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Shenandoah National ParkA PATC trail crew poses for a photo in Shenandoah National Park.
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Shenandoah National Park
Ranger Programs
A young visitor gets a close look at an owl during a Live Birds of Prey Ranger Program.
NPS John F. Mitchell
Quote from a Shenandoah visitor, after attending a "Live Birds of Prey" Ranger Program.

Explore Shenandoah with a Ranger

Ranger-guided programs give visitors the opportunity to explore the wonders of the park with a Ranger. Programs are offered in spring, summer, and fall. Discover the many stories of Shenandoah's past, take a walk through the splendor of a unique mountain meadow, or learn about the many animals and plants that thrive in Shenandoah National Park.

Summer Programs:
May 23 - September 7

  • Click here to view the schedule. (pdf file, 56 kb)
  • Click here for a printable copy of the schedule. (pdf file, 37 kb)
  • Pets are not allowed on guided programs.
  • Programs will be cancelled in the event of lightning or other severe weather.
Overhanging rees displaying brilliant fall color form a tunnel for Skyline Drive to meander through.  

Did You Know?
Skyline Drive rides the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains for 105 miles through Shenandoah National Park, and joins the Blue Ridge Parkway which connects Shenandoah to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2009 at 08:15 EST