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Without a doubt, the best view of the New River Gorge Bridge is from the end of the Long Point Trail in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. While it’s the photo worthy spot at the trail’s overlook that gets most of the attention, the journey has other merits, and there are a […]
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 […]
Rail trails (former railroad corridors that have been converted for hiking & biking) often have three tremendous advantages over regular hiking trails. First, rail trails often contain substantial infrastructure left behind by the railroad companies, like trestle bridges over creeks. These provide easy access to rugged areas of the forest. Second, railroad corridors were built […]
We are curious people, and the New River Gorge is full of curiosities. In a previous post we listed our 10 favorites, but this post contains 10 more, and we think these are even MORE curious! You be the judge.
New River Gorge National Park is best known for its world-class whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and adventure activities, but it’s the lush Appalachian forest that makes this place so enchanting.
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!
