You will not be eaten by bears. We've lived here six years, seen them exactly once, and they bolted immediately. But the wildlife at New River Gorge is genuinely worth paying attention to — from bald eagles nesting along the river to a rogue trail goat who became a local legend. Here's what you might actually see.

Whether you forgot something at home or just need to stock up before hitting the trails, you won't struggle to find what you need near New River Gorge. Here's where to go — from the fully-loaded Walmart that GPS keeps sending visitors to by accident, to a nonprofit working farm with some of the best local produce in southern West Virginia.

West Virginia might be one of the most dog-friendly places we've ever visited — and New River Gorge is one of the best national parks in the country to bring your pup. Dogs are welcome on every single trail, camping is free, and the town of Fayetteville has no shortage of restaurants happy to see them too. Here's everything you need to know before you go.