Many recommended the Newfound Gap parking area for its scenic overlooks and access to trailheads, noting that the Appalachian Trail also crosses here. If you're visiting on a weekend, prepare for ...

People should avoid traveling in the shaded area seen below. The National Park Service said it is closing Newfound Gap Road/U.S. 441 starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The road will remain closed until ...

Park visitors wanting to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail can hop on the famous footpath at Newfound Gap for an 8-mile round-trip hike to Charlies Bunion. This scenic rock formation was ...