Watching The Sun Rise, Shenandoah National Park
Spectacular vistas and amazing sunrises await you at Shenandoah National Park.
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- By Rebecca Latson - August 19th, 2024 3:00am
Shenandoah National Park
Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby Knock Out Power At Shenandoah
Though no longer a tropical storm, post-tropical cyclone Debby packed enough bluster to knock out power at lodges in Shenandoah National Park on Friday.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 9th, 2024 12:09pm
Tropical Storm Debby Creating Problems For National Park Sites
Tropical Storm Debby was carrying heavy rains across the Carolinas and the Virginias on Thursday, with heavy seas along the Outer Banks of North Carolina that spurred a water quality alert due to a leaking wastewater system at Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 8th, 2024 2:14pm
National Park Service Seeks Management For Major National Park Concession
The National Park Service recently issued a prospectus seeking proposals to manage concessions in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Shenandoah’s concession operation is wide-ranging with lodging, food and beverage service, retail sales, camping, horseback riding, showers, fuel sales and more, that in 2023 generated more than $22 million of revenue.
- By Kurt Repanshek - August 5th, 2024 11:37am
FBI Solves 1996 Shenandoah National Park Murders
A convicted rapist who died in prison was responsible for the murders of two women on the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park back in 1996, the FBI has announced.
- By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2024 10:00am
Repairs Will Keep Shenandoah National Park's Cedar Run Trail Closed In Early May
The Cedar Run Trail in the central section of Shenandoah National Park will be closed for repairs for about two weeks beginning May 6. The trail has completely washed out and poses a fall risk for hikers, a park release said.
- By Compiled From N... - April 26th, 2024 2:30am
38th Annual Wildflower Weekend Set For Shenandoah National Park
Spring wildflowers and art will be celebrated during Shenandoah National Park's 38th annual Wildflower Weekend coming up May 11-11. Guided hikes and programs will focus on the diversity and importance of not only hundreds of species of flowering plants that are protected by the park, but also other seasonal changes.
- By Compiled From N... - April 18th, 2024 2:30am
Rain Helps Firefighters Gain Upper Hand On Shenandoah National Park Fire
Weekend rains helped firefighters gain the upper hand on the Rocky Branch Fire in Shenandoah National Park. As of Tuesday morning it was reported to be 76 percent contained, and all of Skyline Drive was expected to be open to traffic on Wednesday.
- By Compiled From N... - March 26th, 2024 11:34am
Crews Battling Wildfire At Shenandoah National Park
A wildfire burning in a section of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on Thursday promptedthe closure of nearly ten miles of Skyline Drive as well as sections of the Appalachian Trail.
- By Compiled From N... - March 21st, 2024 10:48am
Old Rag Ticketing Made Permanent In Shenandoah National Park
If you want to see the view from the top of Old Rag in Shenandoah National Park anytime between March and the end of November, you'll need a permit.
- By Compiled From N... - January 19th, 2024 2:30am
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