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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: February 26, 2026
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Shenandoah River State Park announces new Nights in Nature Series

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Bentonville, Va. – Shenandoah River State Park invites visitors to experience the park like never before with its new Nights in Nature Series, a collection of evening programs designed to showcase the sights, sounds and creatures of the park after dark.

Beginning this March, the Nights in Nature Series will feature a variety of guided activities, including:

March 7: Nighttime Vernal Pool Expedition
March 28: Nighttime Vernal Pool Expedition
April 22: Sounds of Spring: Woodland Amphibian Walk
May 31: Blue Moon Hike
June 20: Firefly Hike
July 4: Red, Wagon and Blue Glow-in-the-Dark Wagon Ride
Aug. 8: Black Light Exploring
Aug. 12: Perseids Meteor Shower Watch Party
Sept. 26: Harvest Moon Hike
Oct. 31: Ghosts of Virginia State Parks Campfire
Nov. 11: Embers of Honor: Campfire and Lantern Walk

Registration is required for all programs, which are family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Visitors 16 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The Nights in Nature Series is free to attend; however, the standard $10 parking fee applies. To learn more, please go to www.virginiastateparks.gov/shenandoahriver-events or call 540-622-2262.

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