Greetings from New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

This summer, my friends and I held our annual camping trip in New River Gorge National Park. As young adults, (some of us are still students) a lot of vacation spots are out of our price range, but public lands like national parks allow us to spend time together without breaking the bank. Camping allowed us to save a lot on lodging, and we were even able to splurge on a white water rafting trip. We all loved it! This photo was taken at the Diamond Point overlook.

Sincerely,
Ella

New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

This national park site includes 53 miles of the New River, a federally recognized Wild and Scenic River, as well as the deep gorge that surrounds it.

State(s): West Virginia

Established: 1978

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