New River Gorge National Park saw a 25% increase in visitors during the 43-day government shutdown despite widespread ...

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park is home to a unique mining town, which, while long shuttered, is still open for ...

New River Gorge in West Virginia has long been a favorite of outdoorsy families because of its unique beauty (that iconic bridge!) and recreational offerings, from hiking to white water rafting and ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced what he called a “donation agreement” to keep West Virginia’s national parks open despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. The total cost for 14 days is $97,986 ...

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Despite the federal government shutdown, the Canyon Rim and Sandstone visitors centers within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are open today. Governor Patrick ...

Tourists view the New River Gorge Bridge on Saturday from an overlook at the visitors center for the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve near Fayetteville. (Photo by Steven Allen Adams) ...

Every October, 100,000 visitors descend on Fayetteville, West Virginia, a small town of less than 3,000, for a single-day event unlike anything else. Bridge Day, held annually on the third Saturday in ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - Governor Patrick Morrisey said in a press conference Thursday that he “strongly condemns gridlock in Washington” that has led to the government shut down. Governor Morrisey ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Thursday that he is ready to extend an agreement with the National Park Service to use state funds to keep visitor centers, museums and shuttle services open during the ...