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july
10jul8:00 pm11:00 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
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Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for aviation, which he did as a volunteer at the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. manning a Discovery Station. Free to park visitors.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo courtesy of Larry Brown.
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
12jul9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Basic-Outdoor-Skills-Calculating-Time-of-Day.jpg)
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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”.
Event Details
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: $160 per person.
- Includes a $15 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.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
13jul9:00 pm11:30 amNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
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Saturday – July 13, 2024 Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur
Event Details
Saturday – July 13, 2024
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 as you gaze at the heavenly stars.
Large telescopes provided but also bring your own binoculars for night skies viewing. Amateur astronomer Rich Drumm will point out constellations with a green laser. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also show things that the eye can’t see – and in color, too! Free to all park visitors.
A blanket, jacket, chair and flashlight are recommended.
Presentation is cancelled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 pm - 11:30 am
18jul9:00 pm11:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 9:00 p.m. June through August. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- “The Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater – the Inside Story of Virginia’s Largest Impact Crater“. The world’s 7th largest known impact crater is under the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Charles, VA; hear the inside story. Extremely rare geological samples from within CBIC will be available for viewing by our guests.
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(Thursday) 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
20jul4:00 pm5:00 pmA Walk for Sunshine in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Jeff-Alt-A-Walk-For-Sunshine.jpg)
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Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) Jeff Alt, a talented speaker and award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine, enjoys sharing his
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Jeff Alt, a talented speaker and award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine, enjoys sharing his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventures with Shenandoah National Park visitors. Free.
Jeff uses humor and adventure in a story telling format. His presentations involve music, slides, and personal narration. Alt, an expert hiker, has been featured on Discovery Channel.com and many more. Alt’s books, The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park and Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep it Fun, are inspiring families to literally, take a hike.
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Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
21jul2:00 pm3:00 pmBubba Jones Time Travel in Shenandoah National Park
![Shenandoah National Park](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Bubba-Jones-Shenandoah.jpg)
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Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive) Outdoor recreation expert and award-winning author, Jeff Alt, will lead an interactive, historical time travel adventure with Bubba Jones & family and visitors
Event Details
Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive)
Outdoor recreation expert and award-winning author, Jeff Alt, will lead an interactive, historical time travel adventure with Bubba Jones & family and visitors who will meet George Pollock who ran Stony Man Camp before Shenandoah became a National Park. Learn the unique history of Massanutten Lodge. Meet in front of Skyland’s gift shop and come prepared for a short stroll. Book signing following at the gift shop. FREE to park visitors.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Skyland
mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive
24jul8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for aviation, which he did as a volunteer at the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. manning a Discovery Station. Free to park visitors.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo courtesy of Larry Brown.
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
26jul9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Map-Compass-2-scaled.jpg)
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
$160 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
Reservations required. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Skyland
mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive
26jul8:45 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
Event Details
Friday – July 26, 2024 Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur
Event Details
Friday – July 26, 2024
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 as you gaze at the heavenly stars. Topic: Alpha Capricornids? (5 169P/NEAT), Hercules Cluster, Moon -68%, Milky Way, Saturn 11:30.
Large telescopes provided but also plan to bring your own binoculars for night skies viewing. Amateur astronomer Rich Drumm will point out constellations with a green laser. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also show things that the eye can’t see – and in color, too! Free to all park visitors.
A blanket, jacket, chair and flashlight are recommended.
Presentation is cancelled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status
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Time
(Friday) 8:45 pm - 11:30 pm
august
09aug9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Basic-Outdoor-Skills-Calculating-Time-of-Day.jpg)
Event Details
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”.
Event Details
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.
- Cost: $160 per person.
- Includes a $15 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.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
11aug8:30 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
Event Details
Sunday – August 11, 2024 Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur
Event Details
Sunday – August 11, 2024
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 as you gaze at the heavenly stars. Topic: Perseid Meteor Shower (100 109P/Swift Tuttle), Moon +44%, Milky Way, Saturn & Neptune @ 11.
