On January 1, 2017, Shenandoah National Park will implement the second phase of its plan to raise the entrance fees to the park. In 2014, the National Park Service conducted a study of the ...

The “Mathews Arm Campground,” located at mile 22.1 on Skyline Drive, is now the nearest campground to the Front Royal entrance to the park, according to a June 28 Facebook post announcing the ...

Shenandoah National Park reopens portions of Skyline Drive and Big Meadows. ... (Front Royal entrance) to mile 5 (Dickey Ridge Visitor Center) Mile 31.5 (Thornton Gap entrance) to mile 42.6 at ...

If you only have 1 day to explore Shenandoah National Park, you’ll still be able to get an excellent overview of this beautiful park. Located in the Appalachian Mountains about 90 miles west of ...

Shenandoah’s position within an easy drive of several major cities means that it’s a popular park for short visits and day trips. That also means that weekends throughout the year are when the crowds ...

Skyline Drive entrance stations include Front Royal [north entrance] near Rt. 66 and 340, Thornton Gap at Rt. 211, ... The only public road through Shenandoah National Park is generally open 24 hours ...

Visitors at Shenandoah National Park may be asked to participate in a study that will collect data about traffic congestion near intersections, parking areas and visitor service areas in June.

The National Park Service says Shenandoah National Park is ready for the summer season, but has not disclosed how many staff ...

SHENANDOAH, Va. — If you're planning a trip to Shenandoah National Park this summer, take note: starting July 1, the park will no longer accept cash for entrance or campground fees.

Shenandoah National Park’s proximity to Washington, D.C., and other major Virginia cities makes it special for nature lovers. “We’re fortunate to be in a location that we are,” Fox said.

Beginning July 1, Shenandoah National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and accept only mobile or electronic payments for entrance and campground fees, according to the National ...

Travelers to Shenandoah can fly into any of the airports near Washington, D.C., such as Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which is only about 72 miles from the park.