King Charles shares ‘admiration and appreciation’ for those who tackled UK wildfires The King was speaking as he visited the area of a major fire in the Cairngorms which broke out over the summer The Independent UK · Sep 16
King voices ‘admiration and appreciation’ for those who tackled wildfires Charles was speaking as he visited the area of a major fire in the Cairngorms over the summer. Evening Standard · Sep 16
In 1935, Melanchthon Cliser refused $4,855 for his 46-acre Virginia property; deputies handcuffed and evicted him, and he never cashed it as Shenandoah National Park took shape Melanchton Cliser and his family were among the residents forced from their Virginia home as land was acquired for Shenandoah National Park in the 1930s. Cliser owned 46 acres along US 211 and operated a gas station. In October 1935, the local sheriff and deputies handcuffed him, removed the family's… The Times of India · Sep 3
In 1933, Herbert Hoover donated Rapidan Camp to the federal government for Shenandoah National Park; today, the former presidential retreat sits less than 90 miles from Washington, DC In 1933, Herbert Hoover gifted his serene Rapidan Camp to the federal government, leading to its integration into Shenandoah National Park. This idyllic retreat served not only as a fishing haven but also as a venue for presidential affairs. The National Park Service has since rejuvenated the historic cabins, offering… The Times of India · Aug 27
Virginia from mountains to coast: A slow road trip through peaks, islands and marshes Winding her way from the heights of Shenandoah National Park down to the shores of Virginia Beach and around the trails of Chincoteague Island, Annabel Grossman ditches the direct route and takes the slow road for a laidback loop around the state The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
FBI identifies serial rapist as person responsible for 1996 Shenandoah National Park killings Federal authorities have identified a convicted serial rapist from Ohio as the man they believe raped and murdered two women in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park almost three decades ago The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2024
Virginia's governor declares a state of emergency over wildfires The governor's office singled out two wildfires of particular concern: The Quaker Run Fire, near and inside Shenandoah National Park; and the Tuggles Gap Fire, in southern Virginia's Patrick County. WEKU · Nov 8, 2023