🌳 WV · National Park & Preserve · Established 2020
A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on the continent. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along the New River, is rich in cultural and natural history, and offers an abundance of scenic and recreational opportunities.
Description from the official National Park Service page (public domain).
| Official name | New River Gorge National Park & Preserve |
|---|---|
| Designation | National Park & Preserve |
| State | WV |
| Region | Southeast |
| Established | 2020 |
| Coordinates | 37.92, -81.06 |