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A spring getaway to the New River Gorge National Park is always magical. This time of year provides the perfect opportunity to share memorable experiences against the beautiful backdrop of nature coming to life. Additionally, springtime crowds are smaller, allowing serenity on even the most popular trails (like Endless Wall and Long Point). While exploring […]
An anniversary getaway is not just an escape from your routine; it’s an opportunity to deepen your connection by spending quality time together making memories. With these helpful tips and our insider info you can easily put together a stress free trip to New River Gorge National Park that you both will enjoy and remember […]
Quick trips are nice, but you’ll regret not staying longer. Use our 7-day itinerary to truly explore New River Gorge National Park – the natural beauty, the history, and the culture!
New River Gorge National Park takes on a completely different look in the winter. Once the spectacular show of fall foliage is over, new vistas appear and take center stage. The bare trees and withering understory allow you to see things that are often hidden through three seasons, like waterfalls, stunning rock formations, and the […]
Winter got you feeling blue? You know, blue symbolizes more than sadness, it also symbolizes calmness, peace and inspiration. So why not experience those wonderful feelings this winter? Scroll down to see how you can feel blue – new blue – in the New River Gorge (and get your discount code for the perfect place […]
Discover the beauty, nature, and history of the New River Gorge on a guilded forest walk with WV naturalists. Learn more about New RIver Gorge Eco Tours here!
Hillary Harrison of Charleston, WV has been selected as the 2025 New River Gorge Creative-in-Residence. A writer and artist, Hillary will spend the entire month of January living and working at Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals in downtown Fayetteville on the rim of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. Hillary grew up in a […]
Every year since opening Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals in 2015 we’ve set aside a portion of our vacation rental income to financially support contemporary West Virginia artists by purchasing their work for display in our building. Our now extensive collection (160+ pieces!) allows us to showcase the rich and diverse artistic talent found here […]
The amazing story of Mary Draper Ingles came to the attention of American readers in 1980 when James Alexander Thom’s book Follow the River became a national bestseller. The book, based on historical accounts written by Ingles’ descendants and acquaintances, tells the compelling story of her journey to freedom through the wilderness. Much of the […]
Have you seen all the crazy AI images on Facebook that claim to be pictures of the New River Gorge Bridge? These make-believe photos crack us up. The actual New River Gorge Bridge is a beautiful engineering marvel that needs no enhancement . . . BUT . . . there is another real bridge in […]
Relax & Reconnect on this Anniversary Getaway
You can easily plan a fun trip you both will love. All the insider info you need is in this guide!
