Upheaval ,The Story of the New River Gorge, Part Two

The second of two half-hour presentations, "Upheaval: The Story of the New River Gorge" explores the history and controversy of a region formed over millions of years as the ancient New River -- now federally protected as a national river -- carved its way through the Appalachian Mountains, following a violent collision of continental plates. West Virginia Public Broadcast produced "Upheaval" in partnership with the National Park Service. While fueling the Industrial Revolution, exploiting the natural resources of the New River Gorge contributed to the deaths of miners digging for coal and tunnel workers at Big Bend and Hawks Nest Tunnels. Today, the Gorge beckons a million visitors annually to savor its unique flora and fauna and world-class whitewater rafting.

Видео Upheaval ,The Story of the New River Gorge, Part Two канала West Virginia Public Broadcasting