History on the Gorge

Park Event · New River Gorge National Park · Sep 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM–7:00 PM

The canyon rim of the New River Gorge is now home to stunning overlooks and the New River Gorge Bridge, but what was here before? Join a ranger talk to learn about the farms, coal mining communities, and early roads that once stood here. Listen to the stories of the people who called this home before the days of a national park and whitewater rafting.

Program Location

Adventures on the Gorge: Inside Smokies on the Gorge Located at 219 Chestnutburg Rd, Lansing, WV 25862

Source: National Park Service (public domain).