Ruby hopeful about national park designation for New River Gorge area By
The gorge on a wintry day.(Photo/Adventures on the Gorge)
CHARLESTON, W.Va. State Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby is anticipating a sizable impact on the New River Gorge following its designation to become the nation’s 63rd National Park.
West Virginia Tourism Commissioner Chelsea Ruby
The redesignation language which creates the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and was in year-end funding legislation that was passed by Congress last week, the legislation was signed by President Donald Trump Sunday night.
“For so many travelers, a national park designation is a stamp of approval, confirmation that that destination is one of the nation’s greatest places and some place you need to see,” Ruby said on a recent MetroNews ‘Talkline’ appearance.