Forest Keepers
The National Park System is an essential laboratory—and also a battleground—in the management of invasive pests.
- By Kim O'Connell - December 19th, 2021
Shenandoah National Park
Photography In The National Parks: Capturing The Colors And Character Of Fall
Fall is that magical time of year when the air is crisp and clear and the leaves in many park units change from summer green to saturated shades of yellow, gold, orange and red. In this month’s column, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson discusses capturing those colors in your national park photography.
Shenandoah National Park Proposing Higher Camping Fees, Reservation Systems
Insufficient federal funding and too many crowds are prompting the staff at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to propose higher fees for camping, call for a permit system for backcountry camping, and require reservations for hiking up Old Rag.
Search Stretches On For Woman Thought Missing In Shenandoah
A search for a Virginia woman thought to be missing in Shenandoah National Park stretched into its sixth day Thursday, with little for searchers to go on beyond her wrecked Lexus sedan.
Photography In The National Parks: Seeing The Forest For The Trees
Not all park forests are alike. Some forests thrive in moist, even waterlogged environments, while others flourish in much drier climates. Some forests remain green year-round while others burst with color in the fall. Some forests stand as stark testaments to the ravages of wildfires while other forests provide environments for trees to grow to mind-boggling heights and widths. All these forests and their trees flesh out the story of a national park visit and the Traveler’s contributing photographer Rebecca Latson provides example images, tips, and techniques to help you capture the forest story of your own park trip.
Shenandoah National Park Announces Spring Opening Dates
Facilities in Shenandoah National Park are beginning to open and will continue to open throughout the spring. The park’s two visitor centers are now open with rangers providing information at outdoor contact stations and the Park Stores located inside are open with limited capacity.
Shenandoah National Park Water Restoration Project Open For Comment
Acid rain, the production of air pollution, for years has led to air- and water-quality problems at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. While air pollution has eased some, some watersheds in the park can't naturally recover from decades of acidic precipitation. So the park staff plans to step in with some help.
Shenandoah National Park Trust Plans On $1 Million In 2021 Support Of Shenandoah
Educating Shenandoah National Park visitors about black bears, providing volunteers to help park staff work on invasive species removal, renovating historic structures are some of the projects the Shenandoah National Park Trust plans to fund this year.
Fastest Known Time In The Smokies
What motivates people to hike as far as they can as fast as they can? For many who live near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the answer can be found on the trails.
- By Danny Bernstein - December 2nd, 2020
Shenandoah National Park Officials Urge Visitors To Be Prepared
Shenandoah National Park in Virginia might not be as horizon-stretching, rugged, and wild as Denali National Park in Alaska, but people still are heading out into the park unprepared for what they might encounter, according to park officials.
- November 18th, 2020
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