To kick off National Park Week, 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 rappelers.
A river runs through it
Today in History
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Asteroid Day
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National Park Week begins
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Belgium celebrates its independence
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World Whale Day
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International Museum Day
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