West Virginia is home to one of the longest bridges in the world. Spanning over 3,000 feet long and rising 876 feet high, the New River Gorge Bridge was built out of pure steel. Finalized in 1977 after four years of construction, the feat’s final cost came to $37 million. The privately owned Bridge Walk offers tours for those who are brave enough to cross the 24-inch wide maintenance catwalk. For the ultra brave, grab your headlamp and go at night. The reward? Jaw-dropping panoramic views of the tree-lined gorge…
