April 08, 2008
Search Concludes for Missing Man in Shenandoah National Park
The body of Jose Alfonso Martins, Jr. was located this morning in the Keyser Run area of the park, marking the end of an eleven day search.
April 03, 2008
Search Day for Missing Manassas Man Terminated Early
The operational period in the search for Jose Alfonso Martins, Jr., a 42 year old Manassas man, who has been missing since March 26th, was terminated early due to weather. Park officials plan to resume the search again tomorrow if weather allows.
April 03, 2008
Trail Closures in Effect in Search Area for Missing Manassas Man
Trails in the Keyser Run and Little Devils Stairs drainages have been closed immediately, as park employees and trained volunteers continue to search for a missing Manassas man.
April 02, 2008
Park Plans Trail Closures in Search Area for Missing Manassas Man
Shenandoah National Park Rangers continue to search for Jose Alfonso Martins, Jr., a 42 year old Manassas man. Search operations began during the morning of Saturday, March 29 and have continued through today. Operations have centered on the Keyser Run area in the park’s north district. Park officials will close the access points from both Skyline Drive and the park boundary for the following trails beginning at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2008: Keyser Run Fire Road, Little Devils Stairs, Piney Branch, Sugar Loaf, Piney Ridge, Pole Bridge Link Trail, and Hull School (from Piney Branch to Keyser Run. Trail closures will remain in effect until further notice.
April 01, 2008
Search Continues for Missing Manassas Man in Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park Rangers continue to search for Jose Alfonso Martins, Jr., a 42 year old Manassas man
March 31, 2008
Search Underway for Missing Manassas Man in Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park Rangers are searching for Jose Alfonso Martins, Jr., a 42 year old Manassas man.
November 21, 2007
Shenandoah National Park to Begin Skyline Drive Road Reconstruction
Shenandoah National Park will begin a year long road construction project in the Central District on Skyline Drive after the Thanksgiving holiday.
November 02, 2007
Missing Man Located in Shenandoah National Park
Christopher David Beach, a 40 year old Fredericksburg area man who has been missing since Sunday, was located by ground searchers in the Shenandoah National Park.
November 01, 2007
Search Enters Day Five for Missing Man in Shenandoah National Park
The search continues today for Christopher David Beach, a 40 year old Fredericksburg area man who has been missing since October 28, 2007.
October 30, 2007
Search Continues for Missing Man in Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park Rangers continue to search for Christopher David Beach, a 40 year old Fredericksburg area man who has been missing since October 28, 2007. Operations have centered on the Route 211 corridor in the park. However, it is possible that he may have exited the park.
October 29, 2007
Search Underway for Missing Man in Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park Rangers are searching for Christopher David Beach, a 40 year old Fredericksburg area man.
October 25, 2007
Shenandoah National Park Temporarily Lifts Fire Restrictions
Recent rainfall and cooler temperatures will allow for fire restrictions to be temporarily lifted in Shenandoah National Park effective immediately.
October 24, 2007
Shenandoah National Park Announces Winter Operations Schedule
Superintendent Chas Cartwright announced today that facilities begin closing at the end of October.
October 19, 2007
Shenandoah National Park Fire Restrictions - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions regarding the implentation of fire restrictions Shenandoah National Park on October 24, 2007.
October 19, 2007
Shenandoah National Park to Implement Fire Restrictions
Shenandoah National Park will begin fire restrictions on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. Due to exceptionally dry conditions and the potential for extreme fire behavior, fire restrictions will be in effect until the park receives sufficient precipitation.
October 18, 2007
Public Comment on Rock Outcrop Management Plan Suspended
On October 1, 2007, a Rock Outcrop Management Plan and Environmental Assessment for Shenandoah National Park was released for public review. Subsequent to the release of the environmental assessment, the National Park Service determined that there were a variety of technical problems that require revisions to the document.
October 12, 2007
Shenandoah National Park Announces Night Closing of the Skyline Drive During Virginia's Hunting Season
Portions of the Skyline Drive, the famed mountain road through Shenandoah National Park, will be closed at night during hunting season, Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright announced today. He noted that this is the twenty-eighth year that this closure has been undertaken and stressed its importance at reducing illegal hunting activity within the park, a sanctuary for wildlife, during the Commonwealth's hunting season outside the park.
October 01, 2007
National Park Service Announces Availability of Environmental Assessment for the Rock Outcrop Management Plan
Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright announced today that the public is invited to review and comment on the Shenandoah National Park “Rock Outcrop Management Plan (ROMP) and Environmental Assessment (EA), including Climbing Management Guidelines.
