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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

When we aren’t hiking in the New River Gorge, we are usually reading about it. Here are our ten favorite books about this fascinating area. – This is 10/10 in our Top 10 blog post series celebrating our 10th anniversary.