Events and Activities
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Family Fun Events and Activities
Annual festivals, outdoor activities, dining & culinary events, family fun, music and shows, wine and beer, and many more activities take place throughout the Shenandoah Valley region. Extend your stay and discover a new experience!
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april
26apr9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive) Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)
Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn how to find out: where you are, where you’re going, and how you’re going to get there. Never feel helplessly lost again!
This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides. Cost is $160 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Provolone Cheese on Whole Wheat (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Cookie, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- No refunds if guest arrives late for the event.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
- Check in at the front desk at Skyland (mile 41.7 & 42.5) to receive your boxed lunch, then continue down to the historic conference hall porch to meet your guide and begin your adventure.
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may
10may9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51on Skyline Drive)Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51on Skyline Drive)
Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This course will teach you the best items to take on any outdoor adventure and how to best use them in a survival situation. Reservations required. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides. $160 per person includes $15.00 meal voucher.
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
24may9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive) Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)
Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn how to find out: where you are, where you’re going, and how you’re going to get there. Never feel helplessly lost again!
This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
june
14jun9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51on Skyline Drive)Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51on Skyline Drive)
Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This course will teach you the best items to take on any outdoor adventure and how to best use them in a survival situation. Reservations required. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- Cost: $160 per person.
- Includes a $15 meal voucher redeemable in the Spottswood Dining Room, Terrace Seating, or New Market Taproom upon completion of the event.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
28jun9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive) Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)
Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn how to find out: where you are, where you’re going, and how you’re going to get there. Never feel helplessly lost again!
This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- Cost: $160 per person plus taxes.
- Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- No refunds if guest arrives late for the event.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
- Check in at front desk at Skyland (mile 41.7 & 42.5) to receive your participation voucher. Then meet your guide in front of the dining room building.
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july
12jul9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51on Skyline Drive)Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51on Skyline Drive)
Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This course will teach you the best items to take on any outdoor adventure and how to best use them in a survival situation. Reservations required. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- Cost: $160 per person.
- Includes a $15 meal voucher redeemable in the Spottswood Dining Room, Terrace Seating, or New Market Taproom upon completion of the event.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
26jul9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun!
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)
Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn how to find out: where you are, where you’re going, and how you’re going to get there. Never feel helplessly lost again!
This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- Cost: $160 per person plus taxes.
- Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- No refunds if guest arrives late for the event.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
- Check in at front desk at Skyland (mile 41.7 & 42.5) to receive your participation voucher. Then meet your guide in front of the dining room building.
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august
09aug9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51on Skyline Drive)Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51on Skyline Drive)
Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This course will teach you the best items to take on any outdoor adventure and how to best use them in a survival situation. Reservations required. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- Cost: $160 per person.
- Includes a $15 meal voucher redeemable in the Spottswood Dining Room, Terrace Seating, or New Market Taproom upon completion of the event.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
23aug9:30 am4:30 pmMap & Compass Navigation
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive) Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)
Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn how to find out: where you are, where you’re going, and how you’re going to get there. Never feel helplessly lost again!
This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- Cost: $160 per person plus taxes.
- Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- No refunds if guest arrives late for the event.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
- Check in at front desk at Skyland (mile 41.7 & 42.5) to receive your participation voucher. Then meet your guide in front of the dining room building.
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september
13sep9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (miles 51on Skyline Drive)Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (miles 51on Skyline Drive)
Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This course will teach you the best items to take on any outdoor adventure and how to best use them in a survival situation. Reservations required. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- Cost: $160 per person.
- Includes a $15 meal voucher redeemable in the Spottswood Dining Room, Terrace Seating, or New Market Taproom upon completion of the event.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
27sep9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive) Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)
Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn how to find out: where you are, where you’re going, and how you’re going to get there. Never feel helplessly lost again!
- Cost: $160 per person plus taxes.
- Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- No refunds if guest arrives late for the event.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
- Check in at front desk at Skyland (mile 41.7 & 42.5) to receive your participation voucher. Then meet your guide in front of the dining room building.
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october
11oct9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”.
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This course will teach you the best items to take on any outdoor adventure and how to best use them in a survival situation. Reservations required. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- Cost: $160 per person.
- Includes a $15 meal voucher redeemable in the Spottswood Dining Room, Terrace Seating, or New Market Taproom upon completion of the event.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
25oct9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive) Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park: Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)
Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn how to find out: where you are, where you’re going, and how you’re going to get there. Never feel helplessly lost again!
- Cost: $160 per person plus taxes.
- Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking.
- No refunds if guest arrives late for the event.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
- Check in at front desk at Skyland (mile 41.7 & 42.5) to receive your participation voucher. Then meet your guide in front of the dining room building.
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