New River Gorge National Park

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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve halts non-essential services amid government shutdown

"National parks remain as accessible as possible during the federal government shutdown. However, some services may be limited or unavailable," says the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve website.

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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to halt some operations amid ongoing government shutdown

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Morrisey, West Virginia Tourism plan to keep state’s national parks open amid government shutdown

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Democrats Voted for a Shutdown. Now They Have to Find a Way Out

Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn’t extend or restore health care benefits, choosing instead to force a government shutdown.

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What will Congress do after the shutdown? We asked a Republican and a Democrat

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US government shutdown: What is open, what is closed

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Government shutdown live updates as funding impasse stretches into second day

The White House moved to pause or cancel billions in funding for projects in blue states on Wednesday, ramping up pressure on Democrats.

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The Latest: Vote to End Government Shutdown Fails as Democrats Hold Firm on Health Care Demands

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Government Shutdown Takes Hold With Mass Layoffs Looming and No End in Sight

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New River Gorge National Park to remain open despite gov't shutdown, West Virginia Gov. Morrisey says

Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Thursday that he has signed a donation agreement to keep West Virginia’s national parks fully operational despite the recent federal government

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This National Park In West Virginia Is Tailor-Made For Fall Foliage Vibes

America’s 63rd national park — the country’s newest — is a West Virginia gem perfect for visiting this year to see the breathtaking fall foliage.

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Visitation to New River Gorge, other local recreation areas increases for third year

Visitation to the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve and two local national recreation areas increased for the third consecutive year in 2024.More than 2

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In WV, federal shutdown triggers furloughs, closes Gorge visitor centers

As the federal government officially shut down on Oct. 1, 2025, a portion of the 26,200 federal employees living and working in West Virginia are soon expected to receive furlough notices. Parks are also affected by the shutdown,

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New River Gorge finds new life in rapids and national park designation

Whitewater rafting along the rapids of West Virginia's New River is fueling the revival of a region that once roared to the rhythm of coal cars. Larry Nibert, a rafting guide and descendant of coal miners, sees reminders of his family's history everywhere.

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Tourism at Southern WV’s three national park sites contributes 108.4 million to local economy

A new National Park Service report shows a significant boost in both visitation and local spending around West Virginia’s national parks. In 2024, more than two million people visited the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve,