100 Days in Appalachia

Five Years After It Became a National Park, There’s a Growing Divide In West Virginia’s New River Gorge

Many long-time West Virginians see the divide between their reality of the area — a community that still faces long-standing ...
West Virginia MetroNews

State funds keep park open during critical times

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. — Despite the federal government shutdown, the Canyon Rim and Sandstone visitors centers within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve are open today. Governor Patrick ...

Texas approves new 54,000-acre state park in the Hill Country

A new state park roughly the size of the city of Plano is one step closer to reality. On Thursday, the Texas Parks and ...
Lansing State Journal

Officials unveil new $3.6 million Fish Ladder Music Park in Lansing

The park at the Brenke Fish Ladder features a new outdoor mini-amphitheater with seating for about 350 people on the banks of the Grand River.
Augusta Free Press

Caledon State Park expanded, acquires 450 acres near Potomac River

The Caledon State Park has expanded to include property at Lake Caledon, an effort spearheaded by local residents.