100 Days in Appalachia

Five Years After It Became a National Park, There’s a Growing Divide In West Virginia’s New River Gorge

Many long-time West Virginians see the divide between their reality of the area — a community that still faces long-standing ...
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This Tiny West Virginia Town Hosts an Extreme Sports Event at One of the World's Longest Bridges

Every October, 100,000 visitors descend on Fayetteville, West Virginia, a small town of less than 3,000, for a single-day event unlike anything else. Bridge Day, held annually on the third Saturday in ...
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Thousands gather at New River Gorge for Bridge Day 2025

In spite of the federal shutdown, Saturday proved to be one of the biggest Bridge Days in West Virginia history.
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West Virginia's Gateway To New River Gorge National Park Offers Tons Of Scenic Recreation

This charming Appalachian town is the perfect home base for an outdoor adventure exploring the New River Gorge National Park.
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More than 120,000 people attended the 2025 Bridge Day event at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Despite the government shutdown, the 2025 Bridge Day event was one of the largest in Mountain State history. According to a ...