Update: Where Things Stand at Shenandoah National Park as of May 28, 2025 📌 Federal layoffs are temporarily blocked—but the hiring freeze continues through July 15. Shenandoah is already operating with a 30% vacancy rate, leaving critical roles like biologists and trail crews unfilled. This pause helps—but doesn't fix—a strained system. 📌 Secretary Order 3431 was issued on May 20, requiring a broad federal review of all public-facing content across national parks. All Visual Information Officers at Shenandoah have been reassigned, meaning future signage, exhibits, and digital communications may be delayed or altered. Interpretive content on topics like Indigenous history, civil rights, and climate change could face revision. What this means: ➡️ Fewer safe trails ➡️ Slower repairs ➡️ Lost wildlife research ➡️ Less capacity to tell Shenandoah’s full story This is our moment to show up for America’s park. SHARE. ADVOCATE. DONATE. 🖇 Full briefing + ways to take action: snptrust.org/supporter-briefing #snpt #shenandoahnationalpark #publiclandsupdate #conservationstaffing #hiringfreeze #stewardship #secretaryorder3431 #protectpubliclands #supportnationalparks (fb)

🌼 Wildflowers, fresh air, and curious minds. Thanks to everyone who joined us for a beautiful guided hike through Shenandoah’s blooming trails. #shenandoahnationalpark #wildflowers #hikevirginia #nps #findyourpark #virginiaisforlovers (fb)