West Virginia Hiking Trail Reopens After $11.8M Bridge Restoration

A $11.8 million project is restoring five historic railroad bridges to reopen the Rend Trail for hikers in West Virginia.

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The National Park Service (NPS) launched an $11.8 million restoration project for five historic railroad bridges on the Rend Trail in West Virginia's New River Gorge on September 1, 2026. ^[1] According to the National Park Service, Henry Ford sold his interests in Nuttallburg's mines in 1928 after about eight years of involvement. ^[2] Henry Ford's company leased Nuttallburg's mines in the 1920s through the Fordson Coal Company, beginning a vertical integration effort to secure coal for his industrial operations. ^[3] In 1998, ownership of Nuttallburg was transferred to the National Park Service by the Nuttall family, about 70 years after Ford's involvement and 40 years after mining ended. ^[4] Airbnb's Fall Travel Trends Report found that 60% of travelers are planning a fall weekend getaway this season, and fall-themed wishlists grew year over year. ^[5] Among Gen Z travelers surveyed, 90% said small towns and under-the-radar destinations appeal to them this fall, with half citing affordability, authentic local culture, and offbeat attractions as the biggest draws. ^[6] Booking and search data from two major travel platforms show travelers are searching for fall color in gorge towns, lakeshore drives, and mountain byways outside the standard New England and Smokies itinerary. ^[7] Bend, Oregon, appeared on Airbnb's trending fall destinations list, and the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway runs 66 miles through the Deschutes National Forest. ^[8]

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According to the National Park Service, Henry Ford sold his interests in Nuttallburg's mines in 1928 after about eight years of involvement. · The Times Of India

Henry Ford's company leased Nuttallburg's mines in the 1920s through the Fordson Coal Company, beginning a vertical integration effort to secure coal for his industrial operations. · The Times Of India

In 1998, ownership of Nuttallburg was transferred to the National Park Service by the Nuttall family, about 70 years after Ford's involvement and 40 years after mining ended. · The Times Of India

Airbnb's Fall Travel Trends Report found that 60% of travelers are planning a fall weekend getaway this season, and fall-themed wishlists grew year over year. ·

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Among Gen Z travelers surveyed, 90% said small towns and under-the-radar destinations appeal to them this fall, with half citing affordability, authentic local culture, and offbeat attractions as the biggest draws. ·

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Booking and search data from two major travel platforms show travelers are searching for fall color in gorge towns, lakeshore drives, and mountain byways outside the standard New England and Smokies itinerary. ·

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Bend, Oregon, appeared on Airbnb's trending fall destinations list, and the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway runs 66 miles through the Deschutes National Forest. ·

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