New River Gorge National Park

New River Gorge National Park - A Hidden Gem

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3 жыл бұрын

America's newest national park - New River Gorge Bridge check out this engineering marvel that spans the New River Gorge in West Virginia along HWY 19. The New River Gorge National Park Visitor center has a wooden bridge walk walkway to a viewing platform to see the bridge. RV friendly parking and picnic areas for day use
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@martic51 3 жыл бұрын

My mom was raised very close to the bridge, she was so proud and watched it faithfully while being built. So glad you went over it! Thank you!

@jondickinson1056 3 жыл бұрын

It is actually constructed of Cor-Ten Steel, a mixed steel alloy that allows for a passive, protective layer of oxide...its designed to rust passively, creating a protective layer on the steel that doesn't require any painting. It's actually very innovative...still to this day.

@stephaniephillips6938 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing off our beautiful state. Living here, I take the beauty for granted, but listening to you and others as they pass through our state makes me think of how fortunate I am to live here. How lucky you are to be able to travel across this beautiful country. Thank you again.

@thomashalsall8175 3 жыл бұрын

The New River Gorge Bridge is made COR-TEN steel which does not need to be painted. Thanks for your show it is great.

@sandramoore8021 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful spot! That bridge is so beautiful too, in a very scenic setting. Thanks for taking me along. I enjoyed it!

@sandy89107 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the beautiful sights and for climbing those steps for us 😅

@robertjean659 3 жыл бұрын

The scenery just keeps getting better on this road trip, thanks Russ.

@jameswalker9002 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't know the New River Bridge was a national park. Thanks for sharing. You did good with all those stairs. Didn't even sound out of breath. 👍😁🙏

@janiewine9447 3 жыл бұрын

They just made it a National Park this year.

@SherrillP 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Russ!!!! My husband & I REALLY enjoy your travels!!!! How excited we were to see you are about 5 minutes from us!!!! Lol!!! We are in Oak Hill.....just a few miles from the beautiful New River Gorge Bridge!!!! Welcome to West Virginia 💙💛

@darlenestout7548 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah a beautiful state. 😍 enjoy

@janiewine9447 3 жыл бұрын

Every third Saturday in October one side of the bridge is closed down for Bridge Day. People from all over the world come to base jump off the bridge to the gorge below.

@kcculp6430 3 жыл бұрын

The steel on the bridge was designed to rust to a certain point, and then it seals the steel and will not continue to rust. That's why it is not painted!

@buckrockerm 3 жыл бұрын

I was also going to point out the bridge’s steel is designed not to be painted. However the state doesn’t use salt near or on the bridge. My wife and I did the bridge walk before Covid. You actually walk across the bridge on a cat walk under the bridge. Not for those afraid of heights. Safe travels!

@susanboatman7913 3 жыл бұрын

Russ gorgeous national park. You sure got your exercise for the day.

@hildataylor4490 3 жыл бұрын

This is my hometown in Fayette county WV I grew up with the bridge played underneath it fish underneath it this is my hometown I'll live right up the road from it's nice to see it on video know one really talk about WV much it's my home . ♥️♥️♥️

@jill6477 3 жыл бұрын

I found New River Gorge on my way to Pittsburgh! Beautiful Park!!

@conniemorris3164 Жыл бұрын

I was born & raised in McDowell County & I’m familiar with all of these Coal Mining Communities. One of the “must” things to do in West Virginia is to go across this bridge. It’s absolutely amazing & beautiful!

@joelewis4275 3 жыл бұрын

You give a lot for your audience. 178 down 178 up. Would kill me.

@brookeshaffer4377 3 жыл бұрын

Great views of the bridge.Thanks for the workout so we could enjoy the shots of this engineering marvel🌟

@Tony-um2el 3 жыл бұрын

178 steps Going down is optional, coming back up is mandatory. What a beautiful view. Thanks Rub

@stephenbrown3763 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Russ!!! "GREAT FOGGY VIEW"!!! Be Safe!!! "ENJOY"!!!

@hildataylor4490 3 жыл бұрын

The bridge underneath that is the old way to ansted West Virginia you have to travel all down through the back road to get down there's a place underneath the bridge call Lovers jump it is also a beautiful place you can travel the old road for a very long distance takes hours to do it but it's a beautiful place to go just a ride take your time and enjoy the nature we do it all the time. ♥️♥️

@swhedge71 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you Russ for sharing your travels and adventures with those of us that cannot make the trip. You're a Godsend Sir! Be safe and catch you later!

