Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Extension
  • India
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil
  1. Bing Gallery
  2. India
  3. 2021
  4. April 17
  5. New River Gorge Bridge in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios New River Gorge Bridge in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia

April 17, 2021

New River Gorge Bridge in the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia

© Entropy Workshop/iStock/Getty Images Plu

A river runs through it

To kick off National Park Week (in the US), which begins today, we're visiting America’s newest national park, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, in West Virginia. This incredible view is of the New River Gorge Bridge, which, when completed in 1977, was the world’s highest bridge carrying a regular roadway. It held that distinction for 24 years and is now a popular attraction for BASE jumpers and rappellers.

Far below the bridge is the New River, which - despite its name - is the second oldest river in the world. Its exact age is unknown, but geologists believe the New River is a segment of the preglacial Teays River, which fossil evidence suggests could be 320 million years old. Today, rafters and kayakers come to ride the New River rapids, which can reach a level of Class V, which means they're among the most difficult waters to navigate. You can enjoy this new park year-round for free, there are no entrance fees. And today, to mark the first day of National Park Week, all National Parks in the US are offering free admission.

outdoor mountain bridge landscape river water sky plant green travel traveling hillside

Related Images

Bandra–Worli Sea Link, Mumbai, MaharashtraBandra–Worli Sea Link, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Gateway Arch and St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesGateway Arch and St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Pushkarani, Sri Krishna Temple, Hampi, KarnatakaPushkarani, Sri Krishna Temple, Hampi, Karnataka
West Cornwall Covered Bridge over the Housatonic River, Connecticut, USAWest Cornwall Covered Bridge over the Housatonic River, Connecticut, USA
Vasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon, PortugalVasco da Gama Bridge, Lisbon, Portugal
River Thames, London, EnglandRiver Thames, London, England
Huntington Beach Pier, California, at sunsetHuntington Beach Pier, California, at sunset
Tate Modern lit up on International Women's Day, London, EnglandTate Modern lit up on International Women's Day, London, England

Today on Bing

Andean cocks-of-the-rock, Ecuador

Andean cocks-of-the-rock, Ecuador

Apr 17, 2025
Ram Mandir, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Ram Mandir, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh

Apr 17, 2024
Haiku art installation, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, London, England

Haiku art installation, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, London, England

Apr 17, 2023
The blue eggs of an American robin in New Jersey

The blue eggs of an American robin in New Jersey

Apr 17, 2022
Ruffed grouse in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada

Ruffed grouse in Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario, Canada

Apr 17, 2020
Hope Valley, Peak District, England

Hope Valley, Peak District, England

Apr 17, 2019

Related Tags

sky bridge outdoor building water cloud lake skyscraper scene landscape city night river light sunrise sunset cityscape skyline distance pier
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
  • © 2025 Peapix.com
  • API
  • App
  • Privacy
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.