Upheaval, The Story of the New River Gorge, Part One

The first of two half-hour presentations, "Upheaval: The Story of the New River Gorge" explores the history and controversy of a region formed over millions of years as the ancient New River -- now federally protected as a national river -- carved its way through the Appalachian Mountains, following a violent collision of continental plates. West Virginia Public Broadcast produced "Upheaval" in partnership with the National Park Service. The natural resources of the New River Gorge fueled the Industrial Revolution and spawned the legend of steel driver John Henry.

[@justpaula2479]

I’m from Hinton. Haven’t lived there in ages, but still call it “home”. Now that I have retired, the mountains are calling me.

[@kristopherrader4959]

I live like 7 miles from the bridge and it’s beautiful

[@runswithcats1]

New River Gorge is one of the most beautiful places on earth!

[@kristibalibrera1378]

Agreed!

[@mrs.elitenugz8491]

runswithcats1 💯😊

[@southernfriedcook]

I grew up here. I remember my parents taking me to the New River Bridge opening in 1977. Great memories. I'll always have those mountains in me.

[@CyclonexxxIce]

The New River is my favorite place in the world. My parents got married at the Hawks Nest overlook in the mid 80's, and although I don't live in WV anymore, I still love to visit this amazing scenery every chance I get.

[@pwalpar]

Excellant program and well worth watching. I am encouraged to visit the place 5*

[@mrs.elitenugz8491]

pwalpar it's beautiful, the sandstone falls are amazing. I love it 😊💜

[@leonacox6727]

From Hinton maked me homesick Leona Pitzer cox

[@kristibalibrera1378]

We come back every year. It's truly the most beautiful place I've ever been and I've been a lot of places. If you love the outdoors this is literally heaven on earth not even kidding. I've been in Tennessee a s Kentucky the Carolinas and they don't even come close to the gorge.

[@stevendeatley4878]

riding a canoe down the raoids on new river is more fun than any roller coaster you will ever ride

[@timgiles9413]

Amen :)

[@biology1234]

you most certainly should! its really a beautiful area!

[@TheCfrazier]

Born in Beckley raised im Mt.Hope and attended church every Sunday in Alderson and Greenbrier Co. #AlmostHeaven

[@dodiebondwood]

Amazing!

[@justinevirtue1755]

John Henry and his Shaker. Good story.

[@bethwoodford6679]

we live in mt hope wv not fair from the new river gorge its a fun place to go lots of trails and camp grounds not much left of the coal towns but the c@o rail road is now csx rail road and RJcorman owns some of the of the tracks some some of the rail lines that when to the mines are walking trails I found some grave yards in the gorge sometimes thats all thats left of the old towns

[@TheCfrazier]

I grew up in Mt.Hope it's sad to see it the way it is now.

[@michaelbragg6903]

Doris Fields is known professionally as Lady D. She has put out some CDs of blues music.

[@gumesindobenitez4779]

Me gusta wv saludos para todos para mí hermana Lety mis sobrinas Britney Alex de su tío gume desde chicago.gracias.

[@jasone4460]

My fourth great grandfather Joseph Nelson Estep fought for 7th Regiment, West Virginia Calvary during the civil war.

[@heidimurphy4463]

It’s built save you 3hours

[@TheMahagoni]

what canyon is he talking about? 3:15-3:16 thank you

[@jasone4460]

Zylon Tex It’s called Hill Creek Canyon.

[@ryanpurp6470]

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