Event Type: Hiking

Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)

Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun. Never feel helplessly lost again.  This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided.

Reservations required. Visit website for full details and to book online. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.

$175 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Potato Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.

Skyland Lower Lawn Area and Skyland Historic Conference Building (mile 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)

Amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti will share with you his love for this great universe and talk about what you are actually looking at when you see the sky.  Presentations take place at Skyland , and will begin with Solar Viewing on the lower lawn area at 2:00 PM, followed by a Night Skies PP Presentation in the historic conference building beginning at 8:00 PM.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Solar Viewing on the lower lawn area
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Night Skies Presentation in Historic Conference Building

Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution.  Join Amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars.

Topic: Venus, Full Moon, Saturn @ 11pm

• Free to all park visitors.
• Telescopes provided, but participants are recommended to bring their own binoculars.
• Presentation cancelled if there is inclement weather.
• Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on status.

Big Meadows Area and Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

Amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti will share with you his love for this great universe and talk about what you are actually looking at when you see the sky.  Presentations take place at Big Meadows Lodge, and will begin with Solar Viewing in the meadow at 2:00 PM, followed by a Night Skies PP Presentation in the Big Meadows Lodge Massanutten Room beginning at 8:00 PM.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Solar Viewing in the big meadow area
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Night Skies Presentation in Massanutten Room

Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This course will teach you the best items to take on any outdoor adventure and how to best use them in a survival situation. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides. Reservations required.

• Cost: $175 per person.
• Includes a $20 meal voucher redeemable in the Spottswood Dining Room, Terrace Seating, or New Market Taproom upon completion of the event.
• Reservations required and full payment due at booking. Book online or call 877-847-1919.
• Minimum age: 12 years.
• Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.

Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution.  Join Amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars.

Topic: Venus, Saturn @ 10pm, Milky Way

• Free to all park visitors.
• Telescopes provided, but participants are recommended to bring their own binoculars.
• Presentation cancelled if there is inclement weather.
• Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on status.

Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)

Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun. Never feel helplessly lost again.  This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided.

Reservations required. Visit website for full details and to book online. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.

$175 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Potato Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.

Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution.  Join Amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars.

Topic: Venus? Mercury? Full Moon, Saturn @ 9pm

• Free to all park visitors.
• Telescopes provided, but participants are recommended to bring their own binoculars.
• Presentation cancelled if there is inclement weather.
• Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on status.

Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

Learn what to do when the “what ifs” of your outdoor adventures turn into the “now whats”. This course will teach you the best items to take on any outdoor adventure and how to best use them in a survival situation. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides. Reservations required.

• Cost: $175 per person.
• Includes a $20 meal voucher redeemable in the Spottswood Dining Room, Terrace Seating, or New Market Taproom upon completion of the event.
• Reservations required and full payment due at booking. Book online or call 877-847-1919.
• Minimum age: 12 years.
• Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.

Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution.  Join Amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars.

Topic: Mercury? Saturn @ 8pm, Milky Way

• Free to all park visitors.
• Telescopes provided, but participants are recommended to bring their own binoculars.
• Presentation cancelled if there is inclement weather.
• Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on status.

Shenandoah National Park — Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)

Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology – magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun. Never feel helplessly lost again.  This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains. All needed equipment is provided.

Reservations required. Visit website for full details and to book online. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.

$175 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Potato Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.

Skyland Lower Lawn Area and Skyland Historic Conference Building (mile 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive)

Amateur astronomer Frank Perfetti will share with you his love for this great universe and talk about what you are actually looking at when you see the sky.  Presentations take place at Skyland , and will begin with Solar Viewing on the lower lawn area at 2:00 PM, followed by a Night Skies PP Presentation in the historic conference building beginning at 8:00 PM.

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Solar Viewing on the lower lawn area
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Night Skies Presentation in Historic Conference Building

Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)

National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution.  Join Amateur astronomers as they present a provocative presentation on controlling light pollution while they point out the heavenly stars.

Topic: 94% Moon, Saturn

• Free to all park visitors.
• Telescopes provided, but participants are recommended to bring their own binoculars.
• Presentation cancelled if there is inclement weather.
• Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on status.