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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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may
13apr(apr 13)9:00 am28oct(oct 28)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 April 13 – October 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland May – Sept
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland Apr and Oct
– $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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Time
April 13 (Wednesday) 9:00 am - October 28 (Friday) 3:30 pm
15may8:30 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 M44, M13, Total Lunar Eclipse. (Totality start: 11:29 p.m.)
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
19may8:30 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Thursday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
25may8:30 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
27may8:30 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 M44, M13, M57 (Ring Nebula).
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
june
13apr(apr 13)9:00 am28oct(oct 28)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 April 13 – October 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland May – Sept
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland Apr and Oct
– $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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Time
April 13 (Wednesday) 9:00 am - October 28 (Friday) 3:30 pm
03jun9:00 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 18% Crescent Moon, M44, M13, M57 (Ring Nebula).
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
16jun8:45 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Thursday) 8:45 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
17jun9:00 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 M44, M13, M57 (Ring Nebula), Milky Way, 80% Moonrise 12:30 AM .
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
18jun4:00 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
22jun8:45 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:45 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
july
13apr(apr 13)9:00 am28oct(oct 28)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 April 13 – October 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland May – Sept
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland Apr and Oct
– $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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Time
April 13 (Wednesday) 9:00 am - October 28 (Friday) 3:30 pm
01jul9:00 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 8% Crescent Moon, M13, M57 (Ring Nebula), Milky Way
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
15jul9:00 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 M57 (Ring Nebula), Milky Way, Saturn, 92% Full Moon rises 10:30 PM
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
16jul4:00 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
20jul8:45 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:45 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
27jul8:30 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
29jul8:30 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 M57 (Ring Nebula), Milky Way, Saturn, 1.6% Crescent Moon, end of Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower, ZHR 20, Pisces Austrinid Meteor Shower ZHR 5, early alpha Capricornid Meteor Shower ZHR 5.
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
august
13apr(apr 13)9:00 am28oct(oct 28)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 April 13 – October 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland May – Sept
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland Apr and Oct
– $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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Time
April 13 (Wednesday) 9:00 am - October 28 (Friday) 3:30 pm
12aug8:30 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 PERSEID Meteor Shower, Saturn, SuperMoon, Jupiter.
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
17aug8:15 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
24aug8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
more
Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
26aug8:00 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 Mercury, Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter. Mercury at greatest Eastern elongation.
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
september
13apr(apr 13)9:00 am28oct(oct 28)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 April 13 – October 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland May – Sept
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland Apr and Oct
– $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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Time
April 13 (Wednesday) 9:00 am - October 28 (Friday) 3:30 pm
02sep8:00 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 Moon, Saturn, Jupiter. End of Aurigid Meteor Shower ZHR 6.
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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
16sep7:30 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 Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter. Moon/Mars late/
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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) 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
21sep7:15 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
28sep7:15 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 7:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
30sep7:30 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 28% Crescent Moon, Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus. Mars late.
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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) 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
october
13apr(apr 13)9:00 am28oct(oct 28)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 April 13 – October 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
– Classes start at 9:00 am from Skyland May – Sept
– Classes start at 9:30 am from Skyland Apr and Oct
– $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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Time
April 13 (Wednesday) 9:00 am - October 28 (Friday) 3:30 pm
14oct7:00 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 Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter. Moon/Mars late. End of Delta Aurigid Meteor Shower ZHR 2.
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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) 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
15oct4:00 pm5:00 pmA Walk For Sunshine in Shenandoah National Park

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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
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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
19oct6:45 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

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Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
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Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:45 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
26oct6:30 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah

Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area. Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot. If
Event Details
Join amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti for stargazing the heavenly skies at the big meadows area.
- Meet in the Big Meadows Lodge parking lot.
- If inclement weather, meet in the Massanutten Room located in main lodge.
- 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.
- Current CDC guidelines will be followed which may include face masks required and social distancing. No one permitted if feeling ill or elevated temperature.
Photo by Larry Brown
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
28oct6:30 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 15% Crescent Moon, Milky Way, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus. Mars late.
Guests must supply their own binoculars for celestial viewing as telescopes may not be provided in the spring if still under COVID restrictions. 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) 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
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.