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.
