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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · Elkins
New River Gorge Sets Visitation Record in West Virginia
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve shattered records with 1.81 million visitors in 2024, fueling a tourism boom across southern West Virginia. Visitor spending soared to $1.2 billion in the nine-county region, supporting thousands of local jobs. This surge underscores the park's role as an economic powerhouse for communities like Beckley and Fayetteville.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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