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New River Gorge National Park and Preserve


Oct 22, 1977

The New River Gorge Bridge was dedicated and officially opened to the public

Other events that happened on or around October 22, 1977

Nov 10, 1978

The New River Gorge National River was established by Congress

May 07, 1983

The first visitor center for the New River Gorge National River opened

May 23, 1991

The Canyon Rim Visitor Center opened at what is now known as the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Dec 27, 2020

The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve was designated as the nation's 63rd National Park


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