Camping the New River Gorge National Park - West Virginia

In October of 2021, Chloe and I took a trip down to America's newest National Park, the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. We were able to drive over the New River Gorge Bridge several times and see this mighty marvel from every perspective. We set up camp for a number of nights right next to the New River, deep within the gorge. We checked out the historic ghost town of Thurmond, hiked some epic trails, and took in some absolutely stunning views from all over the park.
And yes, I have been made aware that I pronounce many of the West Virginia words wrong..👍
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[@southeastmichigancitizen4886]

Thank you for your video. My family is from west Virginia. Been 30 years since I’ve seen these places. ❤

[@BRUjank]

Thank you for your comment. West Virginia was wonderful!

[@smoothrider7677]

I’m from Charleston WV, Kanawha is pronounced kuh-naw. Great video by the way , there’s lots to see and do in WV!

[@BRUjank]

Thank you! Yea I’m hearing a lot about this “kuh naw” pronunciation. How do you get kuh naw from kanawha? Haha

[@RVLifeInRetirement]

The ha at the end is silent.

[@oldboater]

You did a nice job of capturing the New River Gorge. I’ve been to this area many many time since my first trip there in 1980. We have always gone to run the river (200+ trips) I never get tired of visiting the New River.

[@BRUjank]

Wow! 200 hundred times.. I guess it’s a tough place to get sick of! That’s awesome. I can’t wait to go back myself!

[@johnnovak3560]

Great video!! Loved the commentary...keep em coming!!

[@BRUjank]

Thanks! I really appreciate that. I got a couple more in the works already!! Haha

[@thatguy8005]

Wild river ride… I did it on a raft a few times a little over 40 years ago.

[@BRUjank]

It looked like a blast to raft through! I want to go back!!

[@DeckDogs4Life]

18:00 I live next to some railroad tracks in my town in WV and boy is it great to be woke up at 3am when the train conductor lays on the horn for 30 solid seconds at a time as he approaches the crossing. I feel like he does it on purpose, knowing people are asleep and laughing about waking us up. I know he has to honk at each crossing but man, it's 3am and no one is on the road... you can just do a couple toots and be done, you don't have to wake up the whole town.

[@BRUjank]

Both Chloe and I woke up one night thinking we were going to be ran over haha it was a little frightening. I could see that getting old if you live right there…

[@DeckDogs4Life]

@@BRUjank you eventually get used to the sound of the trains going by but the horn blowing at 3am will still wake you up basically every time.

[@jefuryo]

Going there in a few weeks, great pics and video!!!

[@BRUjank]

Thanks! Your going to love it there.

[@janetsmart-countryliving1059]

enjoyed your video. glad you got to visit West Virginia. I love this part of our state. next time you're in the area you should visit sandstone falls.

[@BRUjank]

I had my eyes on sandstone falls! Couldn’t make it this time. You do have a beautiful state though, I’m sure I’ll be back!!

[@patriciavanmeekeren6395]

You did a really nice job on this video. I enjoyed the scenery, photos and your descriptions of the sires.

[@patriciavanmeekeren6395]

I am also from Michigan.

[@BRUjank]

Thank you! I really appreciate the comment.

[@michaelnabbadventures]

Been there a few times one of my favorites

[@BRUjank]

I could definitely do some more exploring there!

[@graystone3048]

It’s pronounced Kuh Naw wuh And Gauley is said as Golly Nice video!

[@BRUjank]

I even tried googling the pronunciation before I made the video 😂 I have been schooled in some West Virginia speak since posting haha thanks for enjoying! It’s hard for a Michigander like myself to not announce every vowel in a word…

[@Airwatt]

Hi Nice video, I was born & raised in that area, watched them build the bridge but never had any intress in th Kaymoor mine; our favorite destination ia the Soo locks up in your area!

[@BRUjank]

The UP in Michigan in amazing! Thanks for enjoying the video!

[@zxtenn]

Yeah mining was HARD work and plenty of people now don't even know what work is. I live and work in NC but i have a house in Quinwood, i will check that place out and maybe camp for a night or 2.

[@BRUjank]

It’s gorgeous there..

[@jymnmeier3527]

I really enjoyed this video and thank you so much for sharing it :) I am researching a trip to New River Gorge for the summer of 2023. We sadly only have one day in the park. That being said what would be your must do's if you only had 1 day?

[@BRUjank]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment. I would recommend going to the canyon rim visitor center, and doing the scenic drive down to the river. The endless wall trail to diamond point is probably one you shouldn’t pass up either! Those are both easily achievable in one day!

[@jymnmeier3527]

@@BRUjank Thank you for the quick reply and advice

[@SomenathChakraborty]

Nice one!

[@BRUjank]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@kathyinwv250]

Kanawha = kah-naw-ah

[@BRUjank]

Haha yea I butchered that one..

[@TheReslers]

Ok but what did you order at Tudors lol? Peppi? Big Tater? Inquiring minds want to know 😀

[@BRUjank]

Haha I think some sort of biscuit sandwich! Definitely some coffee.. it got the job done.

[@ShelbyBlandAT]

Awesome video. Looking at doing this trip with our 4 kids. Loved the variety of activities and appreciated that it was budget friendly. Question- I might have missed it in the video, but how many nights did you ended up spending in this area?

[@BRUjank]

We did two nights at Stone Cliff campground. Then one night at Grandview Sandbar! If you had any interest in staying at the Glades creek campground, just know it’s pretty far down the road past Grandview!! You guys are going to have a great time! It’s definitely budget friendly too!!

[@steveolie985]

@@BRUjank is stone cliff still free to camp at? its been awhile

[@BRUjank]

Camping was still free when we were there!

[@gardengal9478]

Great video. How many days did you spend in the National Park? Did you need reservations for the camp sites?

[@BRUjank]

I think we did two nights at the first site and one night at the other site. No reservations needed! They were free too..

[@gardengal9478]

@@BRUjank thank you for your quick reply. It is appreciated. Subscribed because your content was very helpful and inspiring to get back to traveling. Hope to see more of your travels.

[@raspeight22]

What atlas are using please?

[@BRUjank]

Google maps.

[@raspeight22]

@@BRUjank How do you set it to show all of the places of interest?

[@BRUjank]

I usually do some level of pre planning before I travel places. I will watch KZbin and go on google maps to plan out interesting spots and drive times and such. So I generally will have an idea of where I am going beforehand. I just zoom in on places using google maps and start clicking!

[@CarcassMoonwipe]

kanawha pronounced kuh-gnaw :)

[@BRUjank]

Haha thanks! You probably cringed hearing me slaughter that with all those vowels..

[@MegaMAGA33]

KuhNAWa Or KuhNAW After I heard that, I turned the video off. Please inform yourself of regional pronunciations before you make a regional video. For example, in Putnam County WV, we have a town named Hurricane. It is pronounced HURicun Or HUR'cun Now, try Louisville, Kentucky And Cairo, Illinois

[@BRUjank]

Thanks for the example Nathan, now I know.

[@BrendaLee381]

That's right! It's the Indian names....and he's from Michigan.... lol ...seems like he shoulda got that one easy! But I always say "Michiganner, instead of Michigander... lol ha ha But I put a thumbs up anyhow, because I am a West Virginian. 🙂

[@dougwoodrum6565]

PLEASE LEARN HOW TO PRONOUNCE OUR RIVERS NAME !!!

[@BRUjank]

Please calm down.