New River The New River flows through West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina. It begins in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, and flows northward through the Blue Ridge Mountains into Southwest Virginia. It joins with the Gauley River to form the Kanawha River at Gauley Bridge in West Virginia. Read more
Three State Parks Near Hico, WV Hawks Nest State Park Hawks Nest State Park is a state park in Ansted, West Virginia. It contains 2,000 acres of land and is located near the New River Gorge. There are several waterfalls in the park including Cathedral Falls and Hawks Nest Falls. Read more
Trails in the NRG Endless Wall Trail This 4.4 mile out-and-back trail is located near Fayetteville, West Virginia and features a river. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking, fishing, camping, and backpacking. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on Read more
Overview New River Gorge The new river gorge bridge is the newest, highest, largest, and most exciting bridge of its kind in the world. It’s made from steel and concrete, but it looks a lot more like a giant balancing act than a giant construction project. Designed by renowned structural Read more