Your Spring Opening Schedule For Shenandoah National Park
With spring arriving in the Mid-Atlantic region, Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is close to opening its facilities for the season.
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Shenandoah National Park Cleaning Up After Storm
Crews were busy Monday in Shenandoah National Park cleaning up after Winter Storm Riley downed trees across the park.
- March 5th, 2018
Celebrating The CCC In The National Parks
“National Parks of the Country Will Ring with Sound of Conservation Workers.” So read a headline in the May 20, 1933, edition of the Happy Days newspaper, the official publication of the newly formed Civilian Conservation Corps. And it was true: Established in March of that year, the corps became the most popular and enduring of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal “make-work” programs.
- March 4th, 2018
Shenandoah National Park Offers Web-Based Program To Explore Park's History, Impact
National park histories are a fascinating aspect of the National Park System, one that might not be fully appreciated during a park vacation. At Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, a web-based program has been launched to explain both how the park came about and the impact the park has on its surrounding communities.
Fall Spectacular: What's That Sound? Where To Listen To -- And Look For -- Wildlife in the National Parks
In the fall, animals and birds prepare for winter. Bears eat constantly to fatten up before they slow down. Many birds are already on their migration path. Elk and other ungulates are preparing for the mating ritual, the rut. Take a look -- or stop and listen -- in many national parks this fall and you'll catch a glimpse of this autumnal spectacular.
Fall Spectacular: Great Autumn Hikes in the National Parks
It's hard to beat autumn for prime hiking in parks from coast to coast. This season brings fine weather to most of the country and in many locations fall foliage is an added bonus. There are more hikes in national parks than we can take in a lifetime, so here are a few suggestions for some great ones all across the nation—including some alternatives to the most heavily-visited sites.
Learn About Monarch Butterflies At Shenandoah National Park
Monarch butterflies will be the focus of a special event held in Shenandoah National Park on Sunday, September 24, at Byrd Visitor Center, mile 51 on Skyline Drive. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. and is free and open to the public. However, there is a $25-per-car entrance fee to the park (good for seven days).
- September 8th, 2017
Shenandoah National Park To Celebrate 17th Annual Wilderness Weekend
Shenandoah National Park will honor America’s Wilderness heritage during its 17th annual Wilderness Weekend this coming weekend. You can celebrate Wilderness by viewing Shenandoah’s Wilderness from Skyline Drive, hiking a Wilderness trail, joining a ranger program, learning how to use traditional tools for Wilderness trail maintenance, completing the Ranger Explorer Wilderness Activity Guide, watching a movie about Wilderness or exploring a visitor center exhibit.
Research Fellowships Available For Shenandoah National Park
Applications for the Shenandoah National Park Trust research fellowship program to facilitate and encourage scientific research in Shenandoah National Park will be accepted from September 15 to October 31.
Shenandoah National Park Announces Temporary Trail Closure During Helicopter Operations
Shenandoah National Park managers will temporarily close the area surrounding Corbin Cabin (see closure map, red rectangle) to all hiking and backcountry use during helicopter operations associated with the restoration of the historic cabin. Since the cabin is located in a remote area, a helicopter will be used to remove construction materials related to the project.
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