Shenandoah National Park News

Park Ranger Mara Meisel points something out during the annual Wildflower Weekend at Shenandoah National Park.

This is a very happy Earth Day for this national parks geek. The $750 million stimulus funding that is being applied to the parks has been announced.

A wildfire in Shenandoah National Park is now down to 22 acres, after already burning 50 acres inside the park.

The program provides gainful employment and educational experience in the conservation of the park's natural and cultural heritage.

The government has no business owning all of this land. I am willing to concede federal courthouses and even the national parks to the feds, but why is practically all of the far West run by the Federal Government? Here's another thing I'll concede.

A Front Royal man whom authorities have linked to the disappearance and death of a reserve police captain in Waynesboro appeared in Winchester Circuit Court on Friday for a probation revocation hearing.

Shenandoah National Park will host Junior Ranger Day, part of a nationwide effort to connect kids with nature, at 9:30 a.m. April 19. Technology can be fun, but sometimes the lure of television, computers and social media make it so that children don't want to leave the house.

Located just a few miles from both Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive and The Blue Ridge Parkway, Staunton , has not only recently been named one of the “Best Small Towns in America,” but is also gaining quite the reputation as an arts and culture destination, with such offerings as the American Shakespeare Center with the ... (more)

Located just a few miles from both Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive and The Blue Ridge Parkway, Staunton , has not only recently been named one of the “Best Small Towns in America,” but is also gaining quite the reputation as an arts and culture destination, with such offerings as the American Shakespeare Center with the ... (more)

This is the 22nd coin in the bureau's America the Beautiful Quarters Program, a multi-year initiative to honor national parks and other national sites.

Come Friday, you'll be able to carry Shenandoah National Park around in your pocket.

Located just a few miles from both Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive and The Blue Ridge Parkway, Staunton , has not only recently been named one of the “Best Small Towns in America,” but is also gaining quite the reputation as an arts and culture destination, with such offerings as the American Shakespeare Center with the ... (more)

Shenandoah National Park is starting to spring back to life with facilities closed or limited for winter coming back online.

Just why DOES that hotel cost $300 a night? The secrets of room pricing - and how you can beat the system Local competition, the time of year and the individual establishment's amenities all come into play Luxury rooms can be booked for less - as long as travelers think ahead Helen Morton of the Skyland resort in Shenandoah National Park, just ... (more)

The launch ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Friday at Skyline High School in Front Royal.

Shenandoah National Park is starting to spring back to life with facilities closed or limited for winter coming back online.

A ceremony marking that achievement will be held next Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Whiteoak Canyon Trailhead, milepost 42.4 along Skyline Drive.

The U.S. Mint will officially launch a quarter in honor of Shenandoah National Park on April 4. The Shenandoah National Park quarter is the 22nd coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, a 12-year initiative to honor 56 national parks and other national sites.