On behalf of the National Park Service men and women working here in southern West Virginia, I am proud to welcome you to three impressive and exciting units of your National Park System.

New River Gorge National River, Gauley River National Recreation Area, and Bluestone National Scenic River offer spectacular scenery and a wealth of recreational opportunities. The
diversity of natural and historical resources found in these national park areas is being preserved as part of a larger family of more than 380 nationally significant places which make up the National Park System.

These special places within our National Park System have become sanctuaries for national pride, a sense of place, and renewal of mind, body, and soul. As one of nearly 300 million visitors to America’s national parks, we hope that you not only have a
safe and enjoyable visit, but that you also take away a deeper understanding and appreciation of your role as stewards of these special places.

Please join in teaching and practicing good environmental stewardship and respect for our cultural heritage, not only when visiting the parks, but wherever you live, work, or play. Only then can we hope to ensure that these same resources that you and I enjoy today will be left unimpaired for future generations.

Welcome to New River Gorge National River.