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

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Shenandoah-Outdoor Classroom

Shenandoah National Park is an ideal outdoor classroom with wildlife-rich forests, rocky peaks, and cool mountain streams. A variety of educational opportunities await students of all ages from ranger-led curriculum-based programs to self-guided adventures to professional development. Your visit to Shenandoah National Park will be a memorable and fun experience for you and your students.

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Features

  • Ranger guiding a class on a program.

    Ranger Led Programs

    Shenandoah National Park offers free ranger-guided, curriculum-based programs for second – sixth grades.

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  • View from little stoney man.

    Geology: Our Rockin' Earth

    The Earth is constantly changing and evolving. These changes occur through natural processes such as plate tectonics, weathering, and erosion.

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  • Ranger leading kids on program out in the meadow

    Education Fee Waiver

    The fee waiver will allow qualifying groups free entry into the park for educational or scientific purposes.

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