November 03, 2009
Secretary Salazar Honors Veterans with Fee Free Day at National Parks
To honor America’s service men and women, Secretary of
the Interior Ken Salazar today announced that areas managed by the
department will not charge entrance fees on Wednesday, November 11, 2009.
October 21, 2009
Night Closing of the Skyline Drive During Virginia 2009 Hunting Season
Park Superintendent Martha Bogle announced today that portions of the Skyline Drive, the famed mountain road through Shenandoah National Park, will be closed at night during hunting season. She noted that this is the thirtieth year that this closure has been undertaken and stressed its importance at reducing illegal hunting activity within the park, a sanctuary for wildlife, during the Commonwealth's hunting season outside the park.
October 19, 2009
Shenandoah National Park to Begin 2009 Winter Operations Schedule
Shorter days and cooler nights remind us that the autumn travel season will come to an end, and signal the closing of facilities at Shenandoah National Park. Superintendent Martha Bogle announced today that facilities will begin closing at the beginning of November.
October 07, 2009
Shenandoah National Park Announces Plans to Begin Recovery Funded Projects
In late September, Shenandoah National Park officials awarded the first contract to improve park facilities using part of the $30 million that Shenandoah is receiving under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
September 29, 2009
Shenandoah National Park Celebrates Wilderness 2009
Shenandoah National Park will honor America’s wilderness heritage during its 9th annual Wilderness Weekend, October 17 - 18, 2009. This year commemorates the 33rd anniversary of Shenandoah’s wilderness designation. Celebrate wilderness by viewing Shenandoah’s wilderness from Skyline Drive, hiking a wilderness trail, joining a ranger program, completing the new Wilderness Explorer Ranger Activity Guide, or exploring a visitor center exhibit.
September 11, 2009
Shenandoah National Park Selected for the America the Beautiful Quarter Program
Shenandoah National Park will be featured on a quarter-dollar produced by the U.S. Mint in 2014. It will be the twenty-second of 56 quarters issued in the recently announced America the Beautiful Quarters program.
June 26, 2009
Shenandoah National Park Kicks Off 75th Anniversary Planning
The staff of Shenandoah National Park has begun planning for a year long celebration of the park’s 75th Anniversary. Over 30 people from local county governments, partner organizations and tourism professionals have volunteered their time to work with park staff to engage local communities and ensure a terrific celebration of one of the nations most treasured places. The mission of the anniversary celebration is to inspire the public to value the park resources in Shenandoah’s Blue Ridge Mountains and infuse surrounding communities in the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia Piedmont with a sense of ownership and pride in the park and region.
June 26, 2009
Shenandoah National Park Presents Hiking Program for Families With Children
Shenandoah National Park will be hosting a second “Hiking With Children” seminar on Sunday, July 12, 2009, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This program is for parents who have wanted to go hiking with their children but worried about what to do to keep them interested, entertained, and safe. Here is the chance to learn from an expert. Join Jeff Alt, noted author of A Walk for Sunshine and avid hiker, to learn firsthand how to share nature with children for a fun and safe outdoor adventure
June 15, 2009
Shenandoah National Park Continues Neighbor Appreciation Day and Participates in National Park Service Fee Free Weekends
Superintendent Martha Bogle announced today the continuation of the Shenandoah Neighbors’ Day to celebrate park neighbors. Additionally, the National Park Service has announced three fee free weekends to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit our national treasure, including Shenandoah National Park. Entrance fees will be waived on June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16.
May 29, 2009
Shenandoah National Park Presents Family Camping Seminar
Shenandoah National Park will be hosting “The Basics of Family Camping” seminar on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, 2009. This overnight seminar coincides with the national Great American Backyard Campout, a national event that encourages individuals, youth, friends, and families to camp out together for one night.
