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New River Gorge NP, West Virginia
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In the early 1900s, Thurmond was a thriving coal town with more than 75,000 passengers passing through its train depot annually.
Thurmond is now considered a ghost town, with only five residents as of the last census.
The historic Thurmond Depot, built in 1904, still serves as an Amtrak stop for the Cardinal line.
Thurmond's well-preserved historic buildings were featured in the 1987 film 'Matewan,' which depicted a coal miners' strike in the 1920s.
The New River Gorge was designated as a National Park and Preserve in 2020, highlighting its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
The New River Gorge is home to over 1,400 plant species, making it one of the most ecologically diverse river gorges in the Appalachian Mountains.
The New River is one of the oldest rivers in the world, estimated to be between 10 and 360 million years old.
The New River Gorge Bridge, completed in 1977, was once the world's longest single-span arch bridge and remains a marvel of engineering.
The New River Gorge is a popular destination for whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and hiking, attracting outdoor enthusiasts from across the country.
