For The Best 3 Minutes Of The Day, Here’s The New River Gorge Bridge By Drone In West Virginia

It won't be news to most of you that the New River Gorge Bridge is a West Virginia icon. It might be the most famous sight in all the state. It's the longest single-span arched bridge in America and fifth longest in the world. It represents our state on a variety of national products, from coins to puzzles of the United States of America. It's the centerpiece of the nation's newest national park.

As such a well-known scene, it's probably pretty safe to say that you've seen it before. Probably more than once. Maybe even more times than you can count.

Maybe you've driven across it on US Route 19.

Maybe you've navigated the many steps down to the bridge overlook at the New River Gorge Rim Visitors Center.

Maybe you remember when it was built.

Maybe you've just seen pictures, like these. But one way or another, you've seen it, right?

And if the sight of this legendary bridge shrouded in strength and beauty leaves you feeling a bit nostalgic for your West Virginia roots, then prepare yourself for the best three minutes of your day...

...because this drone footage of West Virginia's favorite bridge is three minutes of pure, nostalgic awesomeness that you can enjoy whether you just crossed this bridge in your car yesterday or haven't seen it in person for dozens of years.

What a sight! What a state. A wild, wonderful slice of almost heaven, for sure. Did this footage put you in the mood for more videos to remind you of the place you belong (West Virginia, of course!)? Then you've got to watch these clips of one of West Virginia's favorite songs, Country Roads, which turned 50 years old in 2021.