New River Gorge National Park and Reserve - West Virginia
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The New River in the New River Gorge National Park and Reserve in West Virginia is one of the oldest rivers on the North American continent. It is a favorite with whitewater kayakers and rafters because of its fast flowing water and considered to offer some of the best whitewater kayaking and rafting in the country. New River Gorge National River is also a favorite with rock climbers who climb the rock faces of the deep canyons of the New River.
The area, part of the National Park Service, is rich in cultural history. In particular, there are the remnants of old coal mining sites, and booming coal mining towns and such as the town of Thurmond, which have remained largely untouched.
Spanning the New River near Fayetteville is the New River Gorge Bridge. With a height of 876 feet, it is the highest vehicular bridge in the Americas, and the second -highest in the world.
The area, part of the National Park Service, is rich in cultural history. In particular, there are the remnants of old coal mining sites, and booming coal mining towns and such as the town of Thurmond, which have remained largely untouched.
Spanning the New River near Fayetteville is the New River Gorge Bridge. With a height of 876 feet, it is the highest vehicular bridge in the Americas, and the second -highest in the world.
