Governor Morrisey Announces that State and National Parks Will Continue to Be Funded Through October

Morrisey ready to extend deal to keep national park facilities open in state

As a federal shutdown continues, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is ready to extend a deal to use state money to fund operations of some services at the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve and Harpers Ferry National Park. Morrisey made the announcement, on Oct. 14, 2025, that he would extend the existing deal until the end of October 2025, if necessary.

Morrisey: Shutdown won’t stop Bridge Day

BECKLEY — This year’s Bridge Day in Fayette County will proceed as planned despite the federal government shutdown that led to West Virginia getting an agreement reopening both its national parks, the governor said Tuesday.

Governor Morrisey announces that state and national parks will continue to be funded through October

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Shortly after the U.S. government shut down began, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that he and the Department of Tourism worked out a deal with the National Parks Division (NPD) to keep West Virginia's parks open and their employees paid. That deal was set to end Friday, Oct. 17, just a day before Bridge Day is set to take place. At a press conference on Tuesday, Morrisey announced that he has reached…

Bridge Day still on despite government shutdown, Morrisey says

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. (WBOY) — If you had plans to head down to Fayette County this weekend for one of West Virginia's most famous celebrations, fear not! In a release put out Tuesday, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that the state plans to extend its donor agreement with the National Park Service in order to keep the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve open for Bridge Day on Oct. 18. “Folks across West Virginia look forward to Bridge D…

Governor Morrisey announces Bridge Day will take place despite government shutdown

FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that Bridge Day will continue as planned even with the government shutdown. According to a press release, an announcement was made by Governor Morrisey that stated the donor agreement, which also includes Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, with the National Park Service is planned to be extended to keep the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve open for Bridge Day. Off…

Gov. Patrick Morrisey: Bridge Day Will Go On As Planned Despite Government Shutdown - West Virginia Daily News

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that West Virginia plans to extend its donor agreement with the National Park Service so that New River Gorge National Park and Preserve is fully operational for Bridge Day. The agreement will also cover Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.   “Folks across West Virginia look forward to Bridge Day every year,” said Governor Morrisey. “It’s important for many of our small bus…