The Steep Valley Fire, a backcountry brush fire, is currently burning in West Virginia’s New River Gorge National Park. One of America’s newest national parks, it’s truly a treasure. The New River is actually one of the oldest rivers in North America and the park offers many opportunities to enjoy it, including whitewater rafting. It’s a special place for so many reasons, but over 1,500 acres of the picturesque park have been burned in the last few days. Below are the most recent updates on the New River Gorge wildfires.

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With the hard work of many local and regional fire departments, along with national park rangers, New River Gorge National Park should be fully open to visitors again soon. We absolutely recommend visiting during the spring, summer, and fall when foliage is at its peak! You can learn more about the park here.

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