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The Yamaha Triples get together at the Shenandoah National Forest is traditionally held the third weekend in August. Check the Triples Calendar for the exact dates. We meet in the Big Meadows recreation area. The rough agenda is:
If you are planning on attending, please fill out this information form. It will assist us in planning the event. Here is some general information about the park and recreation area:
FeesThere is a $15 entrance fee per car, $10 per motorcycle. The fee is good for a week and the receipt must be presented each time you enter the park. Rememebr to take it with you if you leave!CampingThe four major campgrounds of the park all have roomy sites with picnic table and grill. All are near a section of the Appalachian Trail. All have some accessible sites. All except Mathews Arm have showers, laundry, and a campstore. No campground has hookups for water, electricity, or sewage, but Mathews Arm, Big Meadows, and Loft Mountain have dump stations. All except Big Meadows and Dundo are first-come, first-served. All are accessed from Skyline Drive.Big Meadows (mile 51), though secluded, is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the park. Three waterfalls are within walking distance; the Meadow, with its abundant plant growth and wildlife, lies directly across the Drive. Reservations are required mid-May through November; call 877-444-6777 or click here. (217 sites; open spring through November) LodgingBig Meadows (milepost 51) has 25 rooms in the main lodge, 72 additional rooms in rustic cabins, multi-unit lodges, and modern suites. American Express, MasterCard, VISA, and Discover cards are accepted. A limited number of smoking rooms are available. No extra fee is charged for cribs or children under 16 years old. There are some ADA accessible rooms. To make online reservations at Big Meadows, use this link. The reservation telephone number is: 888.896.3833.Operating Hours, SeasonsThe park itself is always open, but some portions of the Skyline Drive, the only road through Shenandoah National Park, are closed from dusk to early morning during hunting season. This road also closes in inclement weather for safety reasons. Visitor facilities and services begin operating between early April and Memorial Day and close down by late November.Getting TherePLANE - The closest airports are in Washington, DC, Weyers Cave, VA, and Charlottesville, VA.CAR - The four entrances to the park are at I-66 and Route 340 to the north entrance at Front Royal, Route 211 to the central entrance at Thornton Gap, Route 33 to Swift Run Gap, and I-64 to the Rockfish Gap entrance at the southern end of the park and the northern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Speed limit for the Skyline Drive is 35mph. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - There are no bus, taxi, or shuttle services through the park. Weather & ClimateThe mountains in Shenandoah National Park are usually 10 degrees cooler than the valley below. Winters can be severe with snow and ice, and summer showers may be sudden. Layered clothing is always suggested.AccessibilityMost facilities and services in the park are accessible or accessible with assistance. Detailed information is provided in the expanded park web pages and through the connection to the concessioner web pages under each facility or service. Limberlost Trail is the park's first accessible trail for wheelchairs; it is also very popular for parents with strollers and anyone looking for a special experience and leisurely stroll rather than a hike.Getting AroundSince there are no bus, taxi, or shuttle services through the park, a car is needed. Speed limit is 35mph. Bicycles are permitted in the park on paved roads only. The speed limit for bicycles is also 35mph on the Skyline Drive and 10mph in the campgrounds.Need more info? Here's Shenandoah's web site. And, here's information on lodging. For camping information, try here. |
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