backyard , and more businesses are opening to offer more services and more recreational opportunities . You can come to visit the national park and stay a week and just skim the surface of the recreational activities that are offered here . With the influx of growth , we are seeing community groups step up and take on projects to help preserve the park .”
An interesting component of the New River Gorge ’ s designation as a national park is the ripple effect of new businesses opening in the area .
“ My favorite trend has been seeing community members take advantage of the new opportunities that come with the designation ,” Stover says . “ You have businesses like Hills to Hills Shuttle service that sees a need for a service and launches a new business to meet demand . You have businesses like Southern Pillar Jewelry and Ringing Rocks Mint that have opened in the last year . Lost Appalachia Trading Company decided to make Fayetteville its home base along with Thread and Out of the Ashes . The Stache Ice Cream shop started in a small space by the theater and has expanded to its own building . You have families launching new businesses like The Take Out restaurant . You get to see the explosion of growth to existing businesses like Secret Sandwich Society , Pies and Pints and Water Stone Outdoors .”
This is just a glimpse into all of the wonderful things happening in Fayetteville and the surrounding communities . The next time you are planning a trip to the Mountain State , be sure to add the New River Gorge to your itinerary .
Photo by Matt Sanchez .
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