Camp Roosevelt: The Nation's First Civilian Conservation Corp Camp By Dan Harshman The year was 1933, and newly elected President Franklin Delano Roosevelt called the 73rd Congress into Emergency Session on March 9th to hear and hopefully authorize his plans for the New Deal to end the…
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by Keryn Means Planning a field trip to Shenandoah County is much easier than you think. Students from elementary school through high school will have a great time exploring through day trips that are just a short drive from Washington, D.C. Learning experiences connect to what children are…
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Established in 1935, Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park is an iconic Blue Ridge jewel. The national park covers almost 200,000 acres of wilderness in the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring blue-tinged peaks, wildflower meadows, mountain streams, and vast swaths of forest. With more than 500 miles…
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Tour the local vineyards: Cozy up on the couch near the fireplace on a rainy day as you take in some live music at one of the many local vineyards in Shenandoah County. In fact, Shenandoah County is home to 7 vineyards including Cave Ridge Vineyards, Cedar Creek Vineyard, Muse Vineyards, North…
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