@edin3909 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful old bridge nicely built sir scenic view are excellent sir and finally rain came careful drive sir once again journey continues talk soon was👌👌👌👌❤❤❤❤

@earllutz2663 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I believe that you have more in you than I do. Those 178 steps that you did, was a feat. I certainly believe that I would have had to stopped, more often than you did. Thank you again for the wonderful video.

@gregkump3639 3 жыл бұрын

Run them!😉

@rickcrippen5180 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful country.

@ladybard 3 жыл бұрын

I just came across your channel. I was born and raised in the area, less than 10 miles from the bridge. It’s wild that it’s now a National park.

@kimfrommn7162 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Thanks for taking us with you! 😊

@jstaggs7218 3 жыл бұрын

Miss my home state. This close to my home town

@dennisbuelow1446 3 жыл бұрын

Back in the 2007 I had to stop on the bridge . That bridge bounces and sways - scary!

@tomthatcher7757 2 жыл бұрын

I walked down the steps. The view of the bridge and the scenery was well worth the struggle of walking back up the steps.

@markshaw7947 3 жыл бұрын

That area is beautiful especially in the fall for the leaves changing color. We rafted the New River many years ago and highly recommend it. Travel safe and well. Great video.

@flynnjp19 2 жыл бұрын

Almost heaven...

@punkotter1867 3 жыл бұрын

Thank's for the cardio -work out ! You are probably the healthest RVer. Awesome view's !

@WEHenry 3 жыл бұрын

🤣no it's 356 steps on the way bk.,....great wrk. Mr. Russ just a beautiful place👍🤠🌴🇺🇸

@jesscarey7666 3 жыл бұрын

Howdy Russ! Loving the videos!! Safe travels sir 👍

@rickcrippen5180 3 жыл бұрын

The cut-rock technique in the architecture is very nice. Reminds me of Frank Lloyd Wright.

@catman8670 Жыл бұрын

Spectacular park and drive.

@lowellwebster4198 3 жыл бұрын

I'm went there in '84 when I was a teenager. We took the old winding switchback road down the side of the valley to the bottom where the old bridge crosses the river (if its still there). There was train tracks running along side the river if I remember right. My brother and I did some exploring and found a couple of caves and some old abandoned shacks.

@norushinlife6578 3 жыл бұрын

your coming so very close to where I live....ur welcome to park here overnight....i live right on the Pa. line

@vanessacarter5966 3 жыл бұрын

How beautiful! I know I wouldn't have been able to drive myself across that bridge though.

@ojjenkins7110 3 жыл бұрын

What a great video Russ. Remember the WV quarter? The bridge is on the back. It was neat to drive across it too especially with the fog. Happy D-DAY + 77.

@SueTay. 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Russ; thanks for sharing your journey with us :)

@lindahoudek9855 3 жыл бұрын

You are having such an awesome trip so far. Do you realize how lucky you are to be able to travel like this! Thank you so much! I hate to bust your bubble, but they do have snow.

@ptrs559 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, 18 inches of snow every winter is average.

@lindahoudek9855 3 жыл бұрын

@@ptrs559 Russ does have a thing about snow.

@mountainstatematt Жыл бұрын

My daughter and I did the “Bridge Walk” on the catwalk under the bridge a couple summers ago. Quite the experience! Sometimes, we as West Virginians take for granted the beauty of the state we live in. Thanks for the video! Hope you enjoyed our part of WV!

@joecummins8872 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from London , England Russ and really enjoy your vlogs mate. Stay safe and keep up the good work.

@alrichardson7027 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Russ😊, that New River Gorge Bridge is absolutely SPECTACULAR, and the walkway into the gorge down all of those steps was amazing! I'm road tripping very soon to Florida and will definitely stop at the newly designated New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. Russ, this was a awesome video👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍! I can't wait to see what's next. I'm a New Englander and I hope you come visit our region.

@rkmatt8761 3 жыл бұрын

When I see Cumberland I think of the song “ church on Cumberland rd!” Love the beautiful route you took us on

@KhmerMinnesnowta 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this through your lens from the 10,000 lakes, Twin Cities. Cheers!

@jeffbrummett2449 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see the old neighborhood again, around New River. Bridge day 3rd Saturday in November.

