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Hundreds of parachutists take the 876-foot plunge on Bridge Day in Fayetteville

West Virginia's largest one-day outdoor festival drew more than 100,000 people to Fayetteville, Fayette County, West Virginia ...
100 Days in Appalachia

Five Years After It Became a National Park, There’s a Growing Divide In West Virginia’s New River Gorge

Many long-time West Virginians see the divide between their reality of the area — a community that still faces long-standing ...
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Thousands gather at New River Gorge for Bridge Day 2025

In spite of the federal shutdown, Saturday proved to be one of the biggest Bridge Days in West Virginia history.

Brilliant fall weather greets 46th annual Bridge Day

The expectant thrills and camaraderie with his friends remain a siren's call for Ty Busby when it comes to the Bridge Day experience. Busby, a Columbus, Ohio resident, was among the 370 BASE (Building ...
Travel + Leisure

This Tiny West Virginia Town Hosts an Extreme Sports Event at One of the World's Longest Bridges

Every October, 100,000 visitors descend on Fayetteville, West Virginia, a small town of less than 3,000, for a single-day event unlike anything else. Bridge Day, held annually on the third Saturday in ...

High jumps and huge crowds mark 46th annual Bridge Day in Fayetteville

The expectant thrills and camaraderie with his friends remain a siren’s call for Ty Busby when it comes to the Bridge Day experience. Busby, a Columbus, Ohio resident, was among the 370 BASE (Building ...