With Old Rag as a backdrop, members of the Rapidan Society gathered at DuCard Vineyards for a picnic full of food for the body from Bavarian Chef and food for the mind from Liz Knotts, a Prevention Services Coordinator from Elk Hill, one of our organizational partners. Knotts shared her…
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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 by Leah Cawthorn, a Volunteer and Youth Project leader with the Appalachian Conservation Corps. Leah spoke to attendees about the seven principles of Leave No Trace, which are important to…
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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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