LANSING, W.Va. — Governor Patrick Morrisey, state Tourism Secretary Chelsea Ruby and others celebrated the state’s two national parks staying open during a Friday press conference at the New River ...

That wasn't the case earlier on Thursday at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. While overlooks, trails and roads were open, the visitor center and bathrooms were locked, nobody was ...

Visitation to the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve and two local national recreation areas increased for the third consecutive year in 2024.More than 2 ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 at New River Gorge National Park, in Fayette County, West Virginia, that the state is entering into an agreement with the federal National Park ...

"National parks remain as accessible as possible during the federal government shutdown. However, some services may be limited or unavailable," says the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday that he has signed a donation agreement to keep West Virginia’s national parks fully operational despite the recent federal government ...

Kentucky hiking trails are always an adventure. This epic hike leads to one of the best views of the New River Gorge.

Stephany Diaz, a new Rochester resident who lives 10 minutes from Lower Falls, hopes that the state park is safer and cleaner than the park is currently. “There are needles on the ground. I don’t want ...

Among the many agencies, facilities, and federal sites affected by the government shutdown, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (NRGNPP) announced a change in its operations. According to a ...

While most critical payments won’t be halted by the government during the federal shutdown, one of West Virginia’s growth industries may experience some pain. “The other main impact might be on the ...

Gov. Patrick Morrisey joined more than 400 tourism officials from around the Mountain State Monday in Morgantown at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism.

Approximately $108.4 million was contributed to the local economy by tourism at three national park sites in southern West Virginia. According to a press release, a ...