Press Room

LURAY, VA — Shenandoah National Park, in response to guidance from Virginia Department of Health, is announcing additional modifications to operations which support federal, state, local and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) efforts to promote...

LURAY, VA -- After careful consideration, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt directed the National Park Service (NPS) to temporarily suspend the collection of all park entrance fees until further notice. Being outside may help relieve stress and improve overall...

SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VA -- With the iconic tourism campaign, Virginia is For Lovers, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, now seems a good time to take stock in what tourism means to the Shenandoah Valley. The economic health of the Valley has long been...

Longstanding Regional Tourism Organization Receives Public-Private Marketing Funds to Attract More Visitors From Urban Markets Shenandoah Valley, VA – The Shenandoah Valley Travel Association (SVTA) received a $50,000 grant to launch the Let’s Go! Virginia’s Epic...

Luray, VA – Shenandoah National Park will waive entrance fees for all park visitors on Saturday, June 16 in honor of Park Neighbor Day, an annual event held on the third Saturday of June to honor our neighbors who live in the counties and gateway communities...

Did you know that entrance fees to Shenandoah National Park are waived to celebrate and honor select important dates during the year? Here's how to explore the great outdoors for free! On the following five days in 2019, the U.S. National Park Service will offer free...

Shenandoah Valley (March 25, 2019) — If you're planning a spring visit to Shenandoah, one of America's most beloved national parks, we are pleased to announce that facilities in Shenandoah National Park are beginning to open this month and will continue to open...

Shenandoah Valley (February 22, 2019) -- Today, the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association (SVTA) announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) “50 Years of Love” grant fund. The fund is part of VTC’s efforts to celebrate the...

SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK -- Shenandoah National Park Superintendent Jennifer Flynn has announced the launch of the park’s official app, NPS Shenandoah. The free app, available in both Apple’s iOS and Android platforms is designed to give visitors a digital tool for...

SHENANDOAH VALLEY — The Shenandoah Valley Travel Association (SVTA) is pleased to announce that the Shenandoah Valley’s travel, tourism, and hospitality industry continues to grow. Recently released data from the U.S. Travel Association shows that every locality in...