Large telescopes will be available but also plan to bring your own binoculars for night skies viewing. The amateur astronomer will point out constellations with a green laser. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also show things that the eye can’t see – and in color, too! Free to all park visitors.
A blanket, jacket, chair and flashlight are recommended.
Presentation is cancelled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status
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Time
(Sunday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
15aug9:00 pm11:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 9:00 p.m. June through August. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- “The Future of US Crewed Spaceflight” Learn where NASA is headed, literally, with new manned spacecraft and rockets to launch the next generation of American astronauts.
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(Thursday) 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
21aug8:30 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for aviation, which
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for aviation, which he did as a volunteer at the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. manning a Discovery Station. Free to all park visitors.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo courtesy of Larry Brown.
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
23aug9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Map-Compass-2-scaled.jpg)
Event Details
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
Event Details
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. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
$160 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Skyland
mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive
23aug8:15 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
Event Details
Friday – August 23, 2024 Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur
Event Details
Friday – August 23, 2024
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 as you gaze at the heavenly stars. Topic: Venus?, Hercules Cluster, Saturn, Neptune, Milky Way
Telescopes provided for viewing but also bring your own binoculars for night skies viewing. Amateur astronomer Rich Drumm will point out constellations with a green laser. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also show things that the eye can’t see – and in color, too! Free to all park visitors.
A blanket, jacket, chair and flashlight are recommended.
Presentation is cancelled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status
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Time
(Friday) 8:15 pm - 11:30 pm
29aug9:00 pm11:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 9:00 p.m June through August. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- “Mount Wilson Observatory – Where the Universe Changed Forever” The observatory where discoveries changed our view of the Universe forever.
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(Thursday) 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
september
04sep8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for aviation,
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for aviation, which he did as a volunteer at the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. manning a Discovery Station. Free to park visitors.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photos courtesy of Larry Brown.
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Time
(Wednesday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
05sep8:00 pm10:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through October. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- “New Horizons to Pluto And Beyond” 2015 was the year we got to see Pluto, the dethroned 9th planet of our solar system, up close and personal. Learn about the famous dwarf planet from discovery to flyby to the follow on mission.
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Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
06sep8:00 pm11:30 pmNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
Event Details
Friday – September 6, 2024 Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur
Event Details
Friday – September 6, 2024
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 as you gaze at the heavenly stars. Topic: Venus, Moon +13%, Epsilon Perseids? (5), Saturn, Neptune, Milky Way.
Telescopes are provided but also plan to bring your own binoculars for night skies viewing. Amateur astronomer Rich Drumm will point out constellations with a green laser. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also show things that the eye can’t see – and in color, too! Free to all park visitors. A blanket, jacket, chair and flashlight are recommended.
Presentation is cancelled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status
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Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
08sep8:00 pm11:30 pmExploring the Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park – Big Meadows area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Amateur astronomer, Frank Perfetti, will share with you not only his love for astronomy but also for aviation, which he did as a volunteer at the National Air and Space Museum in D.C. manning a Discovery Station. Free to park visitors.
Presentation will begin in the Massanutten Room at Big Meadows Lodge, and then move to the Big Meadows area, weather permitting.
A blanket, chair, and flashlight are recommended. Call (540) 999-2221 the day of event to check on status. Check at the front desk for more information.
Photo courtesy of Larry Brown.
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Time
(Sunday) 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
13sep9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Basic-Outdoor-Skills-Calculating-Time-of-Day.jpg)
Event Details
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”.
Event Details
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: $160 per person.
- Includes a $15 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.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
15sep(sep 15)9:00 pm10nov(nov 10)11:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Skyland
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through November. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
Sept 15 – “New Horizons to Pluto And Beyond” 2015 was the year we got to see Pluto, the dethroned 9th planet of our solar system, up close and personal. Learn about the famous dwarf planet from discovery to flyby to the follow on mission.
