Night Sky Festival Takes Place at SNP The Shenandoah National Park is hosting the Night Sky Festival the last weekend in July. It is a public event that takes place July 28 – July 31, 2016. This exciting event is … Continue reading →
Motorcyclist Killed By Lightning On Parkway A motorcyclist was killed by lightning on the Blue Ridge Parkway Saturday. The motorcyclist died this past weekend while he and friends were riding along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Mount Mitchell State Park in … Continue reading →
Mountain Lion Attacks Hiker On AT In Virginia A hiker on the Appalachian Trail in Virginia was attacked by a mountain lion on Friday July 1, 2016. The mountain lion attack was near Humpback Rock in Augusta County near Waynesboro, … Continue reading →
Trails Closed Due To Bear Activity Near Big Run Overlook The park service at the Shenandoah National Park have had to make some trail closures recently due to dangerous bear activity that took place several days ago. Trails were closed … Continue reading →