Take in the "Sounds of Appalachia" at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Take in the "Sounds of Appalachia" at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

GLEN JEAN, WV (WVNS) -- Community members are welcomed to take in the music of Appalachia in commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary! According to a press release, the free event will take place at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve on June 30, 2026. Live performances will be held by members of [...]

Why Appalachian music still echoes through West Virginia's New River Gorge

GRANDVIEW, W.Va. — Most visitors come to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to hike its rugged trails, paddle its legendary whitewater, or stand in awe at the sweeping views from Grandview. But on Tuesday evening, attention turns from the landscape to the people whose songs, stories, and traditions have echoed through these mountains for generations. The setting is fitting. The Cliffside Amphitheater has long been one of West Virginia’s …