Sept 29 – “This Isn’t Your Grandaddy’s Moon” Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China and India plus manned efforts. Guests will also learn about the Moon’s origin and evolution.
Oct 20 – “Our Star, the Sun”.How does Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Our guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.
Oct 27 – “The Universe and You” Guests will learn about the fascinating Universe in which they live, are made from and are part of.
Nov 10 – JWST-NASA’s Successor to Hubble Space Telescope (HST)” The 2021 space telescope successor to HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.
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September 15 (Sunday) 9:00 pm - November 10 (Sunday) 11:00 pm
20sep7:30 pm12:30 amNight Skies in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BM-Night-Sky-3-Must-Credit-Larry-Brown.jpg)
Event Details
Friday – September 20, 2024 Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) National Parks are becoming a refuge for people from city light pollution. Join amateur
Event Details
Friday – September 20, 2024
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 as you gaze at the heavenly stars. Topic: Venus, Saturn, Neptune, Moon -87%, Jupiter @ midnight
Large telescopes are provided but also bring your own binoculars for night skies viewing. Amateur astronomer Rich Drumm will point out constellations with a green laser. An electronic scope projecting onto a screen will also show things that the eye can’t see – and in color, too! Free to all park visitors.
A blanket, jacket, chair and flashlight are recommended.
Presentation is cancelled if there is inclement weather. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status
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Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm - 12:30 am
26sep8:00 pm10:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through October. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- “This Isn’t Your Grandaddy’s Moon” Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China and India plus manned efforts. Guests will also learn about the Moon’s origin and evolution.
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Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
27sep9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Map-Compass-2-scaled.jpg)
Event Details
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
Event Details
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. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
$160 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Skyland
mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive
27sep1:00 pm5:00 pmArt in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah National Park
![Art in the Park](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Logo-e1713623155597.jpg)
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Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) This September, the Shenandoah
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Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
This September, the Shenandoah National Park Trust is hosting Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah. This 3-day event will feature workshops and demonstrations by local artists from across the region that are free and open to the public. These teaching artists—whose mediums range from watercolor, charcoal, and photography to fiber art, printmaking, and music—will conduct events throughout the weekend designed to engage, educate, and inspire visitors to connect with Shenandoah.
- Friday: 1:00 – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
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Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
28sep9:00 am5:00 pmArt in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah National Park
![Art in the Park](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Logo-e1713623155597.jpg)
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Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) This September, the Shenandoah
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
This September, the Shenandoah National Park Trust is hosting Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah. This 3-day event will feature workshops and demonstrations by local artists from across the region that are free and open to the public. These teaching artists—whose mediums range from watercolor, charcoal, and photography to fiber art, printmaking, and music—will conduct events throughout the weekend designed to engage, educate, and inspire visitors to connect with Shenandoah.
- Friday: 1:00 – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
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Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
29sep9:00 am12:00 pmArt in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah National Park
![Art in the Park](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Logo-e1713623155597.jpg)
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Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) This September, the Shenandoah
Event Details
Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
This September, the Shenandoah National Park Trust is hosting Art in the Park: Scenes from Shenandoah. This 3-day event will feature workshops and demonstrations by local artists from across the region that are free and open to the public. These teaching artists—whose mediums range from watercolor, charcoal, and photography to fiber art, printmaking, and music—will conduct events throughout the weekend designed to engage, educate, and inspire visitors to connect with Shenandoah.
- Friday: 1:00 – 5:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sunday: 9:00am – 12:00pm
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Time
(Sunday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
october
15sep(sep 15)9:00 pm10nov(nov 10)11:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Skyland
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
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Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
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Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through November. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
Sept 15 – “New Horizons to Pluto And Beyond” 2015 was the year we got to see Pluto, the dethroned 9th planet of our solar system, up close and personal. Learn about the famous dwarf planet from discovery to flyby to the follow on mission.
