Hiking
Shenandoah National Park announces Spring opening dates
Shenandoah National Park, USA – Enjoy nature – Get ready for camping and enjoying the great outdoors with your family! Today, Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Martha Bogle announced that facilities closed during the winter season will begin opening in March, and will continue to open through the Spring. Even though Spring is just... »
Family camping weekend in Strasburg to benefit Shenandoah River cleanup
Strasburg, VA – Just announced! EarthKorps is proud to present the “Shenandoah Riverside Festival,” a low-cost family weekend camping trip that also supports taking care of the Shenandoah River cleaning up our environment. Mark your calendars for April 30, May 1 and May 2 – for three days of music and camping in Strasburg,... »
Observations: Thoreau reminds us of the new hope of Spring
Walden Pond, near Concord, MA – In 1847, Henry David Thoreau wrote: “The phenomena of the year take place every day in a pond on a small scale. I am alert for the first signs of Spring…” And so too, are we. On a web site dedicated to transcendentalism, a commentator writes: “Thoreau definitely liked... »
Skyline Drive shoveling out; won’t open until March
Shenandoah National Park, VA – Travel Advisory – The recent severe winter storms have left Shenandoah National Park with heavy accumulations of snow resulting in the complete closure of Skyline Drive. Although crews are working to open the Drive to visitor use, Park staff anticipates that it will be early March at the earliest... »
Shenandoah National Park kicks off 75th Anniversary planning
Shenandoah National Park, VA – The staff of Shenandoah National Park has begun planning for a year long celebration of the park’s 75th Anniversary – during 2011. Over 30 people from local county governments, partner organizations and tourism professionals have volunteered their time to work with park staff to engage local communities and ensure... »
Boys Scouts turn 100; “Follow Me, Boys” showing at Drafthouse
Winchester, VA – February 7 – the first Sunday of this month – many area churches, especially those that charter Scouting units, will be recognizing Scout Sunday and will be including Scouts in their services. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (which is Scouting Anniversary Day) as... »
Shenandoah National Park to Ban Outside Firewood in March 2010
Shenandoah National Park, Va – Beginning March 1, 2010, Shenandoah National Park will institute an Outside Firewood Ban in an attempt to slow the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer. The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a destructive invasive exotic beetle that feeds on ash trees. As of 2009, the EAB is responsible for the... »
This weekend, plus 2 more, free at Shenandoah National Park
Shenandoah National Park is included in the fee-free weekends on June 20, July 18, and August 15. Last week, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the National Park Service will offer three fee-free weekends this summer to encourage Americans seeking affordable vacations to visit our national treasures. There are 391 national parks located... »
Paulo Coelho offers advice for climbing the mountain
Here’s a little inspiration for you this Saturday morning: See Paulo Coehlo’s blog, and follow him on Twitter. http://paulocoelhoblog.com/manual-for-climbing-mountains/ An excerpt: “The climb is yours, so is the responsibility, but don’t forget that the experience of others can help a lot.” Paulo Coehlo is the author of many books, including the runaway best seller, The Alchemist. His... »
Civil War era maps popular in Virginia
Here’s a great online resource for 90 “fascinating” Civil War era maps of Virginia: Go to: http://www.ushistoricalarchive.com/cds/civil-va1.html Also, in the Valley, two great places to get topographical and trail maps (for hiking, canoeing, bicycling, and fishing) are: - Blue Canoe Crew, 492 N. Main Street, Woodstock, VA (540) 459-2520 - Murray’s Fly Shop, 121 S. Main Street,... »
31st Annual 100 Mile Endurance Run through the Shenandoah Valley
JUNE 6, 2009, 4:00 AM Our thanks to Marcy McCann out at the Shenandoah County fairgrounds for this one. The Old Dominion, one hundred mile endurance race started today in Woodstock Virginia. The original race is a Measured loop trail through the Massanutten Mountains, Shenandoah River Valley and Fort Valley Virginia, with 14... »
Blue Canoe Crew seminars attract outdoors crowd
Blue Canoe Crew – located at 292 North Main Street in Woodstock, Virginia will be continuing their popular seminar series with the following new additions to the schedule: - April 23 – The Outdoor Woman – This inspiring seminar addresses the reasons women often use to keep them from enjoying a good hike on one... »
