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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.
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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 »
Shenandoah National Park Celebrates National Public Lands Day 2011
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Shenandoah National Park invites you to become one of thousands of volunteers on public lands across the country to celebrate service and recreation on National Public Lands Day 2011! The park will be hosting an event at the Byrd Visitor Center and in the Big Meadows Area at milepost 51.2 along Skyline Drive.Following a short informative presentation, participants will assist with field work in the Big Meadows area.The service project will take place within the meadow and will include using loppers and/or folding handsaws to cut small-sized black locust trees.Leather gloves and other needed equipment will be provided. In addition to celebrating the spirit of public service, this event is intended to educate participants about human and ecological threats that impact the park as well as to show what everyone can do to help by volunteering, being respectful when visiting our parks and making wise choices at home. Schedule of Events September 24, 2011 - Byrd Visitor Center 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.Registration 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.Presentation/Orientation 10:00 - 12:00 noonService Project Entrance fees at National Parks including Shenandoah will be waived on September 24 in celebration of National Public Lands Day. To RSVP or for more information, contact Cindy Blugerman, Natural Resources Volunteer Coordinator at (540)999-3500, ext.3437 or e-mail us. |
Did You Know?
Skyline Drive, the only public road through Shenandoah National Park, rides the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains for 105 miles through the park, then joins the Blue Ridge Parkway which connects Shenandoah to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC.