THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
This fall, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will conduct prescribed burns in two designated areas to support ecosystem health and reduce wildfire risk in the park and local communities.
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Trail Improvements Funded by Great American Outdoors Act Legacy Restoration Fund
Official NPS sourceGreat American Outdoors Act funding of $11.8 million will revitalize and improve access to historic park trail
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Staff at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve invite the public to experience the rich musical traditions of Appalachia at a special event on Sunday, September 28, at the Cliffside Amphitheater at Grandview.
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Staff at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are pleased to announce that oral history recordings of residents and others with knowledge of the park and region are now available for listening and downloading on the park’s website.
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The Tailwaters Campground in Gauley River National Recreation Area, located below Summersville Dam on the upper Gauley, will temporarily close for the beginning of ‘Gauley Season’ this year.
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The National Park Service announces a decision and release of a Finding of No Significant Impact for the Proposed Demolition of Historic Structures Environmental Assessment.
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Cunard river access and Brooklyn Campground to reopen
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The Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is providing an award for information leading to a conviction for vandalism along the Long Point Trail.
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The NPS is seeking public comments on proposed rehabilitation of Gauley Tailwaters Campground.
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Local students can help celebrate southern West Virginia ecology through art.
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NPS volunteers have been interacting with riders on the Amtrak Cardinal through New River Gorge NPP.
Official NPS sourceThe NPS invites interested members of the public to attend a 2nd public meeting related to the Proposed Demolition of Historic Structures Environmental Assessment in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
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Temporary Cunard river access and Brooklyn Campground closure
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Join us for some big Hidden History Happenings events coming up this weekend.
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Volunteer Jacki Wright was recently awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award for 2023
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Programs celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage
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Report shows visitor spending supports 1,268 jobs in nearby communities
Official NPS sourceThe NPS invites interested members of the public to review and provide comments on an Environmental Assessment of potential impacts of a new Fire and Vegetation Management Pla
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NPS dedicates new playground at Grandview.
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The NPS announces the addition of a new Bike Repair Station at the trailheads of two of the parks more popular mountain biking areas, the Arrowhead and Rend Trails.
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The NPS invites members of the public who have an interest in climbing at NRGNPP and Gauley River National Recreation Area to a public meeting.
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You can now view the winning artwork for the Youth Arts in the Parks 2024 Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Contest online and at Tamarack Marketplace.
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been awarded a grant from the National Park Foundation’s Park Ventures program in partnership with Active Southern West Virginia’s Get Active in the Park (GAP) initiative.
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NPS announces Spring Nature Fling event!
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Visitation increased across the board at all three national park sites in southern West Virginia in 2023.
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Area youth can help highlight southern West Virginia ecology through this art contest.
Official NPS sourceNPS hosts public meeting
Official NPS sourceThe NPS will hold a public meeting related to the proposed demolition of deteriorating and excess structures in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Updated Dec 21, 2023 with updated meeting date.
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Local students can help celebrate southern West Virginia ecology through art.
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Facility to Close January and February
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Steep Valley Fire burning in the War Ridge and Backus Mountain areas of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
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Nine popular fishing spots along the New and Gauley River now have a special place established for anglers to dispose of fishing line, courtesy of the Friends of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.
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The reopening of the stairs on the Kaymoor Miners Trail has been rescheduled for November 9.
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Explore traditional Appalachian skills through hands-on demonstrations on Saturday, October 1, 1:30 – 4:00 pm.
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The National Park Service announces a Sounds of Appalachia music event at Grandview.
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Programs celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage
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Steps to close for three weeks in September
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New River Gorge hosts Access Fund Climber Stewards.
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New River Gorge National Park & Preserve will host a public ceremony to induct the Burnwood Trail into the Old-Growth Forest Network on Friday, August 4, at 2:00 pm. Recent research at the Burnwood Trail was conducted by Dr. Tom Saladyga and eight undergraduate students from Concord University in Athens, West Virginia. Their research confirms that roughly 12 acres of the forest at Burnwood is classified as old-growth. The oldest sampled trees date back to the 1670s. After the dedication ceremony, there will be an optional 1.2 mile easy to moderate hike.
