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From seasonal Ranger-guided programs and NPS Special Events, to night skies programs and culinary events, to hiking and rock climbing & rappelling, there is something for everyone at Shenandoah National Park. NOTE: There are no programs scheduled during the winter months. Check goshenandoah.com or nps.gov/shen websites for current information.
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april
08apr2:00 pm4:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah: 2024 Solar Eclipse
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, as he sets up a pair of giant binoculars at the Rapidan Fire Road gate. The eclipse goes from about 2:00 pm to 4:30pm. Any
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Join amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, as he sets up a pair of giant binoculars at the Rapidan Fire Road gate. The eclipse goes from about 2:00 pm to 4:30pm. Any visitor that comes along would be welcome to look. Anyone who comes should order a pair of eclipse glasses from Amazon.
Rapidan Gate Road (mile 51) on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Shenandoah National Park
20apr(apr 20)9:00 am13nov(nov 13)3:30 pmRock Climbing/Rappelling in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:
– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– 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.
Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.
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April 20 (Saturday) 9:00 am - November 13 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm
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
20apr(apr 20)9:00 am13nov(nov 13)3:30 pmRock Climbing/Rappelling in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:
– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– 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.
Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.
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April 20 (Saturday) 9:00 am - November 13 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm
03may8:30 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 1Eta Aquarids (60 1P/Halley) & Late Lyrids?(18 C/1861 Thatcher) Moon -19%, Beehive Cluster, galaxies.
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Friday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
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
17may9:00 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Late Eta Aquarids (60) Moon +73%, Beehive Cluster.
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
22may8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
- iPhone and iPad users can download the Unistellar app to connect direct to the telescope.
- A flashlight is necessary and a jacket is recommended.
- Recommended that you also bring a chair and binoculars.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 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.
31may9:00 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Beehive Cluster, Hercules Cluster, galaxies, Moon Last Qtr.
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
june
20apr(apr 20)9:00 am13nov(nov 13)3:30 pmRock Climbing/Rappelling in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:
– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– 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.
Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.
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April 20 (Saturday) 9:00 am - November 13 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm
05jun8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
- iPhone and iPad users can download the Unistellar app to connect direct to the telescope.
- A flashlight is necessary and a jacket is recommended.
- A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
09jun8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
-
- iPhone and iPad users can download the Unistellar app to connect direct to the telescope.
- A flashlight is necessary and a jacket is recommended.
- A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
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
14jun9:00 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 15% Crescent Moon, Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus. Mars late.
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
22jun4:00 pm5:00 pmA Walk For Sunshine in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
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Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
23jun2:00 pm3:00 pmBubba Jones Time Travel in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) Historical time-travel with Bubba Jones & family and meet FDR and the CCC boys. Meet at Byrd Visitor Center.
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Byrd Visitor Center (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Historical time-travel with Bubba Jones & family and meet FDR and the CCC boys. Meet at Byrd Visitor Center. Come prepared for a short stroll. Book signing following at Byrd Visitor Center. FREE to park visitors.
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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28jun9:00 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 15% Crescent Moon, Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus. Mars late.
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
july
20apr(apr 20)9:00 am13nov(nov 13)3:30 pmRock Climbing/Rappelling in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:
– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– 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.
Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.
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April 20 (Saturday) 9:00 am - November 13 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm
10jul8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
-
- iPhone and iPad users can download the Unistellar app to connect direct to the telescope.
- A flashlight is necessary and a jacket is recommended.
- A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
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
13jul9:00 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 15% Crescent Moon, Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus. Mars late.
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
20jul4:00 pm5:00 pmA Walk For Sunshine in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
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Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
21jul2:00 pm3:00 pmBubba Jones Time Travel in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive) Outdoor recreation expert and award-winning author, Jeff Alt, will lead an interactive, historical time travel adventure with Bubba Jones & family
Event Details
Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Outdoor recreation expert and award-winning author, Jeff Alt, will lead an interactive, historical time travel adventure with Bubba Jones & family and visitors will meet George Pollock who ran Stony Man Camp before Shenandoah became a National Park. Learn the unique history of Massanutten Lodge. Meet in front of Skyland’s gift shop and come prepared for a short stroll. Book signing following at the gift shop. FREE to park visitors.
