Part of the National Park Service as a National River, it is 876 to the river below. The bridge is shown on the 2005 State Quarters issued for West Virginia. It is free. Make sure you walk down the wooden stairs to the viewing platform! More

We went with "Songers White water rating" as our guide through the category 6 rapids at the Gulley. We launched from the Dam where they let out the overflow water. The outfit was excellent with all their preparations. Food was provided at mid way point of the day with sandwiches, potato chips and sodas. The ride was strenuous, fun and... More

This is a beautiful place to stop and rest as you travel along highway 19 through West Virginia. The view is breathtaking! A nice wooden walkway will take you about halfway down into the gorge. The river, the mountains and the bridge are awesome. There is an exceptional Visitor's Center with a nice gift shop and a deck overlooking another... More

Couldn't have been more perfect. We were headed to Charleston, WV and had time to kill before we arrived and noticed the sign off I-79 and stopped. If you can plan a trip I definitely suggest the first week or two of October. Being a WVU grad I had never adventured outside of norther WV and let me tell you... More

Although it was raining the afternoon of our visit, the view of the gorge was spectacular! This is the highest place in the park to view the New River and it is free. The park is just 5 mi from I-64 and the overlook is a short walk from the visitor center. We highly recommend this as a stop in... More

A breathtaking beautiful wedding with autumn colors as the backdrop set the mood for the weekend in the New River Gorge. We stayed at the cabins onsite, bringing our own food and beverages to save on costs. Cabins are expensive, rustic and small with a two night minimum. Split several ways made it affordable and fun. We hiked the trails,... More

Hikes, river swimming and rafting, zip line, camping. There are activities for all ages and all skill levels. Beautiful mountains and New River is clean and beautiful More