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Cabins, campgrounds, resorts, and the occasional splurge - everywhere we've actually laid our heads.

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Ziplines, via ferratas, whitewater - if it involves adrenaline and questionable decision-making, it's probably in here.

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Cabins, quiet trails, and just enough adventure to make for a good story later - here's where we've dragged my wife on our getaways.

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Kid-tested, mostly-tantrum-free trips around the Mountain State - ziplines, lakes, and a few very long car rides.

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For when you've got a few hours, a full tank of gas, and zero interest in packing a suitcase.

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New River Gorge Bridge National Park

The newest national park and most famous construction in the state is worth a stop if you're passing through.

How Much?

Free

Why We Went

We visited the New River Gorge Bridge National Park as part of our summer getaway to the southern part of the state. We were in a bit of hurry so we didn't visit the visitor center /museum but the signage on the path down to the overlook was informative and I'd probably like to take a look at the museum the next we are in the area.


Review

The views from the overlook give you a good idea of the scale of the bridge and the project.

Fun fact: The addition of the bridge cut the drive across the river down from 45 minutes to less than a minute!

Definitely worth stopping by if you are in the area.


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Walking down the boardwalk from the National Park center to the New River Gorge Bridge Overlook.

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Contact Information

New River Gorge Bridge National Park

Address: 162 Visitor Center Rd., Lansing, WV, 25862

Website: https://www.nps.gov/places/new-river-gorge-bridge.htm

Telephone: (304) 574-2115

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About the author
I'm Brad Hopkins, the founder of SeeWV.com and the @seewestvirginia channel on Youtube. I have a history of starting marginally successful community websites like eMorgantown.com and inthepanhandle.com. SeeWV.com is an excuse to explore and share my adventures in the Mountain State.