Shenandoah Closes Trails, Bans Campfires as Wildfire Spreads in National Park
National Park Service encourages hikers to avoid Whiteoak Canyon and Old Rag due to poor air quality.
Source: backpacker.com
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National Park Service encourages hikers to avoid Whiteoak Canyon and Old Rag due to poor air quality.
Shenandoah National Park implemented a complete fire ban Tuesday as a result of a wildfire in Madison County, Virginia, which spread to 2,800 acres of land.
The blaze has now consumed more than 2,000 acres after breaching the fire line.
The blaze has now consumed more than 2,000 acres after breaching the fire line.
The fire has now consumed roughly 1,900 acres of public, private and park land.