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24jul8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
-
- iPhone and iPad users can download the Unistellar app to connect direct to the telescope.
- A flashlight is necessary and a jacket is recommended.
- A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 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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26jul8:45 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Late Eta Aquarids (60) Moon +73%, Beehive Cluster.
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Friday) 8:45 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
august
20apr(apr 20)9:00 am13nov(nov 13)3:30 pmRock Climbing/Rappelling in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:
– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– 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.
Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.
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April 20 (Saturday) 9:00 am - November 13 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm
02aug(aug 2)11:30 am04(aug 4)9:30 pmNight Skies Festival
Event Details
Discover the Park after dark during the 2024 Night Sky Festival! Join us for stargazing, Ranger talks, kids’ activities, and guest presentations ranging from topics such as space
Event Details
Discover the Park after dark during the 2024 Night Sky Festival! Join us for stargazing, Ranger talks, kids’ activities, and guest presentations ranging from topics such as space weather, space travel, and our future in space. If you plan on attending one of the outdoor evening activities, be sure to be prepared for the weather and bring a flashlight with a red filter. All events are free with park admission.
Please note: outdoor activities may be canceled in the case of inclement weather.
Events held in various locations throughout the park. Click on the LEARN MORE link to see full details.
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Time
2 (Friday) 11:30 am - 4 (Sunday) 9:30 pm
07aug8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
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- iPhone and iPad users can download the Unistellar app to connect direct to the telescope.
- A flashlight is necessary and a jacket is recommended.
- A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
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
11aug8:30 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Venus, Perseid Meteor Shower (100 109P/Swift Tuttle), Moon +44%, Milky Way, Saturn & Neptune @ 1.1
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Sunday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
21aug8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
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- iPhone and iPad users can download the Unistellar app to connect direct to the telescope.
- A flashlight is necessary and a jacket is recommended.
- A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 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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23aug8:15 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Venus, Perseid Meteor Shower (100 109P/Swift Tuttle), Moon +44%, Milky Way, Saturn & Neptune @ 1.1
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Friday) 8:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
september
20apr(apr 20)9:00 am13nov(nov 13)3:30 pmRock Climbing/Rappelling in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:
– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– 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.
Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.
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April 20 (Saturday) 9:00 am - November 13 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm
04sep8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
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- iPhone and iPad users can download the Unistellar app to connect direct to the telescope.
- A flashlight is necessary and a jacket is recommended.
- A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
06sep8:00 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Venus, Moon +13%, Epsilon Perseids (5), Saturn, Neptune, Milky Way.
Telescopes will be provided and guests are also encouraged to bringtheir own binoculars for celestial viewing. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also be used that can show things that the eye can’t see. In color too!
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road. A lawn chair and flash light is recommended. Free to all park visitors.
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Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
08sep8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
-
- iPhone and iPad users can download the Unistellar app to connect direct to the telescope.
- A flashlight is necessary and a jacket is recommended.
- A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
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
20sep7:30 pm12:30 amNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Moon -87%, Jupiter @ midnight.
Held select days at the Big Meadows Area (mile 51, outside the Rapidan Camp Gate). 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.
Presentation is canceled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status.
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Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm - 12:30 am
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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27sep1:00 pm5:00 pmArt in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
This September, the Shenandoah National Park Trust is hosting Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah. This 3-day event will feature workshops and demonstrations by local artists from across the region that are free
Event Details
This September, the Shenandoah National Park Trust is hosting Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah. This 3-day event will feature workshops and demonstrations by local artists from across the region that are free and open to the public. These teaching artists—whose mediums range from watercolor, charcoal, and photography to fiber art, printmaking, and music—will conduct events throughout the weekend designed to engage, educate, and inspire visitors to connect with Shenandoah.
There will be a Pop-Up Gallery in the Big Meadows Lodge’s Massanutten Room displaying artwork from previous Artists-in-Residence throughout the weekend, open at the following times:
- Friday: 1:00 – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
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(Friday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
28sep9:00 am5:00 pmArt in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
This September, the Shenandoah National Park Trust is hosting Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah. This 3-day event will feature workshops and demonstrations by local artists from across the region that are free
Event Details
This September, the Shenandoah National Park Trust is hosting Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah. This 3-day event will feature workshops and demonstrations by local artists from across the region that are free and open to the public. These teaching artists—whose mediums range from watercolor, charcoal, and photography to fiber art, printmaking, and music—will conduct events throughout the weekend designed to engage, educate, and inspire visitors to connect with Shenandoah.
