The River That Flows Backward in WV

 The river in West Virginia that is known as "The River That Flows Backwards" is the Greenbrier River. It is a tributary of the New River, which eventually flows into the Ohio River. The Greenbrier River flows generally northward, but for a short stretch near its headwaters, it flows southward. This is because the Greenbrier River is actually older than the mountains that it flows through. When the mountains were formed, the Greenbrier River was already flowing in its current direction. The mountains simply grew up around it. The Greenbrier River is a popular destination for whitewater rafting and fishing. It is also home to a number of scenic waterfalls, including the Cascades and the Sandstone Falls.