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SUMMARY:Nature and History Featured this Weekend in Parks
DESCRIPTION:This season is a great time to enjoy national parks! Be it nature\, history\, a sense of adventure that draws you outdoors\, spending time in parks can be refreshing. Ranger-guided programs might be just the ticket for you this weekend. All ranger programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Wear comfortable walking shoes for guided walks. Water\, snacks\, camera\, and binoculars are other useful tools to bring along. Below is a list of this weekend's featured ranger programs in area national parks\, plus news about other happenings in and near the park.\n\n \n\nSaturday\, September 19\, 2015:\n\nBluestone Walk\n\n10:00 am - 11:30 am. Meet at the base of Pipestem Resort State Park tramway. 2 mile walk.  Walk within Bluestone National Scenic River for a mile and return. Along the way\, enjoy the flora and fauna of the area and discover regional history. Bring $2.25 for the return tram ride.\n\n \n\nSunday\, September 20\, 2015:\n\nHistoric Thurmond Tour\n\n11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Meet at the Thurmond Depot Visitor. 0.5 mile walk. What was life like in one of the New River Gorge's most renowned towns? Meet a ranger in Thurmond's historic district for an informal tour of this once bustling railroad town\, hearing stories of days gone by.\n\n \n\nRanger's Choice at Canyon Rim\n\n2:00 pm   3:30 pm. Meet at Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing. Come and go as you please for this informal hands-on talk with a ranger about the park.  \n\n \n\nThere are several ways to celebrate the arts around the parks this weekend too. Stop by Tamarack in Beckley to see the 2015 Hidden History Photo Contest exhibit. With twenty-seven heritage-based images on display this month\, this annual contest provides an opportunity for West Virginia amateur adult and youth photographers to capture hidden and not-so-hidden elements of southern West Virginia's history. These photos are on display in the vestibule directly across the hall from the David L. Dickirson Fine Art Gallery or can be viewed online at www.nps.gov/neri. Tamarack is open daily 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.\n\n \n\nPark volunteer and "Resident Artist" Cecil Glenn Runions\, will also be using history and nature as a source of artistic inspiration in the park on weekends. Call Sandstone Visitor Center (304-466-0417) to find out where this artist will be painting to see Runions in action\, creating art in the plein air style (paintings created outside using natural light).\n\n \n\n2015 Hidden History Weekend is almost here as well\, so mark your calendars for September 25   27. Celebrate the wonders of Appalachian heritage at this annual special event. Explore the rich sites and stories of our area's diverse history. Free programs will take place at New River Gorge National River\, the National Coal Heritage Area\, Tamarack\, and the West Virginia State Parks of Babcock\, Pipestem Resort\, and Twin Falls Resort. See the full event schedule at http://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/hidden-history-weekend.htm.\n\n \n\nFor more information about area National Park Service sites visit: http://www.nps.gov/neri\, http://www.facebook.com/newrivergorgenps\, https://Twitter.com/NewRiverNPS\, or stop by any New River Gorge National River visitor center.\n\n              \n\nAbout the National Park Service\n\nEXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA \n\n \n\nThe National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. For more information about the National Park Service\, visit http://www.nps.gov.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">This season is a great time to enjoy national parks! Be it nature\, history\, a sense of adventure that draws you outdoors\, spending time in parks can be refreshing. Ranger-guided programs might be just the ticket for you this weekend. All ranger programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Wear comfortable walking shoes for guided walks. Water\, snacks\, camera\, and binoculars are other useful tools to bring along. Below is a list of this weekend&rsquo\;s featured ranger programs in area national parks\, plus news about other happenings in and near the park.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Saturday\, September 19\, 2015:</span></span></span></strong><br />\n<u><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Bluestone Walk</span></span></span></u><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">10:00 am -&nbsp\;<span data-term="goog_201975075" style="border-bottom-width:1px\;border-bottom-style:dashed\;position:relative\;top:-2px\;z-index:0\;" tabindex="0"><span style="position:relative\;top:2px\;z-index:-1\;">11:30 am</span></span>. Meet at the base of Pipestem Resort State Park tramway. 2 mile walk.&nbsp\; Walk within Bluestone National Scenic River for a mile and return. Along the way\, enjoy the flora and fauna of the area and discover regional history. Bring $2.25 for the return tram ride.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Sunday\, September 20\, 2015:</span></span></span></strong><br />\n<u><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Historic Thurmond Tour</span></span></span></u><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">11:00 am -&nbsp\;<span data-term="goog_201975077" style="border-bottom-width:1px\;border-bottom-style:dashed\;position:relative\;top:-2px\;z-index:0\;" tabindex="0"><span style="position:relative\;top:2px\;z-index:-1\;">12:00 pm</span></span>. Meet at the Thurmond Depot Visitor. 