Turkey Spur Overlook is located in the Grandview section of New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia. The overlook provides stunning panoramic views of the the surrounding Appalachian hills as well as the winding New River 1,000 feet below. The boardwalk and steps were replaced and the overlook reopened in 2017 after […]
The Big Branch Trail is a two mile loop with over 500 feet of elevation gain located in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia. The trailhead is located about 4 miles from Hinton on the River Road (WV Route 26) across the road from the Brooks Falls overlook and day use […]
Brooks Falls can be found along the scenic river drive (WV Route 26) in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia. Though not technically a waterfall, it is classified as a class III runnable rapid. It does stretch over 1,000 feet of the New River, but only has a 4 foot drop. […]
The 11,800 square-foot Sandstone Visitor Center opened in September 2003 and is located along I-64 in West Virginia. This visitor center serves as a gateway to the southern portion of the country’s newest national park, the New River Gorge and Preserve. This visitor center stands as a model for state-of-the-art green design and construction. […]
Grandview is one of the deepest parts of the New River Gorge National Park and offers one of the most incredible views found within the park. You are 1400 feet above the New River while standing at the Main Overlook taking in dramatic views including seven miles of the river and its watershed. When […]
The Yavapai Geology Museum was originally built in 1928 and is perched right on the edge of the canyon rim at Yavapai Point. This tiny educational museum offers one of the best vantage points for an overview of the geology of the Grand Canyon. Displays at the base of the panoramic windows inside the […]
The Hopi House is located on the south rim inside Grand Canyon National Park. It was designed by architect Mary Colter and built in 1904 by the Fred Harvey Company. It was constructed using local materials and salvaged items including Civil War-era Western Union telegraph poles and rails. It’s purpose was to be a […]
On the side of the historic Ritz Theater building is a very cool mural of a train celebrating Hinton, West Virginia’s old railroad days. An outdoor seating area is available for your enjoyment in front of the mural. The closed Rivertown Inn building is right next door and is also painted with a mural, though […]
Aztec Butte is located in the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park. From the trailhead you will follow a sandy wash until it splits. The fork to your right ascends Aztec Butte while the fork on the left climbs the smaller butte and takes you to a granary. The total distance for […]
Upheaval Dome is located in the Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands National Park. The trailhead is located at the end of the Upheaval Dome Road. The total hike to the top and back is around two miles. It takes 1/2 mile to reach the first overlook and has around 100-150 feet of […]
