Fly Fishing on the River 2023 This program is supported by the 2023 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia. It is hosted by the Shenandoah Reel Women…
Thanks to a robust partnership with Seven Bends State Park, Friends of Seven Bends State Park, the Woodstock Lions Club, the Garden Club of Virginia, Valley Engineering, and the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners, the River's Way Natural Play Space…
On 07/29/22 Virginia Department of Health(VDH) issued a Algal Mat Alert near Deer Rapids bridge, North Fork Shenandoah River and 2.5 miles above and below site. On 8/5/22, VDH expanded this area to include an 11.5 mile stretch up to…
At Long Last! On Tuesday, June 14, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, State Senator Mark Obenshain, and Speaker of the House Todd Gilbert gathered alongside local community leaders for the official dedication of Seven Bends State Park. Since before Seven Bends…
Fly Fishing on the River 2022 This program is supported by the 2022 Virginia Wildlife Grant Program through a partnership between the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Foundation of Virginia. It is hosted by the Shenandoah Reel Women…
Hello Friends, All. This really has been a year for the books. From the continuing challenges of the pandemic, to the perseverance of our supporters and partners, we have made many shining accomplishments this year. We entered 2021 with a…
On Friday, September 17th, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) lifted its harmful algae bloom advisory for the 52.5 mile stretch of the North Fork, between Chapman's Landing and Riverton. Samples collected along the river on September 14th, 2021 showed…
The Lord Fairfax Health District has issued an advisory against swimming in the stretch of the North Fork along Bethel Road in Strasburg due to a potentially harmful algal bloom. Samples from algae in this area--near the Deer Rapids boat…
By Marla Miranda Mooney, FNFSR Volunteer and Shenandoah Reel Woman This summer, girls and young women between the ages of 12 and 18 will discover the joys of casting a fly fishing line in workshops made possible through a partnership…
Your input is needed on the Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail. State agencies have launched a study to assess the feasibility of converting 49 miles of inactive Norfolk Southern rail lines into a shared use path in the Shenandoah Valley between the Town of…