For Immediate Release Contact:: Join Us For Ranger-Guided Programs in The National Park!

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EXPERI ENCE YOUR AMERI CA

The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.

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For Immediate Release CONTACT:
National Park Service
Jodi rench!"urr
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Railroad History and Nature Featured in Ranger Programs
Join us for ranger-guided programs in the National Park!
len !ean" #est $irginia" !une %%" %&'( * National Parks are exciting places to find adventure+
especially ,hen you explore the area-s rich stories of history or see ,hat nature has to offer. .ucky for us+
,e have many public parks in the area. /anger!guided ,alks in Ne, /iver 0orge National /iver and
"luestone National Scenic /iver provide a fun ,ay to get outdoors and learn more about the natural ,orld
that surround us and the people ,ho shaped our past. All programs are /11. 2ear comfortable ,alking
shoes for guided ,alks. 2ater+ snacks+ camera and binoculars are other useful tools to bring along.
"elo, is a list of this ,eekend-s featured ranger programs3
)aturday" !une %*" %&'(:
0rand "irding
43$$ am 5 )$3#$ am. 6eet at the 0randvie, 7isitor 8enter. ).$ mile ,alk. Stroll through the park looking
and listening for birds of the Ne, /iver 0orge. "ring binoculars and a favorite field guide or some ,ill be
provided.
"luestone 2alk
)$3$$ am ! ))3#$ am. 6eet at the base of Pipestem /esort State Park tram,ay. ( mile ,alk. 2alk ,ithin
"luestone National Scenic /iver for a mile and return. Along the ,ay+ en9oy the flora and fauna of the
area and discover regional history. "ring :(.$$ for the return tram ride.
;istoric Thurmond Tour
))3$$ am ! )(3$$ pm. 6eet at the Thurmond <epot 7isitor 8enter. $.& mile ,alk. 2hat ,as life like in one
of the Ne, /iver 0orge-s most reno,ned to,ns= 6eet a ranger in Thurmond-s historic district for an
informal tour of this once bustling railroad to,n+ hearing stories of days gone by.
)unday" !une %+" %&'(:
;istoric Thurmond Tour
))3$$ am ! )(3$$ pm. 6eet at the Thurmond <epot 7isitor. $.& mile ,alk. 2hat ,as life like in one of the
Ne, /iver 0orge-s most reno,ned to,ns= 6eet a ranger in Thurmond-s historic district for an informal
tour of this once bustling railroad to,n+ hearing stories of days gone by.
New River Gorge
National River
P. O. Box 246
104 Main Street
Glen Jean, WV 2!46
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National Par, )er-i.e
U/)/ 0e1artment o2 t3e Interior
EXPERI ENCE YOUR AMERI CA
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.

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or more information about area National Park Service sites visit http3>>,,,.nps.gov>neri+ check out the
park acebook page at http3>>,,,.facebook.com>ne,rivergorgenps+ or stop by any Ne, /iver 0orge
National /iver visitor center.

A4out t3e National Par, )er-i.e
EXPERI ENCE YOUR AMERI CA
The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may
experience our heritage. or more information about the National Park Service+ visit http3>>,,,.nps.gov.
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