@mizdink 3 жыл бұрын

Another breathtaking view can be found driving from Princeton to Hinton WV as you approach the Bluestone Dam. Also the John Henry Memorial in Talcott is out that way

@everintransit4240 3 жыл бұрын

278 steps down are optional. 278 steps back up become mandatory though.

@danbailey96 3 жыл бұрын

There’s a sign at the beginning of the steps warning of not trying to take the steps down and up if you have heart or medical problems

@kcculp6430 3 жыл бұрын

I sure hope you stopped and filmed the Summersville Lake. It is one of the prettiest lakes east of the Mississippi.

@kathyinwv250 3 жыл бұрын

My mountain momma...all my life..my home.

@Jayandhis25cents 3 жыл бұрын

I've been to New river gorge several times but I highly recommend going in the fall!! West Virginia is one of the few states that hasn't been decimated by mankind but excellent video 😎👌 We're friend's now!!😊🍺

@kcculp6430 3 жыл бұрын

If you had taken the next exit north, you could have taken the old road down the mountain and crossed the old bridge you showed in the video. It then winds up the other side and comes back up on the south side of the bridge, but on the other side of RT 19. Imagine having to take that route to travel from Summersville to Beckley before this bridge was built.

@membel 2 жыл бұрын

Been there and done that before the bridge was built. Took a long time to get to Summersville that way!

@genesiesky3756 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see that you found the New River Gorge Bridge. I have white water rafted multiple times down the New River. The pick up point was just after you went under the bridge. I don't know if they still do this, but once a year in the fall they would have what they call Bridge Day. The bridge would be closed so parasail gliders could jump off of the bridge.

@vickifisher5540 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Bridge Day happened this year!

@chillbill2480 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and your attitude

@bfn6ghh 3 жыл бұрын

Bridge Day in October is fun. Fall colors are beautiful.

@deanferguson7113 Жыл бұрын

Russ you and Sarah are the best

@diannaanderson8677 2 жыл бұрын

went there coming back from N.C, was nice stoping and seeing something nice like that. been over 30 yrs.

@bobsvideos8796 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you’re enjoying the beauty in this part of the country. I learned there is another very different beauty when I married my wife in Phoenix. I’ve stopped several times to see the bridge over the years. Safe travels! Come to think of it, next time I’m out west, I’ve got to see the London Bridge and take a boat ride.

@susanstrickland6774 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Beautiful drive in, and that park is incredibly beautiful. That darn liquid sunshine, can't stop Mother nature, sure need the rain though. You know how to capture the beauty. Thank you so much for taking us all along for this adventure. 😊👍👍

@lindaheald9629 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Russ, Have crossed that bridge many times, the rhododendrons should still be blooming. WV is a beautiful state, was where I grew up. The saying is they should put a fence around it and make the whole state a National Park. I hope I can make one more trip home in my car. So many stops to make. I am so enjoying the ride with you. If you ever get a change you should see Cass, WV, old logging town with a steam train ride to the top of the mountain.

@dianablume6293 2 жыл бұрын

I was born about 15 miles from this bridge , in 1937 . I went into my first mine in 1947 , my granddad took me on a tour , I went work the first time in 1952.I decided real soon this wasn't for me . So I joined the air force in 1954 and stayed there 20 years.

@LandRoverDS2020 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful part of America Lush and green. Oops time for some RainX on your windshield really improves visibility, rain just rolls off the windshield.

@linsweet2257 2 жыл бұрын

wow you are right hidden gem

@homesteaderwant2b 2 жыл бұрын

The birds are so sweet

@steveware6325 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed your trip through WV. I live an hour away from the New River Gorge. Back in the 90s I was a raft guide there. Safe travels.

@debbicox2776 3 жыл бұрын

It just amazes me how man can build bridges and tall building! What amazes me more is you doing all those steps! Ha!

@connieacree4006 2 жыл бұрын

They do a lot of white river rafting there. Love ❤ it.

@cinda6874 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, beautiful places. Wish I was out there now getting away. Love it!!

@skpjoecoursegold366 3 жыл бұрын

was there 4 years ago, real nice people at the VC.

@guynethdailey1759 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing our state in all her beauty. Head back in the fall the middle of October, the bridge is closed one day out of the year for base jumping, bungie cording. It's the only time you can walk across it. Fall colors are amazing.

