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Shenandoah National Park
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Planning Your Field Trip To Shenandoah

Planning Your Field Trip To Shenandoah
Learn about what topics you can explore during a field trip, how you can start planning, and what to expect once you get out in the field with your group.

 
 

Shenandoah National Park offers a variety of field trip opportunities 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. Educational groups can participate in a curriculum-based program that addresses Virginia Standards of Learning, take a self-guided hike, or view films and exhibits at the park’s visitor centers. Choose the option that best meets your educational needs and follow our Suggestions for A Successful Field Trip to have the best field trip ever.

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A group of students in the park with a school bus in the background.
Successful Field Trip Suggestions
Helpful tips for planning your field trip to Shenandoah
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A sea of green flora in this Big Meadows photo - just a small sample of  the many plant species found here.

Did You Know?
The Big Meadows area has the highest concentration of rare plants in Shenandoah National Park.

Last Updated: January 23, 2012 at 09:22 MST