Outdoors

~ Press release issued by Shenandoah National Park LURAY, May 21 — Based on a preliminary identification of remains found Sunday, May 21, 2023, the search for Mateo Cobo Zevallos conducted by Shenandoah National Park […]

By Randy Arrington TANNER’S RIDGE, May 18 — Initially, the idea was to create a ski resort when H.T.N. “Ted” Graves first purchased 1,500 acres along Tanner’s Ridge at Chapman’s Mountain more than a half century […]

By Randy Arrington LURAY, May 3 — An early morning fire on Monday, April 18, 2022 destroyed two “historic” buildings in the Big Meadows area of the Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park. The blaze caused more […]

~ Press release issued by Shenandoah National Park LURAY — Spring wildflowers and art will be celebrated during Shenandoah National Park’s 37th annual Wildflower Weekend, May 6-7, 2023. Guided hikes and programs will focus on […]

Program Will Support Agricultural and Ecological Conservation in the Northern Shenandoah Valley ~ Press release issued by the Valley Conservation Council STAUNTON, April 18 — Valley Conservation Council (VCC) announced the launch of the Valley […]

~ Press release issued by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Applications are open now for adults of any age to join the Virginia Service and Conservation Corps (VSCC) for service beginning on May 17. Applications […]