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The New River Gorge of West Virginia is the home of the Summit Bechtel Reserve — and there’s a lot to see and do here for everyone.

How The National Park Service Prepares For Whitewater Rafting
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Keeping The New River Looking New

Keeping The New River Looking New

Soon, thousands of Scouts will be coming to the New River Gorge to visit the Summit for the 2013 National

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Animal Friends At The Summit

Animal Friends At The Summit

Are you coming the New River Gorge anytime soon? If so, you should get to know what kinds of animals you might run into.

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Big Doings For Bridge Day 2011

Big Doings For Bridge Day 2011

Thousands of spectators turn out to watch BASE jumpers leap from the New River Gorge Bridge. Here’s a photo gallery from the event.

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The New River Is Cleaning Up, Here’s How You Can Help
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All You Need To Know About SummitCorps [Infographic]

All You Need To Know About SummitCorps [Infographic]

Throughout the month of July, Order of the Arrow members volunteered their time to help with SummitCorps: The New River

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Ribbon Cutting Marks Opening Of SummitCorps Trail
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5 Things To Do At Sandstone Falls

5 Things To Do At Sandstone Falls

Kayakers pitch themselves from the top of it. Fishermen wade into it. Some simply look at it with awe. Sandstone

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Above The Mines, Beneath The Climbs

Above The Mines, Beneath The Climbs

The remnants of a mining town lie silent in the New River Gorge, even though the campground above is bustling

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