
Shenandoah National Park to offer free admission on Aug. 25
The National Park Service is turning 99 years old on Aug. 25 and Shenandoah National Park wants to give you a present – free admission.

The National Park Service is turning 99 years old on Aug. 25 and Shenandoah National Park wants to give you a present – free admission.

Shenandoah National Park Volunteer John Marklin, was selected as the Northeast Regional George and Helen Hartzog Award. Marklin, who won the award in the Individual Volunteer category, logged over 4,000 hours of volunteer service, for serving as both peregrine falcon restoration site attendant and campground host.

Have you ever seen a supermoon? A supermoon appears to be a little larger and brighter than other full moons as it nears perigee, its closest orbit to Earth. On Saturday, August 29, Shenandoah National Park is hosting a supermoon viewing at the top of the highest peak in the Park, Hawksbill Mountain, elevation 4,050 feet.

Shenandoah National Park and Baihuashan National Nature Reserve in China formalized a sister park arrangement at an official ceremony on July 4 in Beijing.

Shenandoah National Park staff have confirmed additional infestations of emerald ash borer (EAB) in the park. Adult EAB beetles were caught in surveillance traps near Mathews Arm Campground, Gravel Springs Hut, Pinnacles Picnic Area, Big Meadows Picnic Area, and South River Picnic Area.

Shenandoah National Park announced this week that Charlottesville-based artist Stace Carter has been selected for the first of two residencies in this year’s Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program.

Shenandoah National Park staff are again inviting community neighbors to enjoy a fee-free day in the park in celebration of Shenandoah Neighbors’ Day.

The Shenandoah National Park Association and Shenandoah National Park are delighted to once again host a special program featuring Jeff Alt, renowned author of Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep it Fun, who will inspire families to enjoy and care for nature and the outdoors.

Celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® in Shenandoah National Park on Saturday, June 6.

When and how does a place become the subject of a memoir? Author Sue Eisenfeld will discuss with C-ville Weekly writer Elizabeth Derby how a form of writing that is usually focused on the author’s personal experience can expand to encompass place and history.
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