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Climate Change in Shenandoah
More »Over the coming years, our national parks will be forced to make some very difficult decisions. If rising sea levels threaten the habitat of a rare wildlife species within a national park, will the animals be moved to a new habitat? Will songbirds that expand their range to new territories within national parks be considered [...]
Drumroll please…Announcing our raffle winners
More »These lucky people will be enjoying some great gear and trips in the coming year. Congratulations to all our winners and thank you to all those who supported Shenandoah National Park Trust by purchasing tickets at park-sanctioned community events this fall, and to the companies who donated the gifts: ARAMARK, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, Deuter, [...]
Wildlife Tracking
More »Identifying and following animal footprints in fresh snow make for a great winter activity in Shenandoah. You don’t have to be an expert—just keep a few key points in mind: Four toes on each of the front and hind feet means you’re looking at a track from the dog family (fox, coyote) or the cat [...]
Winter in Shenandoah
More »Clear skies and bare trees make winter in Shenandoah a magical experience. You’ll enjoy unobstructed vistas and wildlife tracks in fresh snow. While Shenandoah National Park is open year-round, Skyline Drive is sometimes closed due to weather conditions. Prepare before you go: call the park (540-999-3500) and/or check their website to ensure that Skyline Drive [...]
Biker Bliss
More »Shenandoah National Park license plates are now available for motorcycles! Same eye-catching design as our motor vehicle plates with room for up to five characters. Feel good knowing that a portion of the fee supports Shenandoah National Park Trust…and you can claim a tax deduction. Personalized plates are $35 plus registration; non-personalized are $25 plus [...]
Celebrate Shenandoah’s 75th this fall
More »There are lots of great ways to celebrate Shenandoah’s 75th anniversary this fall! 1) Soak in the fall colors on a trip to the park. 2) Play the anniversary game, “75 Reasons to Visit Shenandoah.” 3) Take part in a park-sanctioned event in one of Shenandoah’s gateway communities. There’s an art show in Waynesboro, a [...]
Crooked Trail 100: SUCCESS!
More »We are proud to report that Jason Andelman and Kelly Holland achieved their goal of hiking 100 miles in Shenandoah National Park over the course of one weekend. Their adventure began at 5:30 a.m. on September 16th at the south end of the park, and ended at 10:45 p.m. on September 18th at 10:45 p.m. In [...]
Crooked Trail 100: Hiking for Shenandoah National Park
More »Jason and Kelly’s Crooked Trail Trek 100 miles/ 3 days/ 5,000 dollars As Charter Members of Shenandoah National Park Trust’s Hundred Mile Club, Jason and Kelly decided to mix things up a bit—and hike their 100 miles over the course of 3 days in September…and raise $5,000 to support our national park. Read more about their [...]
One great party!
More »Shenandoah National Park celebrated its 75th anniversary in style on June 25th. About 2,000 people joined in on the fun at Big Meadows—the location of the 1936 dedication. The President’s Own Marine Band launched the day’s events, which included the Rededication Ceremony. One touching moment in the ceremony occurred when Superintendent Martha Bogle asked audience [...]
Hundred Mile Club-featured hike
More »Hawksbill Mountain, Skyline Drive access: MP 46.7 Log 2.1 miles toward your 100 mile goal: The summit of Hawksbill Mountain (4,050 ft.) is the highest point in the park and offers sweeping views to the east and west. The trail to the summit is wide and gentle. For the majority of the hike, you will [...]
