TRAM RIDES RESUME Aerial Tram Rides Resume At Hawks Nest State Park
Reported by: Jeff Morris
Web Producer: Jeff Morris
Reported: Oct. 26, 2012 10:47 AM EDT
Updated: Oct. 26, 2012 10:53 AM EDT
Eyewitness News Photo
Ansted, Fayette
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
Aerial tram rides have resumed at Hawks Nest State Park following a temporary shutdown for repairs, but you must act fast if you want a ride – the end of the season is Sunday.
Tram rides are scheduled 11 a.m. –4:45 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sunday, according to a news release from the state Division of Natural Resources. The aerial tram closes for the season from November through April.
The aerial tram departs from the Hawks Nest Lodge complex and descends into the New River Gorge, landing at the marina area. It is a 500-foot descent with a ride time of 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
For information about Hawks Nest State Park, lodge, restaurant and activities, call 304-658-5212 or visit www.hawksnestsp.com.
Kentucky teen dies with dog lead on neck May 20, 2013 6:37 PM EDT Authorities say a Kentucky teenager known as a jokester was strangled by a dog lead he put around his neck while playing with friends at the start of summer vacation.
AP source: Treasury told WH of IRS disclosure plan May 20, 2013 9:40 PM EDT A Treasury official says the department told the White House twice that the IRS was preparing to make public its targeting of conservative political groups.
Jeff Morris
