The Songbirds of Shenandoah
You can find some songbirds in the Park year round. American Robins, Northern Cardinals, Eastern Bluebirds, Dark-eyed Juncos, and some woodpeckers among them.
So You Say You Want to See a Bear
If you asked 100 Shenandoah National Park visitors what they most look forward to when they come to the Park, 99 of them are going to tell you it’s seeing a black bear. Seeing a black bear in its natural habitat is magical, every single time.
There’s No Time Like That First Time
We get it. Planning a trip can be exhausting – almost as exhausting as hiking a trail or setting up a campsite. And when you’re planning that trip to a place you’ve never been before…well, it’s easy to get overwhelmed.
Choose your Adventure
Discover, stay, and explore along Skyline Drive
Avoid the lines at the entrance stations and purchase your entrance fee in advance at Recreation.gov.
Click HERE
Discover
Stay
From mountaintop lodging to inns to cabin getaways, the choice is yours.
- Lodging inside the Park (includes Skyland, Big Meadows Lodge, and more)
- Lodging near the Park (accommodations in the Shenandoah Valley)
What Visitors Say
Epic Experiences Ahead
From our partners along Skyline Drive
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley
A must-see! This regional cultural center includes galleries, seven acres of gardens, Glen Burnie House, a Museum Store, and more.
Staunton, VA--Small Town Cool
One of “America’s Favorite Mountain Towns” – Travel + Leisure, offering a vibrant arts scene, great food, wine bars, & craft breweries.
Discover Front Royal
Luray & Page County
Cooter's
Explore Madison County
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
July 23, 2021 – Sept. 4, 2021
Escape to beautiful Orkney Springs this summer & enjoy live music against the backdrop of Great North Mountain. Outdoor concerts include the Four Tops, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & more!