The New River Gorge Bridge.
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The New River Gorge is the youngest National Park, being designated in December of 2020.
The New River Gorge Bridge as seen from the overlook behind the visitor's center.
I proudly sport my Six One Indie t-shirt.
I begin my decent down Fayette Station Road, the route that was previously used to cross the gorge. The New River Gorge Bridge cut the trip from over half-an-hour to just 2 minutes.
Vines creep up one of the supports for the bridge.
The Tunney Hunsaker Bridge was how folks crossed the New River until the New River Gorge Bridge was built in 1977.
The Tunney Hunsaker Bridge over the New River.
The railroad runs along both sides of the New River in the section of the gorge crossed by the bridge.
A railroad bridge sits above feeder creek.
A coal train traverses through Hawk's Nest.
Railroad bridge seen looking north from Hawk's Nest Overlook.
A coal car rides along the tracks beside the New River. Taken from Hawks Nest Overlook.
No parking.
Rusted brown beams look like they continue on forever.
The bridge's beams frame the gorge below.
The railroad passes through a clearing along the rocky shores of the New River.
Underneath the New River Gorge Bridge.
I clench my camera while standing directly over the New River, 851 feet high.
This is all I had to hold my phone whilst underneath the bridge, and it did the job!
My legs dangle above the gorge, suspended high above the ground. The bridge shook us every time a vehicle passed over us.
Rough waters of the New River crash into a rocky shore.
I took lots of photos of joints and beams so if we ever happen to make a New River Gorge map ( ;) ) we can make an accurate model of the bridge.
One of my favorite photos of me underneath the bridge, but unfortunately my tour guide sent it over SMS so this is the best quality I have (No fault on my tour guide, she was lovely).
The New River Gorge.
The bridge's supports line up to cross the gorge.
All across Appalachia are scars that rip through the forest, carrying electrical lines like these.
The Kanawha Falls flow past a hydroelectric building in the town of Glen Ferris.
A love letter to Appalachia
My name is Jade Meadows, and just over
three years ago I began work on
Blue Ridge Hunting, a co-op horror game
set in Appalachia. Shortly after starting development, I began my transition, and moved to
southwestern Virginia to focus on Blue Ridge Hunting full-time.
Since moving to Virginia, I've driven thousands of miles through rural Appalachia. I've listened
to folks recount old family stories, traveled underground into forgotten coal mines, and sat
suspended underneath the New River Gorge Bridge. These experiences and adventures inspired the
Appalachia depicted in Blue Ridge Hunting. This game is a love letter to the region that was
my home during a difficult time in my life, and an exploration of its history, people, and painful
scars of the past.
This photo gallery documents my travels through the Blue Ridge as I explore the many real-world
locations that will be available for you to experience. I will be updating the gallery periodically
with new locations—you can follow me on
Bluesky
to stay up-to-date.
I hope you enjoy.
Jade Meadows
Co-op Appalachian Cryptid Hunting
Blue Ridge Hunting is an online co-op
horror game. You and up to 4 friends will investigate, document, and hunt cryptids in the
Appalachian Mountains of eastern America. Based on real sightings, phenomena, and legends
from the region.
Join the Appalachian Investigation Group, and utilize various tools and items to collect evidence
and track down creatures. Get paid for successful hunts, and use your money to invest in new
equipment. Creatures are always listening and looking; utilize proximity voice chat and your
radio for communication, but be careful not to attract too much attention...
