http://www.nps.gov/shen News releases from Shenandoah National Park. en-us http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/shenandoah-national-park-continues-neighbor-appreciation-day-2013.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:55:30 EST Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Jim Northup is inviting community neighbors to enjoy a day in the park as a part of Shenandoah Neighbors' Day. On June 15, 2013, the park will waive entrance fees for those residents living in counties bordering the park including: Albemarle, Augusta, Greene, Madison, Nelson, Page, Rappahannock, Rockingham and Warren. http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/shenandoah-national-park-hosts-special-programs-in-june.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 11:47:34 EST Shenandoah National Park and the Shenandoah National Park Association will host two special programs in June featuring renowned authors who will inspire enthusiasm and care for nature and the outdoors. These programs will be held at Byrd Visitor Center at milepost 51 on Skyline Drive. http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/celebrate-national-trails-day-at-shenandoah-national-park.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 12:45:45 EST Celebrate National Trails Day in Shenandoah National Park on Saturday, June 1. In partnership with Shenandoah National Park, the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) invites new hikers and experienced backpackers to learn new trail skills at PATC Trail Patrol’s “Beyond the Trailhead” event at Byrd Visitor Center (milepost 51 on Skyline Drive) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Come join guided hikes and hands-on demonstrations throughout the day. http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/park-plans-prescribed-burn-for-april-10-2013.htm Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:56:41 EST Shenandoah National Park Fire Managers plan to burn 500 acres in the park’s south district on April 10, 2013. The ignition of the fire is dependent on weather conditions. The burn area is located west of Jarman Gap and northeast of Waynesboro, Virginia. http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/shenandoah-national-park-tourism-creates-millions-in-local-economic-benefit.htm Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:32:36 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report for 2011 shows that the 1,209,883 visitors to Shenandoah National Park spent $73.9 million in communities surrounding the park. This spending supported 1,050 jobs in the local area. http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/jim-northup-named-superintendent-of-shenandoah-national-park-and-cedar-creek-and-belle-grove-national-historical-park.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:05:47 EST Jim Northup, a 32 year National Park Service veteran, has been selected as the new Superintendent of Shenandoah National Park and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park, both in Virginia. http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/prescribed-burn-planned-in-shenandoah-national-park-headquarters-area.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:28:34 EST Shenandoah National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in the headquarters area near Luray, Virginia, in February, 2013. http://www.nps.gov/shen/parknews/shenandoah-national-park-co-hosts-79th-civilian-conservation-corps-reunion.htm Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:36:49 EST Shenandoah National Park, along with the Barlow family of Stanley, Virginia, will be co-hosting the 79th Annual Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Alumni Reunion on September 29, 2012. The public is invited to meet with Alumni and hear first-hand about their experiences. Alumni reunion events will take place at the Big Meadows Lodge Massanutten Room beginning at 9:00 a.m. with remarks from park superintendent Martha Bogle.