from the visitor center. The panoramic overlook of the New River Gorge and the famous New River Gorge Bridge is simply breathtaking. Whether you're capturing photos or just soaking in the natural beauty, the scenery is unforgettable. The boardwalk to the viewing platforms is well designed, ensuring that everyone, regardless of mobility, can enjoy the vista. The walk down the steps to the lower overlook is worth the effort for an even more dramatic perspective of the gorge. Overall, the Canyon Rim Visitor Center provides an excellent introduction to the area, combining educational resources with spectacular natural beauty. It’s a perfect stop for families, photographers, and nature lovers alike. I highly recommend making it a priority visit when exploring West Virginia’s stunning landscapes.
advocate praxisadvocate praxis
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Visited Saturday afternoon in early April 2023. There was a giant storm thatbhad gone through along with a wind advisory all day. When we arrived the visitor center had no power and the store was closed along with the bathrooms as they need the elctricity to pump the sewage across the street. Luckily we were staying the night at hawksnest state park just up the road (which also didn't have power) and were also visiting the next day. The rangers were very friendly and knowledgeable. They gave us junior ranger booklets to work on. The national park stamps are located in the corner to the left when you walk into the visitor center. They had 5 different stamps (including Thurmond and grandview visitor centers which were both currently closed). The boardwalk trail right outside the visitor center was also closed because of the wind. There was a small area of exhibits in the visitor center along with a short movie to watch in their theater. Overall the park was great and we would gladly visit again to do other trails or other adventures. We did the endless wall trail, longpoint trail and Thurmond. We actually were there as a train was coming through.
David LieuDavid Lieu
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One of the must see sites in the New River Gorge Park This site is located right off 19 on the southeast side of the road. It is easy to exit off and get back on the main road. This is a great start to a tour of the New River Gorge Park. There is plenty of parking for small or large cars. This is a one story structure that has a small gift store, restrooms and a display room. When we visited the display room was closed. The ranger was wonderfully helpful and gave us several ideas and places to visit while we were in the area. The center is very nice with a great viewing window out the back of the building. You can walk around the building and view the bridge and river from the outside of the building. I believe that it closes at 6 pm so make sure you get there before that. There are two paths in front of the building. Both are a short walk down to bridge viewing areas. One is a short walk that is a view from nearer the bridge and closer to road level. The other leads to a set of wooden stairs that give a better view, in my opinion, of the bridge structure and river. I highly recommend this to visitors trying to see the sights in this area.
Ward DoughertyWard Dougherty
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Address
162 Visitor Center Rd, Lansing, WV 25862
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Phone
(304) 574-2115
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Website
nps.gov
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attractions: New River Gorge Bridge, Bridge Walk LLC, New River Gorge Bridge, New River Gorge Bridge Overlook, Tunney Hunsaker Bridge, Canyon Rim Gifts, Bridge Buttress Trail, ACE Raft Lower New River Gorge take-out, New River Gorge Bridge Day, restaurants: The Burrito Bar New River Gorge
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