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Spring is nearly here. Discover nature's wonders of the season in national parks! Join park rangers, naturalists, and poets in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve for FREE guided hikes, talks, and workshops, plus enjoy a regional youth nature are exhibit. Some hikes do require advanced reservations.APRIL 10 - 13, 2025https://www.nps.gov/.../planyourvisit/wildflower-weekend.htm
est. 0.2 mile walk with uneven, rocky terrain. Search for a glimpse of salamanders and other creatures of the night after dark, species that prefer the rock walls and crevices of the New River Gorge. Bring a flashlight. Be prepared for rocky, steep terrain on the short walk. Meet at the Bridge Buttress parking area […]
up to 3 miles on mostly easy trail. Stoll near the New River to find favorites of the season, the sights and sounds of migrating birds and favorite wildflowers on this leisurely walk. Wear hiking boots and water. Bring binoculars or some will be available.
Hear tales of folklore and plant uses of some of your favorite spring wildflowers in this short talk at Canyon Rim Visitor Center.
Learn about wildflowers in this WV MN core certification course – classroom session. This talk is part one of a two-part class. The Hike Into Spring! program the following day starting at Grandview Shelter #4 will serve as the field portion of this course
2.5 miles. The big bloom hike is back! Join rangers and naturalists on a leisurely hike from Grandview top down to the New River, finding wildflowers and other natural wonders along the way. Over 60 blooming wildflower species are usually seen on this hike. Be prepared for some steep terrain as we travel down an […]
Take a different sensory look at nature, letting it inspire your creativity through the sights and sounds found around Glade Creek at the peak of the spring season. Peace can be found where nature abounds, so join Poet Paula Lepp and Ranger Jodi French-Burr to guide us closer to such serenity. We’ll explore the area […]
1.5 miles. Explore the forest at the river’s edge on this level but off-tail hike around the historic logging town site of Hamlet. See how nature has recovered in this area, plus see some of the largest sycamore and elm trees in the gorge. Wear hiking boots and bring water. Meet at Glade Creek Trailhead […]
We're having an interest meeting! Have you been thinking about joining Canyon Rim Rotary Club? Do you have questions about the commitment required? Join us for an interest and informational […]
The Death and Dying Book Club will present the documentary film "The Last Ecstatic Days". At the height of the pandemic a young man with brain cancer named Ethan Sisser became a social media influencer, inspiring thousands around the globe with his unique approach towards the dying process. A panel discussion with Hospice of Southern […]