@LJfavs Жыл бұрын

Been here several times. We always go to Glen Ferris,W VA. And we visit the New River Gorge Bridge park every time. It’s a very beautiful area in general. I asked about the color of the bridge and was told it’s supposed to be that color. That’s not rust that’s the finish on the bridge. We go to Bridge Day which is held in October every year to commemorate the completion of the bridge in 1977.

@skyebird3933 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! 🤗

@keiththomas3141 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful area down there. Lots of mountains in West Virginia.

@marianfernwood6945 3 жыл бұрын

Johnstown, PA, see the inclined plane taking cars up the mountain instead of going around the mountains.

@teresapeachey3705 2 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful place I've been there when the come from all over the world to Bungie jump you wouldn't believe how high that bridge is. Amazing how they built it. I had some great times there at the white water rafting resort I saw and talked to Black oak Arkansas and Stephenwolfe

@gjmichaelson3739 3 жыл бұрын

My prof is my from this STATE. I LOVE WV

@cathyhudkins2702 3 жыл бұрын

You were in my neck of the woods, my husband worked on that bridge.

@wjeffp 3 жыл бұрын

If you want to see something spectacular come back in October...drive down to the river on the old road and watch very brave people from all over the world BASE jump from the bridge. I drive this road 4 or 5 times a year traveling from South Carolina to Pittsburgh to visit family. It is a nice drive

@dodgeguyz 2 жыл бұрын

Was there 4th of July weekend. I didn’t know how big the gorge is. After seeing the model and looking at the map it’s size is more than impressive. The walk under the bridge is cool.

@paulgodbey304 2 жыл бұрын

My parents were raised in and around Mount Hope, which is not far from the bridge. It is a beautiful area, but my parents moved to California in 1952 and I was born there in 1964.

@DWDinAtlanta 3 жыл бұрын

That was GORGEOUS! I didn't know that was up there. My bucket List is to see all the National Parks. Not that many out this way. I need to make a list of the ones that are. Grandkids will all be in school next year. Then Nana & Papa can take further trips. LOL HUGS~Donna

@sbrazwell42 3 жыл бұрын

I visited there around 83...they do not maintain our infrastructure..the road was perfect back then..we camped off to right of bridge just before the crossing..we rafted the next morning.

@angelmarie12 3 жыл бұрын

We went white water rafting four our first time 2 years ago on Halloween through their and under the bridge.

@kimberlyshalaby1134 3 жыл бұрын

New River Gorge Bridge was the Worlds longest single spanning arch bridge for 26 years. Now it is the 5th. I loved stopping here over the years to look out at the bridge. I got to come for Bridge Festival in October of the year of 911. It was a very beautiful day. As many that jumped off the bridge, were as many that were getting off the buses to do it again. People came from all over the world. You can feel the vibrations of the bridge under your feet when South bound traffic kept moving. They closed off the North bound lane for the festival. You did a really beautiful video of West Virginia.

@perryjohnson4374 3 жыл бұрын

When you came out of the visitors center parking lot you should have made a right and took the old road down to the river and across the bridge you could see from the top. The view from down below is amazing. You then go up the other side. You also can walk across the cat walk under the bridge , call and make an appointment for this.

@ladybard 3 жыл бұрын

Teay’s landing is my favorite view of the NRGB.

@vanessacarter5966 3 жыл бұрын

Not to take away from this ( I enjoyed by the way), on Traveling Robert he also drove across the bridge and he also crossed the lower original bridge to the other and it was and awesome. I'm glad I got to watch both videos because in each I was able to view something the other one didn't show. 😍

@OffRampAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Tend to lose my breath when I see that bridge! Great tour!

@russellhancock9765 2 жыл бұрын

I used to work with a Guy from Anstead W.V. He used to take Me up there when I was a lot younger.

@edgarmorgan2077 3 жыл бұрын

When you leave penn. You need to go down 219 you won't forget it. Most beautiful place in us

@MaryB-ps8lg 3 жыл бұрын

I might make the 178 steps down! Don't know about coming up! LOL

@susanorr7535 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome and a marvelous bridge, love the fabulous stairs.

@robertvirtue8070 3 жыл бұрын

I walked across the Bridge one Bridge Day back in the 90s , They close the north bound lanes to vehicles so you can walk on the bridge. They let people base jump from the bridge @1000 feet.