September 27, 2007
Shenandoah National Park Celebrates Wilderness
Shenandoah National Park will honor America’s wilderness heritage during its 7th annual Wilderness Weekend, October 20 - 21, 2007. This year commemorates the 31st anniversary of Shenandoah’s wilderness designation. Celebrate wilderness by viewing Shenandoah’s wilderness from Skyline Drive, hiking a wilderness trail, joining a ranger program, or visiting a visitor center
September 18, 2007
Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion to be held at Skyland
Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright is pleased to announce that the park will again be hosting a Civilian Conservation Corps Alumni Reunion at Skyland, September 29th and September 30th. This year will be the 74th reunion held since camps were first established at Skyland (NP-1) and Big Meadows (NP-2) in May 1933.
September 18, 2007
Shenandoah National Park is Recruiting Volunteers to Help Fight Invasive Plants at Big Meadows As Part of National Public Lands Day
Shenandoah National Park invites the public to join in a National Public Lands Day Event for a day of learning and participation in the identification and control of invasive exotic plants September 29, 2007.
August 23, 2007
Scoping Period Extended On Old Rag Parking Lot Project
The National Park Service is seeking comments regarding the proposed parking lot development on the north side of Old Rag Mountain as the agency develops an Environmental Assessment (EA). The opportunity to provide comments has been extended to September 22, 2007.
May 18, 2007
Shenandoah National Park Hosts Meetings on Rock Outcrop Management Project
Hikers, rock climbers, and others interested in Shenandoah National Park are invited to express opinions at an upcoming meeting on the progress of the park’s Rock Outcrop Management Project (ROMP).
May 11, 2007
Shenandoah National Park to Begin Road Work
Shenandoah National Park will commence road work in the park during the week of May 14, 2007. The work will entail chip sealing the following areas on Skyline Drive: MP23 to Thornton Gap in the North District; MP65 to MP72 and MP96 to MP105 in the South District, including the associated overlooks in the effected areas.
May 04, 2007
Lewis Peak Fire Fully Contained
May 04, 2007
Public Meeting to Discuss Old Rag Parking Lot Project
Shenandoah National Park Announces Public Meeting to Discuss Old Rag Mountain Parking Lot Project
May 04, 2007
Save the Meadow! Weekend
Shenandoah National Park is Recruiting Volunteers to Help Control Exotic Plants at Big Meadows
May 03, 2007
Shenandoah National Park Sponsors Wildflower Weekend
May 02, 2007
Lewis Peak Fire Grows to 200 Acres
April 24, 2007
Shenandoah National Park Junior Ranger Day
Explore, Learn, Protect.
March 21, 2007
YCC Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications Now Being Accepted for Summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) Positions in Shenandoah National Park
March 07, 2007
Special Brown Trout Regulations
Shenandoah National Park Implements Special Brown Trout Regulations
within Rose River, Hughes River and Brokenback Run
March 06, 2007
Chronic Wasting Disease Plan
National Park Service Announces Public Meetings for Development of a Chronic Wasting Disease Plan
March 05, 2007
2007 Spring Opening Dates
February 26, 2007
Prescribed Burns
November 27, 2006
Ice Storm Closes Portions of Skyline Drive
November 21, 2006
Shenandoah National Park Association '07 Calendar
October 25, 2006
Night Closing of the Skyline Drive
Portions of the Skyline Drive through Shenandoah National Park, will be closed at night during Virginia's hunting season.
October 23, 2006
Winter Operations Schedule
Shorter days and cooler night remind us that the autumn travel season will come to an end, and signal the closing of facilities at Shenandoah National Park. Superintendent Chas Cartwright announced today that facilities begin closing at the end of this month.
October 10, 2006
Wilderness Weekend 2006
Shenandoah National Park Celebrates Wilderness during the 6th annual Wilderness Weekend, October 21 - 22, 2006.
September 05, 2006
Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion
September 30 and October 1 at Skyland
August 24, 2006
Shenandoah National Park is Recruiting Volunteers to
Volunteers Sought to Help Fight Against Exotic Plants at Big Meadows
July 21, 2006
Shenandoah National Park Trust Grants Announced
Shenandoah National Park Trust will fund two important projects in the park during the fiscal year 2007. The Trust is granting $62,000 to restore the Old Rag View Overlook and implement a new interpretive tool for visitors.
June 30, 2006
New book about Skyline Drive
New Book Tells the Story of Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park
June 29, 2006
Fire Management Plan Completed
Shenandoah National Park has revised and updated the Park’s Fire Management Plan.
May 11, 2006
A New Hiking Guide to the Geology of Old Rag Mountain
The Shenandoah National Park Association (SNPA) announces the publication of "A Hiker’s Guide to the Geology of Old Rag Mountain" in Shenandoah National Park.
February 28, 2006
Entrance Fees to Change
Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Chas Cartwright announced that on March 1, 2006, the park will begin charging slightly higher fees for certain entrance permits.
