Twilight Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Hike into the “big meadow” at dusk through the changing colors of the mountain sky and, eventually, the early arrival of night skies as you explore the natural world as it settles into evening. The focus of this hike will be looking for animal signs and seasonal plants as you explore the ecosystems of the meadows. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- May 12, 16, 23 & 26
- $30.00 per person
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking, call 877-847-1919 or book online atÂ
- A minimum of 15 paying participants required for hike to operate.
- 48-hour cancellation notice provided if program is cancelled due to minimum not met. Deposit fully refunded.
- If less than 48-hour cancellation notice received from participant, deposit is non-refundable.
- Hike will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status.
Twilight Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Hike into the “big meadow” at dusk through the changing colors of the mountain sky and, eventually, the early arrival of night skies as you explore the natural world as it settles into evening. The focus of this hike will be looking for animal signs and seasonal plants as you explore the ecosystems of the meadows. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- June 9, 13, 16, 20, 27, & 30
- $30.00 per person
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking, call 877-847-1919.
- A minimum of 15 paying participants required for hike to operate.
- 48-hour cancellation notice provided if program is cancelled due to minimum not met. Deposit fully refunded.
- If less than 48-hour cancellation notice received from participant, deposit is non-refundable.
- Hike will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status.
Twilight Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Hike into the “big meadow” at dusk through the changing colors of the mountain sky and, eventually, the early arrival of night skies as you explore the natural world as it settles into evening. The focus of this hike will be looking for animal signs and seasonal plants as you explore the ecosystems of the meadows. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- July 11, 14, 25, & 28
- $30.00 per person
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking, call 877-847-1919.
- A minimum of 15 paying participants required for hike to operate.
- 48-hour cancellation notice provided if program is cancelled due to minimum not met. Deposit fully refunded.
- If less than 48-hour cancellation notice received from participant, deposit is non-refundable.
- Hike will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status.
Twilight Hiking in Shenandoah National Park
Big Meadows Area (mile 51 on Skyline Drive)
Hike into the “big meadow” at dusk through the changing colors of the mountain sky and, eventually, the early arrival of night skies as you explore the natural world as it settles into evening. The focus of this hike will be looking for animal signs and seasonal plants as you explore the ecosystems of the meadows. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.
- August 8, 15, & 18
- $30.00 per person
- Reservations required and full payment due at booking, call 877-847-1919 or book online.
- A minimum of 15 paying participants required for hike to operate.
- 48-hour cancellation notice provided if program is cancelled due to minimum not met. Deposit fully refunded.
- If less than 48-hour cancellation notice received from participant, deposit is non-refundable.
- Hike will take place in all weather conditions excluding thunderstorms. Call 540-999-2222 the day of the event to check on its status.
Let’s Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
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. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- The Chesapeake Bay Impact Crater – The world’s 7th largest known impact crater is under the Chesapeake Bay at Cape Charles, VA. Hear the inside story, and view extremely rare geological samples from within CBIC.
Let’s Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
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. 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.
Let’s Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
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. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- The Milky Way and You – August is “Milky Way Month”. Learn how to view the Milky Way and more about the fascinating GALAXY in which we live, are made from, and are part of.
Let’s Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
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. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
- Mount Wilson Observatory – Learn about the observatory where discoveries changed our view of the Universe forever.
Let’s Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
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. 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.
Let’s Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
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. 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.
Let’s Talk About Space at Skyland
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 9:00 p.m. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
So, You Want To Be An Astrophotographer? – This engaging presentation will teach the audience basics on how to photograph Shenandoah National Park and the sky while visiting.
Night Skies in 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.
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.
Night Skies in 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.
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.
Night Skies in 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.
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.
Night Skies in 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.
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.
Night Skies in 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.
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.
Night Skies in 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.
Topic: Venus, Milk Way, Perseids meteor shower, Saturn @ midnight (Wednesday night)
- 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.
Night Skies in 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.
Topic: Venus, Milk Way, 94% Moon @ 10pm
- 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.
Night Skies in 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.
Topic: Venus, 17% Moon, 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.
Night Skies in 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.
Topic: Jupiter, Venus, Moon @ midnight
- 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.
Night Skies in 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.
Topic: Jupiter, Venus, Moon @ midnight
- 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.
Let’s Talk About Space at Big Meadows Lodge
Join NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador Greg Redfern for engaging presentations about outer space!
“So, You Want to be An Astrophotographer?” – This engaging presentation will teach the audience basics on how to photograph Shenandoah National Park and the sky while visiting.
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. A jacket is recommended and a flashlight is helpful.
Christmas on the Farm
Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield State Historical Park
8895 George Collins Parkway, New Market, VA
Join us at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War as we celebrate the holiday season at the museum, battlefield, and Bushong Farm! Explore the museum and make take home crafts, enjoy festive treats, and see a special Christmas film. Take a step back into 1859 and visit the Bushong family as they cook, sing, and tell stories in anticipation of a special Christmas visitor.
Event tickets go on sale Dec 6th at 10:00 a.m., and can be purchased at the Virginia Museum of the Civil War. Event prices are $10 per adult (ages 13 and older) $6 per youth (ages 6-12) Children 5 and under are free, $5 for New Market residents (ages 6+) with proof of residency. Receive one free admission with the donation of four non-perishable food items. Donations will benefit New Market’s Holiday Food Drive.
All event tickets are only valid the day of the event.
October Wine Month at L’Auberge Provencale
Raise a glass to Virginia Wine Month. Throughout October, we’ll be featuring a special wine-by-the-glass menu showcasing exceptional local Virginia wines. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new varietals while supporting local farmers, growers, and winemakers.
Reserve your spot here or call us at 540-837-1375.
