6 Fun Picks That Channel A Sense Of Adventure

From sea to shining sea, get to know the latest landscapes to join the National Park Service.

Don’t be fooled by its name: Though West Virginia’s New River Gorge was recently added to the National Park Service, the New River is one of the oldest rivers in North America. Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, the park covers 70,000 acres of forestland which provides visitors plentiful opportunities for hiking, whitewater rafting and rock climbing. This postcard-worthy destination is also home to the New River Gorge Bridge—the third highest in the country. Here, we explore pieces that invite you to go on an active adventure.