This educationally entertaining video takes you on a trip through the New River Gorge to explore its wonders, both past and present: The Gorge: It cradles one of the oldest rivers in North America, its waters cutting through layers of rock more than 300 million years old. ITs heights are breathtaking, its grandeur is immense. Within its depths, explore a myriad of natural wonders: waterfalls, forests, floodplains, the vibrant colors of wildflowers, changing seasons and more.The People: Settler, lumberman, miner: once they came to reap the riches of the earth, its virgin timber and the black veins of mineral wealth. Relive the fascinating early days of the coal mining towns and railroad communities that was once the place of smoke, fire and human conflict, now recreational wonderland for all.The Wildlife: Deer browsing in shaded glen, black bear prowling sunlit meadow, red-tailed hawk, bobcat, fox and many other animals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that make up the spectacular diversity of wildlife are seen as they play their natural roles amid habitats of forest, riverbank, meadow or stream.Run Time: 30 minutes.