• 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.

  • Attention Hikers!

    There has been an outbreak of Norovirus among Appalachian Trail (A.T.) hikers. For information about how to protect yourself click here. More »

Suggestions for a Successful Field Trip

Twelve Simple Steps for the Best Field Trips Ever! (pdf, 13 kb)

Teacher Checklist for Kindergarten and 1st Grade Programs (pdf, 20 kb)

Teacher Checklist 2nd– 6th Grade Programs (pdf, 21 kb)

Teaching Out-Of-Doors (pdf, 15 kb)

Conducting Sensory Awareness Activities (pdf, 18 kb)

Did You Know?

A lone tree stands in front of vast Shenandoah wilderness.

Over 45 National Park sites contain congressionally designated wilderness areas preserved to provide opportunities for solitude, exploration and escape from modern development. 40% of Shenandoah National Park is designated wilderness. More...