Shenandoah National Park News
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National Park Service cancels concession contract opportunity in Shenandoah National Park
May 8, 2025 | 12:30 pm
The National Park Service (NPS) has canceled a previously announced 15-year concessions contract opportunity in Shenandoah National Park. The contract solicitation to provide overnight guest lodging, food and beverage sales, retail and grocery operations, campground operations and camper services, fuel sales, and stable operations within the park opened on July 30, 2024, and closed on November 7, 2024. The NPS will revise and issue a new solicitation for these services. This is not expected to impact continuity of visitor services.
Electrical Upgrades Scheduled in Shenandoah National Park
April 25, 2025 | 11:30 am
Shenandoah National Park is working with utility partners to upgrade infrastructure and complete a project for the Big Meadows area water system. The work will impact visitor services in the Big Meadows area (mile 51).
Shenandoah National Park announces artists selected for 2025 Artist-in-Residence program
April 24, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Shenandoah National Park has selected seven artists for its annual Artist-in-Residence program. This program gives artists an opportunity to creatively explore Shenandoah’s natural and cultural resources and pursue their artistic discipline.
Shenandoah National Park plans prescribed burns
March 6, 2025 | 2:00 pm
Fire managers at Shenandoah National Park plan to burn approximately 40 acres of Big Meadows and approximately 20 acres in the park’s headquarters between March 11 and April 30, 2025, weather permitting.
Shenandoah National Park announces recipient of national award for natural resource management
January 15, 2025 | 9:00 am
Shenandoah National Park is proud to announce Dale Meyerhoeffer as a recipient of the 2023 Director’s Awards for Excellence in Natural Resource Management in a ceremony that took place in Washington D.C. on December 11, 2024.
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.