Welcome to the New River Gorge region of West Virginia -- the outdoor-recreation capital of the Eastern U.S. Here, you'll find an outdoors paradise renown for its whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking trails, rock climbing, skiing and fishing. You'll also find great lodging, wonderful restaurants, and plenty of museums, galleries, and historic sites in or near the New River Gorge region.
Take a
photo tour of the New
River Gorge and the surrounding highlands.
Take a photo excursion to picturesque places and discover exciting things to do in the New River Gorge region. Visit the towns of the New River Highlands and explore the ghost towns of the New River Gorge. Meet the famous people who've influenced the area. Examine the area's rich industrial heritage and revisit a time when railroads, coal mines, and company stores blanketed the coal fields of Southern West Virginia.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009: The New River Train excursion roars past the historic Prince Depot in West Virginia's New River Gorge. Having up to 1200 persons onboard makes for a very _l-o-n-g_ train!
Deep within the New River Gorge, Amtrak train #50, The Cardinal, arrives at the historic town of Thurmond, West Virginia (WV) on Sunday morning, October 11, 2009, to pickup a single passenger.
Beneath the New River Gorge Bridge, at the level of the river, is one of the best places to observe whitewater rafting on New River. Please note the Fayette Station Road is CLOSED during the Bridge Day Festival.
