National Parks 2024: New River Gorge National Park

It’s time for the annual National Parks Club! Find out information about participating shops and more here.

Where is it located?

New River Gorge is located in southern West Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains.

Whose land does it reside upon?

The historic tribes most closely associated with Western Virginia are the Shawnee, Delaware, and Cherokee, as well as Iroquoian-speaking groups including the Seneca, Tuscarawas, Susquehannock, and Mingo.

When was it established?

1978

About this park:

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.

Why did we choose these colors?

We were inspired by the Spring flowers found in the park, and our colorway is modeled after the first photo in this Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5DkYnM7re/?img_index=1

The flower is a Pink Lady Slipper.

For more information:

NPS website: https://www.nps.gov/neri/index.htm

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newrivernps

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newrivergorgenps