Event Type: Things to Do

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 9^th 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.

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.

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.

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.

Shenandoah National Park – 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.

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

Robbie Limon is a versatile singer-songwriter and entertainer with a knack for captivating audiences. From intimate solo performances to energizing festival crowds, he’s been averaging over 200 appearances annually since 2005. His repertoire spans the best of the 1970s, accompanied by his acoustic guitar in smaller settings or with his five-piece band for a nostalgic trip down memory lane. With an uncanny ability to channel the vocal styles of iconic singers, Robbie has wowed audiences in theatrical productions of Hank Williams, Sr. and Buddy Holly, earning rave reviews. His vast music selection and expert control of tempo ensure he’s a hit at any event, from wineries to corporate functions. Bookings fill up quickly, often a year or more in advance, testament to his enduring talent and appeal.

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.

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 9^th 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.