Reopening of Harpers Ferry and New River Gorge Parks Secured
Governor: Agreement to keep national parks open amid shutdown secured
The Register~Herald | Thursday, October 2, 2025
Governor Patrick Morrisey announced an agreement to keep the national parks in West Virginia operational despite the federal government shutdown. This deal, pending approval from the National Park Service, will lead to the reopening of visitor centers at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Both parks had temporarily closed visitor services, impacting local attractions near towns like Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, where access to public transportation was also suspended during the shutdown. The Register~Herald reports on this significant local development.
