Shenandoah National Park

Skyline Drive To Fully Reopen Friday Evening In Shenandoah National Park

The entire 105 miles of Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park was to reopen Friday evening as rains have knocked down the Rocky MTN Fire, officials said. However, a short stretch of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail remained closed.

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April 29th, 2016

Shenandoah National Park Wildfire 90 Percent Contained, Rains Helping Out

Rainy, humid weather has greatly helped knock down the Rocky MTN Fire in Shenandoah National Park, where crews have managed to contain roughly 90 percent of the fire that has burned nearly 10,400 acres.

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April 28th, 2016

Shenandoah National Park Hosts 30th Annual Wildflower Weekend In May

Blooming wildflowers are a sure sign of spring, and Shenandoah National Park will celebrate with hikes, programs, workshops, and art displays during its 30th annual Wildflower Weekend.

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April 28th, 2016

Benefits Of The Rocky MTN Fire At Shenandoah National Park

Few, if any, folks like to see wildfires in national parks. But there is an upside to wildfires, as Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Jim Northup pointed out earlier this week while discussing the Rocky MTN Fire.

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April 27th, 2016

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Shenandoah National Park Wildfire 60 Percent Contained; Superintendent Explains Tactics

Progress continued Monday to be made on knocking down the Rocky MTN Fire at Shenandoah National Park, with containment lines stretching around 60 percent of the fire. Just the same, the park's superintendent felt it necessary to explain the Park Service's approach to battling the blaze.

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April 25th, 2016

Shenandoah National Park Wildfire Nearly 9,000 Acres, 43 Percent Contained

Cooler weather with higher humidity both slowed the growth of the Rocky MTN Fire in Shenandoah National Park and allowed crews to extend containment lines to 43 percent of the fire, though a return to warmer, drier weather next week could create favorable burning conditions.

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April 23rd, 2016

Historic Platform Atop Hawksbill Mountain In Shenandoah National Park To Be Rehabilitated

The historic observation platform at the summit of the tallest peak in Shenandoah National Park will receive $120,000 worth of care this spring to address vandalism and general deterioration.

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April 23rd, 2016

Rain, Humidity Helping Tamp Down Shenandoah National Park Wildfire

A cold front that brought some rain and higher humidity was helping firefighters in Shenandoah National Park on Friday as they worked to gain the upper hand on a wildfire burning since last weekend.

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April 22nd, 2016

Body Found In Shenandoah National Park; Could Be Missing Virginia Woman

Remains of a woman, possibly those of a 31-year-old Virginia woman missing since last week, were found Thursday afternoon in Shenandoah National Park.

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April 21st, 2016

UPDATED: Wildfire At Shenandoah National Park Nearly 8,000 Acres

A long day of fighting a wildfire in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia left the acreage covered by the flames at nearly 8,000 acres, a 2,400-acre increase from the morning's estimated, although containment lines had been scratched and bulldozed around 40 percent of the perimeter, according to fire bosses.

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April 21st, 2016

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