Visitor centers reopen at Gorge, Harpers Ferry through state-funded agreement

Visitor centers reopen at Gorge, Harpers Ferry through state-funded agreement

Visitor centers at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve near Fayetteville, West Virginia, closed by the federal government shutdown that took effect on Oct. 1, 2025, reopened on Oct. 3, 2025 using state funds made available through an agreement with federal officials. Gov. Patrick Morrisey, who took part in a ceremonial reopening of the doors to Canyon Rim Visitor Center near Fayetteville on Oct. 3, 2025, said that the agreement ensures th…