Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park's Wilderness Weekend Coming In September

Though located in one of the most urban areas of the country, Shenandoah National Park has an impressive amount of officially designated wilderness. And on September 14 and 15 the park will be celebrating that wilderness with its 13th annual Wilderness Weekend.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2013 2:30am

Fall In The National Parks: A Perfect Season For Catching The Wild Side Of The Park System

Wonderment and joy unfold in the national parks come fall when the wild kingdom becomes more visible, literally voicing the call of the wild in parks such as Great Smoky Mountains or Rocky Mountain or winging overhead in any number of parks.

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2013 3:00am

Fall In The National Parks: A Kaleidoscope Of National Park Leaf-Peeping Drives

There is a magical quality to fall visits to Shenandoah National Park as mile after mile of trees blazing with vivid reds, oranges, and yellows come into view along Skyline Drive. In Rocky Mountain National Park, the aspen groves you see along the lower reaches of Trail Ridge Road turn so vividly gold in the fall that they take your breath away.

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By Bob Janiskee - August 11th, 2013 4:03am

No New Entrance Coming To Shenandoah National Park

There will be no new entranceway to Shenandoah National Park in the near future, as Superintendent Jim Northup has denied a request to allow one via the Rapidan Road.

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By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2013 3:03am

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Body Of Man Missing In Shenandoah National Park Found

The body of a man missing in Shenandoah National Park since last weekend has been found, although a cause of death has not yet been determined.

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By NPT Staff - July 12th, 2013 3:59pm

Search Under Way For Missing Man In Shenandoah National Park

A search was under way Wednesday for a Virginia man who failed to return from a weekend trip to Shenandoah National Park.

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By NPT Staff - July 10th, 2013 4:18pm

Take A Hike In Shenandoah National Park For National Trails Day

National Trails Day arrives on June 1, and you can celebrate it at Shenandoah National Park that day by taking a hike.

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By NPT Staff - May 16th, 2013 3:03am

Searching For Wildflowers In The National Parks Of The Southern And Middle Appalachians

This is the time for wildflowers in the Appalachians. Where can you see them? Wildflower weekends are being hosted by many parks in the next few weeks. Going with an expert is the best way to learn about wildflowers.

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By [email protected] - April 18th, 2013 4:03am

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Shenandoah National Park Facilities To Open For Spring

With the arrival of spring in the Appalachians facilities in Shenandoah National Park will soon be open for visitors to take a break from their ride along Skyline Drive.

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By NPT Staff - March 31st, 2013 3:03am

Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Backcountry Fee Draws Lawsuit

What authority does the National Park Service have to charge access fees in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and, presumably, other national parks? That question is the focus of a lawsuit filed in a bid to overturn the Smokies' move to charge backcountry users.

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By NPT Staff - March 5th, 2013 3:03am

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