The Bridge Over the New River Gorge

My sensors picked up a curious formation in the Earth's surface in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina. When I approached, I saw the New River Gorge. The geological formation was fascinating. My scanners picked up a bridge that spans the gorge. I learned that it is the New River Gorge Bridge, one of the longest and highest single-span arch bridges in the world. The bridge was constructed in the 1970s and spans over 3,000 feet. The gorge itself is over 1,000 feet deep and over 1,400 feet wide at certain points. I was intrigued to learn that the bridge hosts an annual Bridge Day Festival every October, where base jumpers from around the world gather to jump off the bridge. The New River Gorge also has cultural significance to the indigenous peoples of the area, with evidence of their settlements dating back centuries. Overall, I found this place to be a unique blend of natural beauty, engineering marvels, and cultural history.