Virtual Ranger Program: Places

Duration:

16 minutes, 58 seconds

Join Ranger Kevin on a stroll through the wild of Shenandoah, and learn what exactly makes it "wilderness."

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Duration:

17 minutes, 18 seconds

More than 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail traverse Shenandoah National Park. Ranger Maria guides you through just a small portion to a vista with expansive views while she talks about the awesomeness of the AT.

 

Duration:

13 minutes, 17 seconds

There are tons of hikes worth doing in the park! The Fox Hollow hike is a pleasant loop behind the Dickey Ridge Visitor Center.

 

Duration:

15 minutes, 43 seconds

Too cold to visit Shenandoah in the snow? Don't worry, we've got you! Enjoy snow-covered beauty from home with this winter meadow walk. Ranger Karl takes us into Big Meadows to explore vernal pools, tracks, and more. Filmed January 21, 2022

 

Duration:

9 minutes, 46 seconds

Follow Lane Gibbons, the Lead Fire Effects Monitor for Interior Region One, through Big Meadows as he talks about why we use fire and what sort of results we're seeing from the most recent prescribed burn.

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Duration:

20 minutes, 41 seconds

Winter is fast approaching, and Ranger Mara is standing by in Big Meadows to let you know what to expect.

 

Duration:

18 minutes, 7 seconds

So how do climate and elevation affect the park's ecology? Ranger Kevin discusses the important factors that deal with our mountain's ecology. He's even hiking to the top of Mount Marshall on a hot summer day so you don't have to! Thanks, man!

 

Duration:

20 minutes, 19 seconds

Follow Ranger Miranda on a story-telling tour to the summit of Stony Man in Shenandoah National Park.

 

Duration:

14 minutes, 3 seconds

Ranger Jonathan invites you to hike with him to the lower falls of Whiteoak Canyon Falls. Along the way, he'll make a few pit stops to point out neat features of this short and rewarding hike. He'll also mention important safety reminders when you're hiking to any waterfall in the park.