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| Horseback Riding A guided ride over the park's wooded trails gives you a whole new appreciation of its beauty. Horseback Riding on designated trails is a wonderful way to experience Shenandoah National Park. |
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Guided trail rides, 1 hour in length, depart from Skyland Stables throughout the day from March 31 through November, weather permitting. The stables are located near Skyland Resort. You must be at least 4'10' and weigh less than 250 lbs. to ride horses, and pony rides are available for smaller children 5 yrs. & older. Feet must reach stirrups in order to ride pony. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled ride with safe sturdy shoes, no open toes, sandals, or flip flops. Call Skyland Resort at 540.999.2212 to make advance reservations or call the Skyland Stables between 9am and 4:30pm at 540.999-2210 to make same-day reservations. |
Skyland Stable Pricing and Riding Schedule Minimum age to ride pony - 5 years old. Children must be able to get their feet in the stirrups.
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| Bird Watching and Wildlife Viewing Bring binoculars if you have them! Shenandoah National Park is an ideal place to observe wildlife in its natural setting - early morning and evening hours are usually the best times. Wildlife activity varies with the seasons so ask the rangers for advice on good places for viewing. | 
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| Photography Capture moments from your trip that you can enjoy again and again. From breathtaking vistas to brilliant wildflowers to pastel-hued sunrises and sunsets, you'll find endless subjects to photograph at Shenandoah, one more amazing than the next. Shop for film at any of our properties. | 
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Stargazing and Night Skies Programs Don't miss one of Shenandoah's most dramatic views - the brilliant stars overhead. Far away from city lights, the park's night skies offer spectacular views of the stars. A free Night Skies program followed by stargazing with provided telescopes is offered monthly from April thru September at the Big Meadows area (mile 51.2). Program times vary, call 888.896.3833. |
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| Junior Ranger Programs Rent an Explorer Backpack, available at visitor centers, for tools to help kids discover the wonders of the park. It includes a free copy of the Junior Ranger Explorer Notebook, which can also be purchased at visitor centers or gift shops and offers activities to earn a Junior Ranger sticker, patch or badge. Check out the park Visitor Guide, Shenandoah Overlook, for Junior Ranger Program schedules. Many of these programs, like 'Birds of Prey,' are fun ways for families to learn about the park together. |
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| Exploring Skyline Drive Skyline Drive, designated as a National Scenic Byway, is much more than just a 105-mile road through the park - it is a way to experience it. Driving along the crest of the mountains through the woods and past spectacular vistas, you’ll likely see deer and other wildlife. | 
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| You’ll pass through tunnels of trees, past wildflowers and ferns, and (in late spring) by banks of mountain laurel in bloom. There are 75 overlooks offering a place to stop and absorb the view and the peace. The 35-miles-per-hour speed limit allows drivers the opportunity to truly enjoy the ride and helps to ensure the safety of wildlife along the road. |
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| NPS Park Seminars/Activities Information on Ranger Programs is available on bulletin boards throughout the park, at visitor centers, in the Shenandoah Overlook or online at www.nps.gov/shen. |
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| Contact the park's Education Office at 540.999.3489 for information on Field Seminars that are held throughout the season. |
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