• 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 »

Special Events

A child gets to experience holding a fire hose at Shenandoah's National Junior Ranger Day.
National Junior Ranger Day
NPS John F. Mitchell
 
2013 DATES SPECIAL EVENT
 LOCATION
April 20 National Junior Ranger Day Dickey Ridge and Byrd Visitor Centers
May 4-5 Wildflower Weekend Parkwide
June 1 National Trails Day Byrd Visitor Center
June 8 Author Presentation Byrd Visitor Center
June 15 Get Your Kids Hiking Byrd Visitor Center
T.B.A. Founders Day Celebration
 Byrd and Dickey Ridge Visitor Centers
September 28 National Public Lands Day Byrd Visitor Center
T.B.A. Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion Big Meadows
September 14-15
 Wilderness Weekend Byrd Visitor Center


  • Get Your Kids Hiking! Get Your Kids Hiking!

    Click here for information on our special programs about hiking with kids! Read More

  • Special Programs Special Programs

    Special programs and author signings this summer! Read More

Did You Know?

Brook trout can be distinguished from other trout by the dark, wavy line on its back and the white leading edges of its fins and tail.

In addition to the eastern brook trout, 35 other fish species live within Shenandoah National Park’s streams. More...