New River Gorge National Park
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Spring Fling Bike Ride on the Southside Trail
6 – 10 miles.Experience the sights and sounds of spring on a leisurely mountain bike ride on the Southside Trail stopping to see the signs of the season along the way. Join a park ranger and the National Parks Conservation Association for this family-friendly group ride......More
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Arts in the Parks: Making Wildflower Bleach-washed Tees
Come and go as you please to try your hand at creating nature art on T-shirts, silhouette designs using bleach inspired by beautiful wildflowers of the New River Gorge. All skill levels welcome. Wear old clothes, as we will be working with bleach. Bring a dark colored, ......More
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Sunday April 28 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
Beginning Birding at Sandstone Falls
0.5 miles. Learn the basics of birdwatching on this easy stroll around the island at Sandstone Falls. See birds that make the rivers edge their home, the specialized habitat of the Appalachian Flatrock Community. See the beauty of Sandstone Falls too. Bring binoculars ......More
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Sunday April 28 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Nature Discovery
Learn more about wildlife that lives in the New River Gorge.Meet at Canyon Rim Visitor Center, 162 Fayette Mine Rd., Lansing
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Seek iNaturalist Walk
Learn how to use the powerful tool of your phone camera to identify plants and animals in the field by using the Seek app by iNaturalist. Preload this free app onto your smart device prior to program time wifi is available at Canyon Rim Visitor Center Meet at Canyon Rim......More
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Saturday May 4 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Bat Watch!
Join a ranger for a short walk to a bat condominium, a house for mama bats and their babies. Learn more about bats as you see these creatures leave their house in search of an evening meal. Meet at Grandview Visitor Center, Grandview
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Sunday May 5 3:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Turkey Spur Orchid Trek
Hike the Grandview Rim Trail in search of orchids and other wildflowers then continue to the scenic overlooks at Turkey Spur. Be prepared for moderate terrain on this 3-mile walk. Meet at picnic shelter #1 at Grandview.
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Sunday May 5 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower and Star Stories
See the peak of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower by the dark of night, chucks of space debris from Halley’s Comet. Explore nearby constellations and hear stories of the stars. Bring a camp chair or blanket. Meet at Burnwood Day Use Area across Route 19 from the Canyon Rim ......More
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Saturday May 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Macro-invertebrates Sandstone Falls Stream Discovery
Discover life of the New River in this hands-on river critter study. Join a ranger to take a closer look at macro-invertebrates like water insects, crayfish, and more as you learn about the import role these creatures play in river ecology.Meet at Sandstone Falls boardw......More
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Sunday May 12 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Steep Mountain Wildfire Hike
Hike, 2.0-mile hike on moderate terrain. See where wildfire happened on the land in 2023. Walk the fire line and learn how wildland fire affected the ecosystem of the New River Gorge. Meet at War Ridge Campground on Backus Mountain Road near Prince.
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Tuesday May 14 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Salamander Stroll
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.......More