Educational

New River Gorge Wildflower Weekend

New River Gorge Lansing, WV, United States

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 […]

Hike into Spring!

New River Gorge Lansing, WV, United States

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 […]

Bluebells and Blooms: Arts in Nature

New River Gorge Lansing, WV, United States

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 […]

Big Trees Bonus Walk

New River Gorge Lansing, WV, United States

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 […]