New River Gorge National River (U.S. National Park Service)

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A River Runs Through It

A rugged, white water river, flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.

Emerald Ash Borer

The Emerald Ash Borer, an exotic beetle native to Asia, was located within 0.6 mile of the New River Gorge National River boundary. If New River Gorge National River is infested with this exotic beetle, thousands of acres of forest habitat would be adversely impacted.
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Peregrine falcon with attached satellite transmitter

Peregrine Falcon Program

2008 marks the third year of the peregrine falcon reintroduction program at New River Gorge National River. Learn more about this fascinating program.
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		Read our Park Newspaper Take a look at our park newspaper, the Three Rivers Review. It provides information on park attractions and facilities, as well as a map of the park and feature articles. The file is a 1.7 Mb Adobe Acrobat file. more...

Volunteer In Parks

The Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program is the means by which volunteers can assist the park in a way that is mutually beneficial to the National Park Service and the volunteer or volunteer group.
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Write to

P.O. Box 246
Glen Jean, WV 25846

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Phone

Park Headquarters
(304) 465-0508

Fax

(304) 465-0591

Climate

Weather in the New River Gorge area is seasonal, and the climate generally mild. Winter can bring significant snowfall, but it is usually short-lived. Summers can be warm and humid.