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Shenandoah National Park
Plan A Field Trip
 
Students attend a self-guided education program in Shenandoah.
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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.

Directions to Shenandoah National Park

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: June 22, 2007 at 13:46 EST