Improvements underway for New River Park Trail

Improvements underway for New River Park Trail

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - Nature lovers are in for a treat! Improvements have begun for one of Raleigh County's most popular trails. The New River Park trail has long been a popular destination for hikers, runners, and dogwalkers in the area. Some may have noticed the impacts of erosion and general wear and tear over [...]

New River Park Loop Trail temporarily closed for rehabilitation work

Beckley, WV (WOAY) Rehabilitation work is underway on the New River Park Loop Trail in Beckley.  The trail will be temporarily closed for the next couple of weeks while crews complete improvements designed to make the trail safer, more sustainable, and more enjoyable for residents and visitors.  The City of Beckley is thanking the Beckley Area Foundation for its support of the project, saying the foundation’s investment helps make improvements l…

Following Muir’s footsteps through Park City

By Gage Wilson For Glasgow News 1 Nearly 160 years after naturalist and explorer John Muir walked through the area on his famous journey to the Gulf of Mexico, his connection to Park City is being incorporated into a trail project that could give visitors an opportunity to follow part of his historic route. The John Muir Legacy Trail is one of several trail projects involving Park City that were highlighted by Park City Tourism Director Linda Wa…