Sept 29 – “This Isn’t Your Grandaddy’s Moon” Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China and India plus manned efforts. Guests will also learn about the Moon’s origin and evolution.
Oct 20 – “Our Star, the Sun”.How does Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Our guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.
Oct 27 – “The Universe and You” Guests will learn about the fascinating Universe in which they live, are made from and are part of.
Nov 10 – JWST-NASA’s Successor to Hubble Space Telescope (HST)” The 2021 space telescope successor to HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.
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September 15 (Sunday) 9:00 pm - November 10 (Sunday) 11:00 pm
11oct9:00 am4:00 pmBasic Outdoor Survival Skills in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Basic-Outdoor-Skills-Calculating-Time-of-Day.jpg)
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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”.
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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: $160 per person.
- Includes a $15 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.
- Event will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
17oct8:00 pm10:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through October. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- “Our Star, the Sun”. How does Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.
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Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
19oct4:00 pm5:00 pmA Walk for Sunshine in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Jeff-Alt-A-Walk-For-Sunshine.jpg)
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Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) Jeff Alt, a talented speaker and award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine, enjoys sharing his
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Shenandoah National Park — Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Jeff Alt, a talented speaker and award-winning author of A Walk for Sunshine, enjoys sharing his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventures with Shenandoah National Park visitors. Free.
Jeff uses humor and adventure in a story telling format. His presentations involve music, slides, and personal narration. Alt, an expert hiker, has been featured on Discovery Channel.com and many more. Alt’s books, The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through Shenandoah National Park and Get Your Kids Hiking: How to Start Them Young and Keep it Fun, are inspiring families to literally, take a hike.
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Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Big Meadows Lodge
mile 51 on Skyline Drive
25oct9:00 am4:00 pmMap & Compass Navigation in Shenandoah National Park
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Map-Compass-2-scaled.jpg)
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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
Event Details
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. Led by the Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
$160 per person. Rate includes a boxed lunch featuring Roasted Turkey & Cheddar Cheese on a Wheat Bun (Lettuce, Tomato, Mustard, Mayonnaise), Apple, Granola Bar, Bag of Chips, Bottled Water, Paper Napkin/Moist Hand Wipe.
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Skyland
mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive
31oct8:00 pm10:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Big Meadows Lodge (mile 51 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through October. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- “The Universe and You” Guests will learn about the fascinating Universe in which they live, are made from and are part of.
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Time
(Thursday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
november
15sep(sep 15)9:00 pm10nov(nov 10)11:00 pmLet's Talk About Space at Skyland
![](https://visitshenandoah.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Night-Skies-2.jpg)
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space! “Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will
Event Details
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“Under the Stars at Shenandoah National Park” – If the sky is clear after the presentation, guests will move outdoors to see the night sky in all its glory while listening to sky lore and fascinating sky facts!
Presentations are held select dates at Skyland (mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive) and is free to all park visitors. Program start time is 8:00 p.m. September through November. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
Sept 15 – “New Horizons to Pluto And Beyond” 2015 was the year we got to see Pluto, the dethroned 9th planet of our solar system, up close and personal. Learn about the famous dwarf planet from discovery to flyby to the follow on mission.
Sept 29 – “This Isn’t Your Grandaddy’s Moon” Guests will learn the latest about the missions sent to the Moon by NASA, China and India plus manned efforts. Guests will also learn about the Moon’s origin and evolution.
Oct 20 – “Our Star, the Sun”.How does Sun shine? How was it born, live and ultimately, die? Our guests will be amazed after they learn about our star.
Oct 27 – “The Universe and You” Guests will learn about the fascinating Universe in which they live, are made from and are part of.
Nov 10 – JWST-NASA’s Successor to Hubble Space Telescope (HST)” The 2021 space telescope successor to HST seen up close and personal with latest pics and info direct from NASA.
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September 15 (Sunday) 9:00 pm - November 10 (Sunday) 11:00 pm