Boots on the Ground: Recapping the 2026 Trailblazer Season
Hi everyone! My name is Seneca Humphries. As the Community Youth Development Lead at the Trust, I had the special job of co-leading the Trailblazers youth crew along…
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Another Rap Recap: A Closer Look at July Weekend in the Park
What do you get when you pair two days of immersive programming with 40+ passionate supporters of Shenandoah National Park in the middle of summer? An amazing July Weekend…
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Reflections from an SNPT Intern: Jeremiah Arceo
Hello! My name is Jeremiah Arceo. I am a Good Neighbor Data Analyst Intern for the Good Neighbors Program (GNP) at Shenandoah…
Shenandoah National Park Trust Receives Matching Donation from Zuke’s Dog Treats to Support Trail Conservation
As part of an ongoing initiative, Zuke’s Dog Treats are launching a series of limited-edition dog treat packages to help…
Shenandoah National Park Announces 2026 Artists-In-Residence Cohort
photo by NPS | N.Lewis For over a decade, the Shenandoah National Park Trust has championed the Artists-in-Residence program —…
The Shenandoah National Park Trust Secures Funding to Expand Strategic Land Conservation Efforts Across the Region
The Shenandoah National Park Trust Secures Funding for Good Neighbors Program Thanks to generous support from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
Stewardship in Action: A Ridgerunner’s Journey in Shenandoah
Stewardship in Action: A Ridgerunner’s Journey in Shenandoah When the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) faced delays in receiving…
Join our Volunteer Leadership Team
Join our Volunteer Leadership Team: Help Shape the Future of Shenandoah National Park Charlottesville, VA —December 2025 Do you believe…
Reflections from an SNPT Intern: Anna Fagan
Hi, my name is Anna, and I was the Communications & Social Media Intern at SNPT this fall. As a…
Call for strategic planning consultant!
We’re Charting SNPT’s Next Chapter — And Looking for the Right Partner to Help Lead the Way At Shenandoah National…
The Shenandoah National Park Trust Secures Funding for Major Trail Restoration at Dark Hollow Falls
photo by N. Lewis CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. – Thanks to the generous support from Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation,…
How the Government Shutdown is Financially Impacting Shenandoah National Park
photo by NPS | Neal Lewis As the government shutdown continues, Shenandoah National Park remains open…
SNPT 2012 Impact Report Review: Looking Back at our 2012 Achievements
photo by N.Lewis We buy and sell, we plan and build, we tear down and we build again.…
Be the Steward: Caring for Shenandoah During a Shutdown
The absence of park employees during a government shutdown places a greater responsibility on visitors to protect and…
Reflections from an SNPT Intern: Seneca Humphries
Hi, I’m Seneca Humphries! This summer, I had the privilege to work at the Trust as the Community Outreach and Engagement Intern, combining…
A Shenandoah Adventure with City Kids Wilderness Project
For City Kids Wilderness Project, connecting youth with nature and the outdoors is the central mission. It isn’t…
A Look at SNP’s Search and Rescue Program with Logan Tucker
With over 1.7 million visitors annually and visitation on the rise, Shenandoah National Park is expecting a busy season ahead…
Shenandoah National Park Announces 2025 Artists-In-Residence
The Shenandoah National Park Trust has proudly supported the Artists-In-Residence program since 2013 through generous donations, and we…
A Life-Saving Rescue
A Life-Saving Rescue: The Dedication of Shenandoah’s Park Rangers At Shenandoah National Park, rangers do more than protect the land—they…
2024 Wrapped: Reflections
It’s that time of year again, when I (Ember, the Communications Manager) break the 4th wall and spill the behind-the-scenes…
Reflections from an SNPT Intern
Hi, my name is Eliza, and I was the fall Fundraising & Events Intern at SNPT! I was drawn to…
True Legacy: Kevin H. Adams
The word “legacy” can be complicated, layered with meaning and often inflated with subjective sensation or persuasive pathos. Sometimes, however,…
Experiencing Art in the Park
A reflection by ArtsFairfax President & CEO Stuart Holt The French Post-Impressionist artist Pierre Bonnard once said “Art will never…
A Conversation with a Chainsaw Crew
At the end of October, members of our Rapidan Society spent a weekend in Shenandoah, engaging with our park colleagues…
A Partnership for Public Lands
Protecting our nation’s public lands is a collective effort. Stewarding these treasured spaces depends on collaborations between federal, state, and…
Kelly Berrang on Her Six Years with SNPT
Our Events & Volunteer Coordinator, Kelly Berrang, retired on August 30th. Over the course of six years with the Trust,…
Art in the Park Returns September 27-29
The Shenandoah National Park Trust will host the second annual Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah in partnership with…
Rap Recap: A Summer Weekend in the Park
A mid-summer weekend in Shenandoah National Park can be many things, but it can never be the same thing twice. …
Taking Care of Trails
Behind the Scenes with Shenandoah’s Trail Leaders and Volunteers Since its establishment, Shenandoah National Park has been a pinnacle of…
More than Miles: The #SNP52 Hiking Challenge
Kevin and Tobey Morgan started exploring Shenandoah National Park because of a dog and a baby. When their daughter, Lucy,…
