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New River Gorge Becomes Newest National Park

By AV's Intern Team | February 26, 2021 |

New River Gorge Bridge

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, established in December 2020, is West Virginia’s first national park.

Bill Would Redesignate New River Gorge as National Park

By AV's Intern Team | December 16, 2019 |

West Virginia congressional representatives introduced a bill in fall 2019 that would create a new national park in the state.