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Overlook of Shenandoah National Park at sunrise in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Join our Volunteer Leadership Team

December 31, 2025

Join our Volunteer Leadership Team: Help Shape the Future of Shenandoah National Park Charlottesville, VA —December 2025 Do you believe…

Call for strategic planning consultant!

November 14, 2025

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

October 22, 2025

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

October 22, 2025

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

October 17, 2025

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

October 1, 2025

The absence of park employees during a government shutdown places a greater responsibility on visitors to protect and…

A Shenandoah Adventure with City Kids Wilderness Project

June 10, 2025

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

May 13, 2025

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

May 2, 2025

The Shenandoah National Park Trust has proudly supported the Artists-In-Residence program since 2013 through generous donations, and we…

A Life-Saving Rescue

March 19, 2025

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

December 16, 2024

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

December 9, 2024

Hi, my name is Eliza, and I was the fall Fundraising & Events Intern at SNPT! I was drawn to…

True Legacy: Kevin H. Adams

November 18, 2024

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

November 18, 2024

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

November 6, 2024

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

October 14, 2024

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

September 11, 2024

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

August 6, 2024

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

July 23, 2024

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

June 17, 2024

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

June 11, 2024

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

May 20, 2024

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

May 17, 2024

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

April 18, 2024

Community partners launch green careers initiative for Charlottesville youth Charlottesville, VA – In a (literally) groundbreaking collaboration, the City of…

A group of volunteers in ranger hats pose with a large stuffed-animal black bear in an SNPT shirt at the Banff Film Festival.

More than a Film Festival

March 11, 2024

The Community Behind our Biggest Fundraiser of the Year For the past two years, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival…

Like a Good Neighbor

February 20, 2024

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

January 29, 2024

Last October, members of the Rapidan Society were invited to get a peek behind the scenes of Shenandoah with the…

2023 with SNPT

December 18, 2023

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

November 21, 2023

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

November 16, 2023

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

October 24, 2023

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

September 5, 2023

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

August 25, 2023

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

August 9, 2023

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

July 31, 2023

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

July 5, 2023

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

June 13, 2023

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

May 8, 2023

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

May 2, 2023

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

April 28, 2023

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

March 14, 2023

We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for the second annual Shenandoah Soirée, hosted by Trustee Dr.…

Clearing the Path

March 13, 2023

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

March 13, 2023

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

February 23, 2023

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

February 13, 2023

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

January 12, 2023

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 

December 19, 2022

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

October 19, 2022

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

February 25, 2022

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

February 15, 2022

Last Thursday, Shenandoah National Park Trust held a kickoff party for our Banff Adventurers and local Banff Film Festival Sponsors…

Giving Tuesday

November 22, 2021

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

November 1, 2021

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

October 15, 2021

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

September 17, 2021

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!

September 8, 2021

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

July 26, 2021

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

April 26, 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

April 24, 2021

By: Chris Rief To kick off National Park Week 2021, my adventure buddy Quinn (daughter, age 5) and I (ageless)…

Building Support for Shenandoah

April 22, 2021

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

April 20, 2021

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

April 20, 2021

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

April 20, 2021

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

April 19, 2021

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

April 19, 2021

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

April 8, 2021

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

April 7, 2021

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

March 24, 2021

(Shenandoah National Park – Official News Release) Luray, Virginia: Facilities in Shenandoah National Park are beginning to open and will…

Give Local Piedmont 2021

March 23, 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

March 19, 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?

March 19, 2021

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

February 10, 2021

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

January 11, 2021

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

October 23, 2020

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

August 17, 2020

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

August 10, 2020

(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

August 5, 2020

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

August 5, 2020

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

July 30, 2020

Shenandoah’s July Artist-in-Residence, Jennifer Manzella talked about her printmaking process and experience in Shenandoah National Park. Because of Jennifer’s experience…