Spongy moth infestation causing damage, safety hazards at Shenandoah National Park
Spongy moth caterpillar numbers have been growing the last two years in the Shenandoah National Park leading to widespread forest defoliation.
Spongy moth caterpillar numbers have been growing the last two years in the Shenandoah National Park leading to widespread forest defoliation.
Shenandoah National Park is working with utility partners to make repairs and upgrade infrastructure in an effort to mitigate damage from future weather events.
Firefighters remain on the scene of the Rocky Branch fire in Shenandoah National Park today checking on hazardous trees and hot spots to ensure the area is safe.
Shenandoah National Park has closed Hull School Trail from Skyline Drive to Thornton River Upper Trail and Thornton River Upper Trail from the intersection of Hull School Trail to Skyline Drive due to the Rocky Branch Wildfire.
Shenandoah National Park has closed nearly 10 miles of Skyline Drive and parts of the Appalachian Trail due to wildfires in the area.
Shenandoah National Park fire managers plan to burn nearly 90 acres at Big Meadows some time between today and April 15, weather permitting.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has identified concerns with the raw water source at two public facilities in Shenandoah National Park.
Shenandoah National Park will implement a permanent ticketing system to access Old Rag Mountain from March through November.
Visitors who wish to stay overnight in Shenandoah National Park’s backcountry will be required to purchase a permit online at recreation.gov beginning Jan. 11.
Effective immediately, Shenandoah National Park officials have lifted a parkwide fishing closure.