Event Type : Family Fun

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern at Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive) for an engaging presentation about outer space!

• September 13 – “New Horizons to Pluto And Beyond” 2015 was the year we got to see Pluto, the dethroned 9^th planet of our solar system, up close and personal.  Learn about the famous dwarf planet from discovery to flyby to the follow on mission.

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Free to all park visitors. Held in the historic Conference Building located on the lower level at Skyland.

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern at Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive) for an engaging presentation about outer space!

• October 4 – “This Isn’t Your Grandaddy’s Moon” – Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China, and India, plus manned efforts. Guests will also learn about the Moon’s origin and evolution.
• October 25 – “Our Star, The Sun” –  How does the Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Our guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Free to all park visitors. Held in the historic Conference Building located on the lower level at Skyland.

Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for aviation, which he did as a volunteer at the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. manning a Discovery Station.

Presentations take place at Big Meadows, and will begin with Solar Viewing in the meadow at 2:00 PM, followed by a Night Skies PP Presentation in the Big Meadows Lodge Massanutten Room beginning at 8:00 PM.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Solar Viewing in the big meadow area
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Night Skies Presentation in Massanutten Room

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. This course is designed for all outdoor enthusiasts and focuses on key elements for not simply surviving, but thriving when outdoor adventures turn into challenges.  Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guide Andy Nichols.

• $175 per person includes a $20 meal voucher.
• Minimum age: 12 years.
• 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.
• Meet Andy in front of the Big Meadows Main Lodge building 15 minutes prior to departing.
• Minimum of 4 paying for program to operate.
• 7-day hour cancellation notice provided if program cancelled due to minimum not met.  Deposit fully refunded. 
• No refund if less than 7 days’ notice received by participants.

Join us at Skyland in Shenandoah National Park on October 9 & 10 when Basic City Brewing Co. will be taking over the taps from 5-9 PM, with prize drawings at 6 PM, 7 PM, and 8 PM.

On Tap (Check website for menu)

Bites

Beer Brats   $17.99
Beer-Poached Bratwurst, Pretzel Bun, Beer Cheese, Peppers, Onions, Fries

Fish & Chips  $24.99
Beer-Battered Haddock, House-Made Tartar Sauce, Lemon Wedge, Fries

Loaded Waffle Fries  $16.99
Waffle Fries Beer Cheese, Pulled Pork, Tomato, Red and Green  Onion, Jalapeno, Sour Cream

Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive). National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars. 

• Featuring Mercury, Saturn @ 8pm, Milky Way
• Free to all park visitors.
• Telescopes will be provided, but participants are recommended to bring their own binoculars as well.
• A blanket, chair, and flashlight are also recommended.
• Outdoor presentation is canceled if there is inclement weather.  Indoor PP presentation held at Big Meadows Lodge.
• Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status.
• Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. 

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) for an engaging presentation about outer space!

• October 14 – “This Isn’t Your Grandaddy’s Moon” – Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China, and India, plus manned efforts. Guests will also

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Free to all park visitors. Held in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge.

Jeff Alt, a talented speaker and award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine, enjoys sharing his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventures with Shenandoah National Park visitors. Jeff uses humor and adventure in a story telling format. His presentations involve music, slides, and personal narration. Alt, an expert hiker, has been featured on Discovery Channel.com and many more. Alt’s books, The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park and Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep it Fun, are inspiring families to literally, take a hike.

Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for aviation, which he did as a volunteer at the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. manning a Discovery Station.

Presentations take place at Skyland, and will begin with Solar Viewing on the lower level lawn area at 2:00 PM, followed by a Night Skies PP Presentation in Skyland’s historic conference building beginning at 8:00 PM.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Solar Viewing on the lower level lawn area
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Night Skies Presentation in Historic Conference Building

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) for an engaging presentation about outer space!

November 4 – “Our Star, The Sun” – How does the Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Our guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.

November 18 – “JWST-NASA’s Successor to Hubble Space Telescope” – The 2021 space telescope successor to the HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Free to all park visitors. Held in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge.

Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern at Skyland (miles 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive) for an engaging presentation about outer space!

• November 5 – JWST-NASA’s Successor to Hubble Space Telescope (HST)” The 2021 space telescope successor to HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.

“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!

Free to all park visitors. Held in the historic Conference Building located on the lower level at Skyland.