New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to Halt some Operations Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to halt some operations amid ongoing government shutdown

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) -- Among the many agencies, facilities, and federal sites affected by the government shutdown, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve (NRGNPP) announced a change in its operations. According to a statement via their website, NRGNPP stated that, "National parks remain as accessible as possible during the federal government shutdown. However, some services may be limited or unavailable." How a government shutdo…

In WV, federal shutdown triggers furloughs, closes Gorge visitor centers

As the federal government officially shut down on Oct. 1, 2025, a portion of the 26,200 federal employees living and working in West Virginia are soon expected to receive furlough notices. Parks are also affected by the shutdown, as visitors centers at New River Gorge, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge were closed.