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve announces the graduation of some of its newest park rangers with their recent successful completion of basic police training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Georgia. Ranger Jamie Hurd, Ranger Laura Patton, Ranger Billy Mitchell, and Ranger Kellen Conway will be completing their field training at the New River Gorge.
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The National Park Service is recruiting volunteers to participate in a new park initiative called Trails and Rails. Volunteers will travel on Amtrak's Cardinal route as it travels through the gorge from Montgomery to Hinton, WV and represent the park by answering questions, distributing maps and brochures, and presenting various educational programs onboard. Interested individuals should contact New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Volunteer Coordinator Adrienne Jenkins. The program is projected to start in September of 2024.
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A crew from the National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) recently travelled to New River to conduct a workshop with park maintenance staff at the Thurmond Depot. Staff worked on the preservation and repair of windows, doors, and wood siding on the 119-year-old structure. This was the first phase of the preservation project. Park maintenance staff will continue to work on the historic structure during summer and fall.
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The Grandview area of the park will be closed starting on May 22nd for two days to complete paving work on the main road. Access to parking lots and trailheads will be closed as work is completed. The planned reopening date is May 24th.
Official NPS sourceMost forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications.
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The schedule for Spring Nature Fling has been announced.
Official NPS sourceA private gas well located in the parking lot for the Park Loop trail in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve will be plugged during the week starting February 26, necessitating a closure of the area for approximately seven days.
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Area youth can help highlight southern West Virginia ecology through this art contest.
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has added 45 acres of land to the area designated as a preserve.
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Local students can help celebrate southern West Virginia ecology through art.
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The National Park Service (NPS) invites interested members of the public to attend an open house concerning the demolition of deteriorating structures.
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National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke has selected Charles Sellars as the new superintendent of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia. He will also manage both Gauley River National Recreation Area and Bluestone National Scenic River, in southern West Virginia. He is expected to begin his new assignment after the new year.
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Active Southern West Virginia are leading a guided walk at the Grandview area's Big Buck Trail to introduce the park's new B.A.R.K. Ranger program. The hike will begin at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 8, and will meet at Picnic Shelter #2 for an easy walk along even terrain.
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Regional historians and park rangers will be offering a series of programs throughout the region for the 2022 Hidden History Happenings, September 16-25. Programs include guided historic walks, guided hikes, history talks, and more.
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Autumn operating hours will be in effect starting September 6, 2022. Thurmond Visitor Center will be open Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Grandview Visitor Center will be open Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Official NPS sourceThere will be temporary closures and delays in the Grandview area of the park over the next few weeks as roads are being resurfaced.
Official NPS sourceA new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 2,187,125 visitors to national parks in West Virginia spent $108.9 million in the state in 2021. That spending resulted in 1,447 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $131 million.
Official NPS sourceThe parking lot for the Kaymoor Top and Butcher Branch trailheads will be closed Monday, 7/11 through Friday, July 15 while the lot is being resurfaced.
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The National Park Service has received approximately $9.8 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to plug, remediate and reclaim abandoned oil and gas well sites in national parks, including Gauley River National Recreation Area.
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NPS announces new visitor center hours and summer programs schedule.
Official NPS sourceNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve announced that the FY 2023 President's Budget Request for the National Park Service proposes to allocate approximately $1.2 million in funding through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) for a project to remove excess structures and abandoned buildings.
Official NPS sourceNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve celebrates National Park Week with special events.
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Winning artwork from the Youth Arts in the Parks 2022 Appalachian Spring Wildflower Art Contest is now on display at Tamarack.
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National Park Service announces Spring Nature Fling event.
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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Fire Managers plan to burn approximately 14 acres at Grandview.
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Area youth can help highlight southern West Virginia ecology through this art contest.
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NPS announces changes affecting hunting regulations.
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The National Park Service announces that, due to population decline, ramp (also known as wild leeks) harvesting will no longer be allowed within the park.
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Local students can help celebrate southern West Virginia ecology through art.
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Repairs to the Cunard Road may result is periodic delays and closures.
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Discover Appalachian heritage, the rich sites and stories of Southern West Virginia’s history at the 13th Annual Hidden History Weekend, September 24-26, 2021.
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