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New River Gorge Bridge Coloring Page
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Color the New River Gorge Bridge high above the river and its tree-covered slopes. Explore the scene alongside the informative passage, “A Bridge High Above the River.”
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A Bridge High Above the River
A giant arch rises high above a river. It holds up a road in the sky!
This is the New River Gorge Bridge. It stands in West Virginia, over the New River.
The river runs through a gorge. A gorge is a deep cut in the land with steep sides.
Trees grow all along the slopes. Their leaves make the hills look green in spring and summer.
In fall, many leaves turn red, gold, and orange. The bridge looks out over a sea of color.
The bridge is made of steel. Its big arch curves from one side of the gorge to the other.
The arch helps hold up the road. Cars and trucks drive across the top.
The road is about 876 feet above the river. That is much higher than most tall buildings!
Long ago, drivers had to take a winding road down into the gorge. Then they had to cross the river and drive back up the other side.
The bridge opened in 1977. It made the trip across the gorge much faster.
Today, people can stop at a nearby visitor center. From a viewing area, they can see the bridge, the trees, and the river far below.
The bridge helps people cross the gorge. It also gives them a way to see a beautiful place.
Glossary
- arch: A curved shape that can help hold something up.
- slopes: Areas of land that go up or down at an angle.
- steel: A strong metal used to build things.
- winding: Having many turns or curves.
- viewing: Looking at something.
Comprehension questions
What is the passage mostly about?
Where does the New River Gorge Bridge stand?
What is the bridge made of?
How does the arch help the bridge?
What do cars and trucks drive across?
What did drivers do before the bridge opened?
How did the bridge change the trip across the gorge?
What does the word “winding” tell you about the old road?
Why might someone stop at the visitor center?
What colors do many leaves turn in fall?
Printables & worksheets
More ways to practice with this story — every sheet is built from the text itself, answer key included where it counts.
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vocabulary
Match the passage words to their meanings, then fill the missing words back into real sentences.
writing prompts
Two writing tasks that build on the passage, with plenty of lines to write on.
Explore the New River Gorge Bridge
Download this coloring page to explore the bridge’s great arch, the river below, and the steep, wooded gorge. It’s a fun addition to a collection of free coloring pages about places.
Pair this printable coloring page with the reading passage “A Bridge High Above the River.” Use the comprehension questions and glossary to help young readers explore bridges and new vocabulary.
Print a copy for classroom learning or at-home use, and invite children to add their own seasonal colors to the trees.