• Visitors bask in a golden sunset at Dickey Ridge Visitor Center in Shenandoah National Park

    Shenandoah

    National Park Virginia

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  • Vehicle Fuel Available at Big Meadows ONLY!

    Vehicle fuel is only available at Big Meadows (mile 52). Gas service has been discontinued at the Loft and Elkwallow areas.

Parks as Classrooms

Curriculum Materials

Check out these lesson plans for our curriculum-based programs to find one that fits your needs.

Featured Lesson Plan

Geology: Our Rockin' Earth

Geology: Our Rockin' Earth

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Field Trips

Shenandoah National Park offers a variety of field trip opportunities. Curriculum-based programs are offered from mid-April through mid-November. Planning ahead and preparing your group will help make the park visit a memorable and fun learning experience for you and your students.

Ranger Led Program

Shenandoah Residents

Shenandoah Residents

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Field Trips

Request an educational fee waiver for self-directed field trips to the park. Schools or other bona fide educational institutions (accredited, officially recognized, or tax exempt for educational purposes) may request an educational fee waiver.