Gauley River National Recreation Area, a West Virginia natlreca

This is another composition at the Cathedral Falls on US60 near Gauley Bridge area in West Virginia , I was trying to capture in this a close up shot of the 2nd half of the tier of this fall , a faint Rainbow at the top

Gauley River National Recreation Area

GAULEY RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA was established in 1988 to preserve 25 miles of free-flowing Gauley River and six miles of the Meadow River as they pass through scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide variety of natural and cultural features. Located in southern West Virginia, this unit of the National Park System encompasses over 11,000 acres of land, and is located between the towns of Summersville and Fayetteville.

A rugged, white water river, the Gauley River provides a variety of opportunities for hiking, boating, and fishing. Whitewater is one of many popular recreational pursuits enjoyed by visitors to the park.

The park and the surrounding area are rich in cultural and natural history, and provide visitors with an incredible diversity of resources. Let this web site introduce you to Gauley River National Recreation Area, help you plan a trip to the area, or show you why it is such a significant part of our national heritage.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

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Area Accommodations

Hemlock Haven Cabins - Hico, WV

Cottages and Cabins

We are luxury, dog friendly cabins located in Fayette County minutes from the New and Gauley Rivers. Each cabin has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, complete kitchens, washer and dryers, gas fireplaces, an outdoor 6-person hot tubs, gas grill, and a private fenced yard with a fire ring and benches.

Web Site: http://www.hemlockhavenwv.com