The Changing Landscape of Park Leadership
Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Pat Kenney retired April 30 after nearly 34 years in the National Park Service (NPS). Pat…
2024 Shenandoah National Park Artists-in-Residence
The Artist-in-Residence program gives artists an opportunity to creatively explore Shenandoah’s natural and cultural resources and pursue their artistic discipline.…
Blazing a Trail
Community partners launch green careers initiative for Charlottesville youth Charlottesville, VA – In a (literally) groundbreaking collaboration, the City of…
More than a Film Festival
The Community Behind our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year For the past two years, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival…
Like a Good Neighbor
Stewarding Land Along Shenandoah’s Borders Nature doesn’t recognize borders. Wildlife crosses in and out of protected and private land; invasive…
Winterizing Massanutten Lodge
Last October, members of the Rapidan Society were invited to get a peek behind the scenes of Shenandoah with the…
2023 with SNPT
As is our December tradition, we’re reflecting on the past year – all the growth and all the challenges –and…
The Flames of Climate Change
What to Know About Fall Fires in Shenandoah National Park In the past year, the effects of climate change on…
Film, Fire, and the Power of the Present
If there’s one thing the people who live and work in and around Washington, DC see every day, it’s the…
Beyond Fall Foliage
Behind the Scenes at our October Board Meeting & Rapidan Society Weekend in the Park This past weekend, our Board…
The Intern POV: A Summer with SNPT
Hi, I’m Aurora, the summer communications intern at SNPT! I’m super excited to be a part of the work being…
Art in the Park – Coming September 22-24
A Weekend of Free Workshops and Performances over National Public Lands Day LURAY, VA – Shenandoah National Park will co-host…
Into the Wild: Improving Access to the Outdoors
Charlottesville, VA – The Shenandoah National Park Trust recently announced the establishment of its Access to the Outdoors Fund, catalyzed…
The Intern POV: Time & a Place at the Table
Hi, I’m Aurora, the summer communications intern at SNPT! I’m super excited to be a part of the work being…
The Intern POV: A Fish out of Water
Hi, I am Aurora, the new communications intern at SNPT! I am super excited to be a part of the…
Fish, Finches, and the Future: The Constancy of Change
Earlier this month, Evan Childress, the park’s Supervisory Fish Biologist, organized and trained staff, interns, and volunteers to sample nearly…
Shenandoah Soirée Raises Over $55,000 for Shenandoah National Park
On Sunday, May 7th, Dr. Douglas Ward & Rev. Earl Johnson welcomed guests to their home at the Seven Islands…
Tanners Ridge Officially Dedicated to Shenandoah
The pristine mountain headwaters of Naked Creek, along with nearly 1,000 acres of woodland in the Shenandoah River watershed in…
Shenandoah National Park Announces 2023 Artists-in-Residence
LURAY, VA – Shenandoah National Park has selected five artists for its annual Artist-in-Residence program. The program gives artists of…
The Shenandoah Soirée: An Evening of Nature & Neighbors
We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for the second annual Shenandoah Soirée, hosted by Trustee Dr.…
Clearing the Path
How a Handful of Employees Sparked a Thriving Corporate Volunteer Program in Shenandoah In 2017, a small band of S&P…
Cookies & Cocoa with Park Leaders
On an unseasonably warm day in February, five Rapidan Society members giving at or above the Bearfence Circle level met…
Nature as Healer, Muse, & Teacher: An Inspiring VIP Event for Banff Adventurers and Sponsors
With the Banff Film Festival just two weeks away, SNPT staff, Trustees, partners, and Adventurer ticketholders gathered at Charlottesville’s Kardinal…
Love Stories in Shenandoah
A Safe Place to Land at Big Meadows Anne & Bill Seaman One month after a recently widowed Anne found…
Small but Mighty: How Predatory Beetles are Protecting Shenandoah’s Hemlocks
For the last six years, the Trust has provided funding for Hanging On: Saving Shenandoah’s Hemlock and Ash Trees, making…
Reflections and Resolutions – Celebrating 2022 and Shaping 2023
It’s that time of year again – time to reflect on the past year and plan for the next, powered…
A Fall Picnic with the Rapidan Society
With Old Rag as a backdrop, members of the Rapidan Society gathered at DuCard Vineyards for a picnic full of…
Hike Series: Leave No Trace
Last Friday, Shenandoah National Park Trust held our first hike of the year in the Park. The hike was led…
Changing the World, One Campfire at a Time
Last Thursday, Shenandoah National Park Trust held a kickoff party for our Banff Adventurers and local Banff Film Festival Sponsors…
Giving Tuesday
The Shenandoah National Park brings people together and gives them a space to enjoy solitude. It is a place for…
Rapidan Dinner and Weekend in the Park
October is a wonderful time to be in the Shenandoah National Park, and we had glorious fall weather for our Rapidan Dinner…
Artist in Residence: Nathan Cornelius
Interview with Nathan Cornelius, October Artist in Residence at the Shenandoah National Park. Get to know Nathan Cornelius, the October…
Artist in Residence: Patrick Faile
Interview with Patrick Faile, Artist in Residence at the Shenandoah National Park. Get to know Patrick Faile, a 2022 Artist…
Your support made summer camp great!