There will be a Pop-Up Gallery in the Big Meadows Lodge’s Massanutten Room displaying artwork from previous Artists-in-Residence throughout the weekend, open at the following times:
- Friday: 1:00 – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
29sep9:00 am12:00 pmArt in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
This September, the Shenandoah National Park Trust is hosting Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah. This 3-day event will feature workshops and demonstrations by local artists from across the region that are free
Event Details
This September, the Shenandoah National Park Trust is hosting Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah. This 3-day event will feature workshops and demonstrations by local artists from across the region that are free and open to the public. These teaching artists—whose mediums range from watercolor, charcoal, and photography to fiber art, printmaking, and music—will conduct events throughout the weekend designed to engage, educate, and inspire visitors to connect with Shenandoah.
There will be a Pop-Up Gallery in the Big Meadows Lodge’s Massanutten Room displaying artwork from previous Artists-in-Residence throughout the weekend, open at the following times:
- Friday: 1:00 – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
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(Sunday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
october
20apr(apr 20)9:00 am13nov(nov 13)3:30 pmRock Climbing/Rappelling in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:
– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– 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.
Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.
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April 20 (Saturday) 9:00 am - November 13 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm
04oct7:15 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Venus, Orionids (23 1P/Halley), Moon +4%, Saturn, Neptune, Milky Way, Jupiter @ 10:30
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.
Presentation is canceled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status.
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Time
(Friday) 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
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
19oct4:00 pm5:00 pmA Walk For Sunshine in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
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Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 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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25oct6:45 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
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
Event Details
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 Venus, Late Orionids, Epsilon Geminids (2) & Southern Taurids (5 2P/Enke), Saturn, Neptune, Milky Way, Jupiter @ 9:30, Moon Last Qtr
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.
Presentation is canceled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status.
Held at the Rapidan Gate access road.
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(Friday) 6:45 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
november
20apr(apr 20)9:00 am13nov(nov 13)3:30 pmRock Climbing/Rappelling in Shenandoah National Park
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts rock hounds from far and wide who recognize the park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.
Scheduled Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures with Shenandoah Mountain Guides:
– Available March 27 – November 13 (see availability when you book online)
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland June 7 – September 14
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland March 27-June 5 and September 15 – November 13
– $160 per person.
– 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.
Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Tasha, Monday through Fridays at 540-843-2110 or email at tprice1@delawarenorth.com.
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April 20 (Saturday) 9:00 am - November 13 (Wednesday) 3:30 pm
SEASONS
Activities
From seasonal Ranger-guided programs and NPS Special Events, to night skies programs and culinary events, to hiking and rock climbing & rappelling, there is something for everyone at Shenandoah National Park. NOTE: Due to COVID-19, many programs and events in the park have been cancelled. Check goshenandoah.com or nps.gov/shen websites for current information.
Seasons
Four distinct seasons make Shenandoah National Park a new and exciting place to be each and every month.
Although best known for its vibrant fall foliage, the park is no less spectacular (and a lot less crowded) in spring when the wildflowers and trees are in full bloom. Summer brings lush greens and welcome relief from the valley temperatures. The park’s elevation encourages as much as a 10 degree difference. That same difference can bring dramatic changes in winter. When surrounding lowlands are experiencing rain, the park can be blanketed in snow and ice. But the clear skies and bare trees of winter make the park’s vistas magnificent and wildlife tracking and viewing particularly rewarding.
It’s always a good idea to be prepared for changing weather if you’re planning to visit Shenandoah. Wear layers in the winter and remember that facilities are closed. In summer, check the weather forecast for lightning before heading out and always bring plenty of water.
The weather is different up here. It’s always a good idea to check the forecast. The best source for weather in the Park is https://www.srh.noaa.gov/
You can see what things are like in real time by connecting to one of our webcams, especially the one at Byrd Visitor Center.