Shenandoah National Park wildfire contained
Mar 24, 2023 · LURAY, VA – Several Big Meadows area trails and Rapidan Road remain closed today while crews continue to work on the remnants of a wildfire that started Thursday afternoon. The fire affected just over 13 acres and was contained by NPS firefighters and a crew from the United States Forest Service late Thursday evening.
Quaker Run Fire Information - U.S. National Park Service
Nov 18, 2023 · Shenandoah National Park has reopened all trails in the Rapidan Camp area previously closed due to the Quaker Run Fire. These areas were closed to the public while crews worked to remove fire weakened trees. On November 17, the Quaker Run Fire was declared 100% contained.
Shenandoah National Park announces additional closures for Quaker Run Fire
Nov 8, 2023 · LURAY, VA – Shenandoah National Park has closed the Rapidan Camp area near the eastern boundary in the central section of the park (see map) due to a wildfire. The closure includes the area around the historic camp and the trails leading to it including the following:
Quaker Run fire is 100% contained. Wildfire affected 3,937 acres …
Nov 23, 2023 · LURAY — Shenandoah National Park has reopened all trails in the Rapidan Camp area previously closed due to the Quaker Run Fire, according to a press release from the National Park Service. These areas were closed to the public while crews worked to remove fire weakened trees.
Crews Contain Wildfire At Shenandoah National Park
Mar 24, 2023 · Crews tackled and contained a fire that broke out at Shenandoah National Park Thursday afternoon, according to park spokesperson Claire Comer. A SNP trail crew reported smoke around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Comer said. The fire affected about 13.5 acres between the Rapidan Camp and Skyline Drive, Comer said. Crews fully contained it around 9 p.m ...
National park closes more trails, Rapidan Camp due to fire - CBS …
Nov 8, 2023 · The Virginia Department of Forestry says the Quaker Run fire has now burned about 3,350 acres, with about 670 of those acres being within the national park. According to a release, Rapidan Camp is closed along with the trails leading to it.
Shenandoah National Park closes Rapidan camp area, trails due …
Nov 8, 2023 · Heavy leaf litter and extremely dry conditions prompted a complete fire ban. Open-air fires are prohibited including in picnic area and campgrounds. Heavy smoke from the fire is affecting the...
Shenandoah National Park Announces Additional Closures For Quaker Run Fire
Nov 9, 2023 · Shenandoah National Park has closed the Rapidan Camp area near the eastern boundary in the central section of the park due to a wildfire, according to a Shenandoah National Park news release.
Shenandoah National Park Reopens Trails Affected By Quaker Run Fire
Nov 22, 2023 · Shenandoah National Park in Virginia has reopened all trails in the Rapidan Camp area previously closed due to the Quaker Run Fire. These areas were closed to the public while crews worked to remove fire weakened trees. On November 17, the Quaker Run Fire was declared 100% contained.
Shenandoah Closes Trails, Bans Campfires as Wildfire Spreads in ...
Nov 7, 2023 · Shenandoah National Park officials closed two trails on Saturday after the Quaker Run Fire breached a containment line and entered the park. The entire Wilhite Wagon Trail and the Graves Mill Trail from Staunton River Trail to the …