0.5 mile walk. What was life like in one of the New River Gorge&rsquo\;s most renowned towns? Meet a ranger in Thurmond&rsquo\;s historic district for an informal tour of this once bustling railroad town\, hearing stories of days gone by.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<u><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Ranger&rsquo\;s Choice at Canyon Rim</span></span></span></u><br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">2:00 pm &ndash\; 3:30 pm. Meet at Canyon Rim Visitor Center in Lansing. Come and go as you please for this informal hands-on talk with a ranger about the park. &nbsp\;</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">There are several ways to celebrate the arts around the parks this weekend too. Stop by Tamarack in Beckley to see the 2015 Hidden History Photo Contest exhibit. With twenty-seven heritage-based images on display this month\,&nbsp\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">this annual contest provides an opportunity for West Virginia amateur adult and youth photographers to capture hidden and not-so-hidden elements of southern West Virginia&rsquo\;s history. These photos are on display in the vestibule directly across the hall from the David L. Dickirson Fine Art Gallery or can be viewed online at&nbsp\;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/neri" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank">www.nps.gov/neri</a>. Tamarack is open daily&nbsp\;<span data-term="goog_201975078" style="border-bottom-width:1px\;border-bottom-style:dashed\;position:relative\;top:-2px\;z-index:0\;" tabindex="0"><span style="position:relative\;top:2px\;z-index:-1\;">8:00 am</span></span>&nbsp\;to&nbsp\;<span data-term="goog_201975079" style="border-bottom-width:1px\;border-bottom-style:dashed\;position:relative\;top:-2px\;z-index:0\;" tabindex="0"><span style="position:relative\;top:2px\;z-index:-1\;">8:00 pm</span></span>.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">Park volunteer and &ldquo\;Resident Artist&rdquo\; Cecil Glenn Runions\, will also be using history and nature as a&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">source of artistic inspiration in the park on weekends. Call Sandstone Visitor Center&nbsp\;<a href="tel:%28304-466-0417" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank" value="+13044660417">(304-466-0417</a>) to find out where this artist will be painting to see Runions in action\, creating art in the plein air style (paintings created outside using natural light).</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">2015 Hidden History Weekend is almost here as well\, so mark your calendars for&nbsp\;<span data-term="goog_201975080" style="border-bottom-width:1px\;border-bottom-style:dashed\;position:relative\;top:-2px\;z-index:0\;" tabindex="0"><span style="position:relative\;top:2px\;z-index:-1\;">September 25</span></span>&nbsp\;&ndash\;&nbsp\;<span data-term="goog_201975081" style="border-bottom-width:1px\;border-bottom-style:dashed\;position:relative\;top:-2px\;z-index:0\;" tabindex="0"><span style="position:relative\;top:2px\;z-index:-1\;">27</span></span>. Celebrate the wonders of Appalachian heritage at this annual special event. Explore the rich sites and stories of our area&rsquo\;s diverse history. Free programs will take place at New River Gorge National River\, the National Coal Heritage Area\, Tamarack\, and the West Virginia State Parks of Babcock\, Pipestem Resort\, and Twin Falls Resort. See the full event schedule at</span></span></span>&nbsp\;<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;"><a href="http://www.nps.gov/neri/planyourvisit/hidden-history-weekend.htm" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank"><span style="background-image:initial\;background-repeat:initial\;">http://www.nps.gov/neri/<wbr />planyourvisit/hidden-history-<wbr />weekend.htm</span></a>.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="color:black\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">For more information about area National Park Service sites visit:&nbsp\;<a href="http://www.nps.gov/neri" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank">http://www.nps.gov/neri</a>\,&nbsp\;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/newrivergorgenps" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/<wbr />newrivergorgenps</a>\,&nbsp\;<a href="https://twitter.com/NewRiverNPS" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank">https://Twitter.com/<wbr />NewRiverNPS</a>\, or stop by any New River Gorge National River visitor center.</span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><u><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">About the National Park Service</span></span></u></strong><br />\n<strong><span style="letter-spacing:1.2pt\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA&trade\;</span></span></span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;">The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. For more information about the National Park Service\, visit&nbsp\;</span></span><span style="font-family:frutiger 45 light\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:10pt\;"><a href="http://www.nps.gov/" style="color:rgb(17\, 85\, 204)\;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;">http://www.nps.gov</span></a>.</span></span>
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