National Wild and Scenic River · West Virginia, United States
Bluestone National Scenic River
Bluestone National Scenic River is a national wild and scenic river in West Virginia, United States, covering 4,310 acres (1,744 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Wild and Scenic River |
|---|---|
| Location | West Virginia, United States |
| Area | 4,310 acres (1,744 ha) |
| Coordinates | 37.5417° N, 80.9992° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Bluestone National Scenic River
The Bluestone National Scenic River protects a 10.5-mile (16.9 km) section of the Bluestone River in Summers and Mercer counties of southern West Virginia. It was created 26 October 1988 under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and is protected by the National Park Service. The nation's Wild and Scenic Rivers System was established for the purpose of protecting for the present, and preserving for the future, undeveloped, free-flowing rivers that possess “Outstandingly Remarkable” scenic, natural, cultural, geological and recreational values.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 115.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Bluestone National Scenic River?
Bluestone National Scenic River is in West Virginia, United States (37.5417° N, 80.9992° W).
How big is Bluestone National Scenic River?
Bluestone National Scenic River covers 4,310 acres (1,744 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluestone_National_Scenic_River — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/blue/ — Official park page.