Shenandoah National Park News
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Shenandoah National Park releases Ranger Activity Report for July through September 2024
November 8, 2024 | 8:00 am
Shenandoah National Park rangers responded to 142 calls for service between July and September 2024.
Shenandoah National Park announces plans for Veterans Day
October 31, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Volunteers with Project Healing Waters will return to Shenandoah National Park on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024.
Shenandoah National Park announces new film in visitor centers titled “Shenandoah”
October 25, 2024 | 8:00 am
Shenandoah National Park announces the release of a new film, "Shenandoah," that explores the significances of the natural history of the park.
Shenandoah National Park seeks information related to vehicle break-ins
September 26, 2024 | 9:00 am
Shenandoah National Park officials are seeking information related to multiple vehicle break-ins in the central district of the Park on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
J. Tracy Stakely Named Superintendent of Shenandoah National Park
September 3, 2024 | 12:00 pm
National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Deputy Regional Director Cinda Waldbuesser announces that J. Tracy Stakely has been selected as the next superintendent of both Shenandoah National Park and Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. He expects to begin his new assignment on October 7.
Shenandoah National Park celebrates wilderness heritage
August 28, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Shenandoah National Park will honor America’s wilderness heritage with special programs throughout the week. Join the celebration by viewing Shenandoah’s wilderness from Skyline Drive, hiking a trail, joining a ranger program, or exploring visitor center exhibits.
Tourism to Shenandoah National Park contributes $114 million to local economy
August 27, 2024 | 2:00 pm
A new National Park Service report shows that 1.5 million visitors to Shenandoah National Park in 2023 spent $114 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 1,351 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $156 million.
Shenandoah National Park issues partial closure for Dark Hollow Falls Trail repairs
August 27, 2024 | 12:05 pm
A section of Dark Hollow Falls Trail in the central section of Shenandoah National Park will be closed for repairs for about two weeks beginning August 27, 2024. Sections of the trail have washed out and poses a fall risk for hikers.
Shenandoah National Park lifts fishing closure
August 12, 2024 | 3:00 pm
Effective immediately, Shenandoah National Park officials have lifted a parkwide fishing closure. Extremely dry conditions and low stream flows prompted the ban on June 27.
National Park Service offers business opportunity to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, campground operations, and other services in Shenandoah National Park.
July 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm
The National Park Service (NPS) is offering a 15-year concession contract opportunity to operate lodging, food and beverage sales, retail, grocery, camper services (firewood, showers, and laundry), automobile services (fuel), stable operations and four campgrounds in Shenandoah National Park. This includes all commercial operations at Big Meadows, Skyland, Elkwallow, Lewis Mountain and Loft Mountain developed areas. The new contract is expected to begin January 1, 2026. The deadline for proposals is Thursday, November 7, 2024.