Travels With Minnie: America’s Newest National Park

May 31, 2021

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Recently added, New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia is our country’s sixty-third national park.

Although the day was gray and misty, holiday crowds were out in force at America’s newest national park. Chris picked us up and we made the hour drive southeast to the Canyon Rim Visitors Center near Fayetteville where we managed to squeeze through the crowds for a look at the New River Gorge Bridge.

The steel span arch bridge opened in 1977 and stretches 3,030 feet across. The 1,700 foot long arch earned the bridge the distinction of being the world’s longest single-span arch bridge, a spot it held for 26 years.

The New River is one of only a few rivers that flows south to north. Above is the view south from the bridge.

We had time for a short hike along the Endless Wall Trail. The Wall rises above the New River and is a popular spot for climbers. Since we were walking along the top of it and not inclined to get too close to the edge, we couldn’t fully appreciate the sheer drop off that gives the trail its name.

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3 responses to “Travels With Minnie: America’s Newest National Park”

Kathy

May 31, 2021

This is so interesting-I have never heard about it. Sure looks beautiful there. Say Hi to Chris and Gail.

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1. carryoncouple.com
  
  May 31, 2021
  
  I think it received National Park status late last year. Beautiful spot!
  
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Jackie Bachman

May 31, 2021

Beautiful bridge! Interesting to learn about this new park! Thanks!

Jackie Bachman Board Member, Community Relations OHRA (760) 889-5122 Jackie.bachman53@gmail.com

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