“Unusual bear activity” has prompted closures in southern sections of Shenandoah National ... park is prohibited. In addition, a camping closure is in effect along a portion of the Appalachian ...

The park service relies on bands of volunteers, such as the Potomac Appalachian Trail ... Shenandoah National Park. Those jobs included people who collected fees and helped visitors at the ...

We’d come down to Shenandoah [National Park] and we took one of the ranger programs on the Appalachian Trail,” Bliss said ... along Big Run River in the southern section of the park ...

The trip made me develop a serious appreciation for the sheer diversity and beauty of U.S. national parks. I also realized that some national parks are conveniently clustered together or within a few ...

While the beautiful Virginia countryside offers rolling hills and charming villages, this lovely Shenandoah Valley town entices with waterfalls and vineyards.

I’ve tried to keep you close to home with this column, but today, I will send you a little further afield. However, in the ...

My answer was that I wanted to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Back then ... June 19 is a no-fee day in national parks. In many cases, one can park outside the park and hike in at no cost (at the ...

Marion offers small-town charm with a surprisingly low cost of living. This friendly community in southwest Virginia provides affordable options for retirees. Housing costs here run about 45% below ...

The housing market here is a breath of fresh air compared to Virginia’s bigger cities. You can find lovely homes for under $200,000, which seems almost impossible these days. Many comfortable ...

This secluded five-mile loop is a bit off the beaten path, but that's exactly why we love it. Learn more about this ...

including a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail that led her to Shenandoah National Park. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and views her artistic role as more than just visual ...