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Singing in the Rain

Geoff Heeter | May 9,

You haven’t lived until you’ve hiked in the rain.

Songbirds Aplenty

Ed. | May 2,

Spring birding—like, right now— in the New River Gorge is spectacular. Grab your binoculars and turn them up to the trees.

Tips for the Trail

Andrew Forron | April 14,

Turn your ride up a notch with these mountain biking tips for New River Gorge terrain.

Hiking Trail Guide

Ed. | April 8,

The New River Gorge has dozens of beautiful, high quality trails for the view-seeking wanderer to the rugged hiker.

Painting a Small Town Red

Ginger Danz | March 19,

Art isn’t just for big cities. A Fayetteville artist writes about what inspires her in the small West Virginia town where she lives.

10 ways to find love in the New River Gorge

Ed. | February 14,

What is the best way to meet your match? Get out and do what you love, and there they will be.

The Moans and Shrieks of Semi-Frozen Trainees And Other Stories

Assorted writers | February 4,

Guide one day and you’ve got a story to tell. Read on for guide tales from the river, trail, zipline, and fishing boat.

The New River Gorge 50+

Andrew Forron | October 27,

A perfect way to celebrate fall colors: an epic ride over the New River Gorge Bridge, to Babcock, the banks of the New River, and back up again to Fayetteville in just over 50 miles.

Bridge Day

Ed. | October 19,

Highlights from annual single span steel arch bridge bash.

Catching Things That Fall: Bridge Day River Rescue

Amanda Ashley | October 17,

What’s it like to be on the Bridge Day River Rescue Team, braving cold water and Snapple bombs all day? Read here to find out.

The View’s Great from Down Here

Nate Freier | October 6,

Most kayaks are made to stay on top of the water, but squirt boats are designed to go down under.

UPDATE: Face Carving Artist Identified

Ed. | September 22,

Our favorite email of the season: “That rock carving was done by my Grandfather, George Johnson, who lived in that holler.”

Step It Up

David Wolff | September 12,

How to climb better in the New River Gorge

The Arrow Hits the Mark

Cristina Opdahl | August 21,

Beginner to advanced mountain bikers find their zone on the Arrowhead Trails in New River Gorge, West Virginia

Three Authors, Three Picks: River, Rock, Trail

Jay Young, Mike Williams, Bryan Simon | August 21,

Three New River Gorge area authors pick their favorite routes, runs, and trails in the NRG