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Thornton Gap Entrance Station Advisory

Due to a fire at the entrance gate, Thornton Gap - one of the park's busiest entrance stations - will be down to one lane. Please plan accordingly.

You may also pre-purchase your park pass online at recreation.gov, which will make the overall entrance station experience go quicker.

Shenandoah’s dramatic expanses of protected wilderness, fascinating historic sites, and tradition of inspired recreation create a vacation unlike any other. It’s more than just a good time - it’s recreation and renewal in the true sense, offering adventure at every turn!

Twilight Hiking at Shenandoah National Park

Twilight Hiking

Hike into the "big meadow" at dusk through the changing colors of the mountain sky, and explore the natural world as it settles into evening. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.

Available May through August
$25 plus tax per person

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Outdoor Survival Class at Shenandoah National Park

Basic Outdoor Skills

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 best to use them in a survival situation. Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.

Available May through September
$160 plus tax per person

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Map and Compass Navigation Class at Shenandoah National Park

Map & Compass Navigation

Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology - magnetic compass, topographic map, even the sun! Learn how to find where you are, where you're going, and how to get there. Never feel helplessly lost again! Led by Shenandoah Mountain Guides.

Available April through September
$160 plus tax per person

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Horseback Riding at Shenandoah National Park

One-Hour Horseback Ride

Experience Shenandoah National Park on horseback for an entirely new perspective. Horseback rides are available at Skyland Stables daily during the warm season

$59.99 plus tax per person
Must be at least 4'10" tall and weigh less than 250 lbs

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A fall roadway at Shenandoah National Park

Whisky-Wine Shuttle

Enjoy a Whiskey-Wine excursion to Copper Fox Distillery, Quievremont Winery, and Gadino Cellars. Guided narration about the park and region, and a picnic-style lunch are included.

Available on Mondays, June through October
$60 plus tax per person

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Rock Climbing at Shenandoah National Park

Rock Climbing

Shenandoah National Park rock climbing attracts thrill seekers from far and wide who recognize the Park offers some of the finest climbing in the eastern U.S.

Available Tuesdays and Thursdays
April through October
$160 plus tax per person

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White Oak Basket Making at Shenandoah National Park

Basket Making

Local basket artisan, Clyde Jenkins, returns to Shenandoah to share his talent of basket making. Clyde teaches participants how to make a white-oak basket with techniques handed down through the generations. Structured for beginners to intermediate.

$75 plus tax per person
Includes all materials to make one basket

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