New River Gorge National Park
New River Gorge National Park
Explore the wild beauty of the New River Gorge National Park with this one-of-a-kind, reclaimed wood mountain scape. Be inspired by the rugged whitewater river and rich cultural history, and discover endless scenic and recreational opportunities. Measures 20x32 inches. The pieces features rhododendron and hydrangea native to Appalachia.
Established in 1978, New River Gorge National River was redesignated as New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in 2021. The park encompasses over 70,000 acres of land along 53 miles of the New River from Bluestone Dam to Hawk's Nest Lake. A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep and spectacular canyons, the New River is actually among the oldest rivers on Earth. Here in southern West Virginia, the New River has carved and continues to carve the deepest and longest river gorge in the Appalachian Mountains.