Shenandoah National Park is an amazing outdoor classroom and playground. In addition to the gorgeous views and the opportunities for…
Summer Weekend in the Park
While it was all business at our July Board of Trustees meeting, we had a wonderful evening unwinding with Shenandoah…
Revisiting National Park Week 2021
What a Week! We had a great time sharing all things Shenandoah during National Park Week. From our free Virtual…
Let’s Explore Limberlost
By: Chris Rief To kick off National Park Week 2021, my adventure buddy Quinn (daughter, age 5) and I (ageless)…
Building Support for Shenandoah
Help us shape the Future of the Trust by attending one of three listening sessions. Your opinion matters, and we…
A Skyline Drive with Will Overman
Will Overman is a singer-songwriter based in Charlottesville, VA. One of the highlights of Shenandoah National Park is exploring the…
Shenandoah Dreaming: The Music of Matt Venuti
In celebration of National Park Week, we reached out to former Artists-in-Residence (AiR) to see how their experience in Shenandoah…
The Art of Wild Places
During National Park Week, we gathered a handful of past Artists-in-Residence (AiR) to have a roundtable discussion on the intersection…
Bear Witness: Wildlife Photographer Tyler Reber
Story by: Tyler Reber I still remember the first time I ever saw a Black Bear in Shenandoah National Park.…
REI Co-op puts values into local action with SNP Trust
Those who live in the Washington D.C. metro area know that Shenandoah National Park is the place to go when…
Partnership Showcase: Appalachian Conservation Corps
The Appalachian Conservation Corps, one of SNP Trust’s amazing organizational partners, is currently recruiting young adults for summer outdoor work…
Conservation extends beyond the bounds of Shenandoah National Park
Ben Johnson’s earliest memory of Shenandoah National Park was driving southbound on Skyline Drive from Front Royal. As the son…
Shenandoah welcomes back spring visitors
(Shenandoah National Park – Official News Release) Luray, Virginia: Facilities in Shenandoah National Park are beginning to open and will…
Give Local Piedmont 2021
We’re honored to be participating in Give Local Piedmont 2021 for our sixth year. Your gift will help Shenandoah’s wildlife…
National Park Week 2021
Shenandoah National Park boasts incredible biological diversity, with a rich array of native plants and animals that call our park…
Event Recap – Are You Bear Aware?
Shenandoah National Park biologist Rolf Gubler teaches us about bear awareness and how you can help protect these amazing creatures.
Shenandoah National Park is growing
The Shenandoah National Park Trust (the Trust), working alongside the Commonwealth of Virginia and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)…
Shenandoah National Park Trust welcomes Jessica Cocciolone as new Executive Director
The Shenandoah National Park Trust welcomes Jessica Cocciolone as their new Executive Director. Jessica has spent the past 15 years…
State of the Park Happy Hour
Watch our State of the Park Happy Hour with Superintendent Patrick Kenney and Deputy Superintendent Kevin Soviak from Shenandoah National Park!…
Senator Mark Warner visits Shenandoah National Park
Last Thursday, Senator Mark Warner hiked Hawksbill Mountain in Shenandoah National Park to celebrate the passing of the Great American Outdoors Act…
Patrick Kenney Named Superintendent of Shenandoah National Park
(Taken from Shenandoah National Park news release) National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Patrick Kenney as…
Welcome to Acting Superintendent Lewis Rogers
Lewis H. Rogers Jr. is a 35-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS). He has served at 12…
Great American Outdoors Act – Signed Into Law
On August 4, 2020, President Trump signed the Great American Outdoors Act into law. A diverse coalition of national and…
Jennifer Manzella, Printmaker | July Artist-In-Residence
Shenandoah’s July Artist-in-Residence, Jennifer Manzella talked about her printmaking process and experience in Shenandoah National Park. Because of Jennifer’s experience…
How to help pass the Great American Outdoors Act
The Shenandoah National Park Trust supports the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act. This new law will provide much…
Phase Two: How to Recreate Responsibly
A few months back, we cleared out of Shenandoah to make room for healing. We passed the time by…
We Support the Great American Outdoors Act
Shenandoah National Park Trust (SNPT) became a signatory to a letter to the four leaders of Congress supporting the passage…
A View from Hullie Moore
“He shows us water as we have never seen it, falling and spraying with delight in its own energy. He…
Give Local Piedmont 2020
Today, is a global day of giving! We are working to ensure a healthy future for Shenandoah National Park…
National Park Week 2020
Although we wish we were at Shenandoah National Park to enjoy spring flowers and Junior Ranger Day, we can still…
Coronavirus Resources from SNPT
Here at the Shenandoah National Park Trust, we’re in the protection business. We want what’s best for Shenandoah National Park…
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