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Shenandoah National Park moves to cashless fee collection starting July 1
Beginning July 1, Shenandoah National Park will transition to a fully cashless fee system and accept only mobile or electronic payments for entrance and campground fees, according to the National Park Service. In addition to using debit and credit card electronic forms of payment in the park in-person, visitors can use to pay for entrance passes and fees, campground fees and permitting fees in advance of a park trip, said NPS in a press release. All park bookstores and concession facilities such as gift shops, lodging, waysides and restaurants will continue to accept cash. Entrance fees and campground fees are important sources of revenue used to enhance the visitor experience in national parks, supporting projects that include road and facility repair and maintenance, trail improvements, and visitor and resource protection services, NPS said. Moving to a cashless system reduces the amount of time park staff spends accounting for cash, improves accountability and reduces risk and increases the amount of fee revenue available to support critical projects and visitor services, NPS said. More information about visiting the park can be found at More: Extreme heat impacts Augusta, Rockingham counties with National Weather Service warnings in place More: July 4th, concert series, Augusta Health awards, winery joins Virginia Tech: THE DIGEST Monique Calello is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas always welcome. Connect with her at mcalello@ Support local journalism and subscribe to us at This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Shenandoah National Park moves to cashless fee collection July 1
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13-05-2025
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VA flood warning issued for Augusta, Albemarle, Nelson counties: National Weather Service
A flood warning was issued May 13 at 4:26 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. by the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC Office. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. At 4:26 p.m., Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between half an inch to one inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned areas. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Albemarle County Augusta County Nelson County Waynesboro Stuarts Draft Crozet Grottoes Crimora Sherando Shipman Schuyler Free Union Wintergreen Afton Montebello Fishersville Verona Weyers Cave Lyndhurst Nellysford Ivy Greenville Please visit for flood safety and preparedness information. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads, warned NWS. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. More: Looking to expand, Waynesboro's River City Bread Basket wants to buy building: THE AGENDA More: Augusta County Sheriff's Office gets body, dash cameras A flood watch and a flood warning are two different things. Here's the difference. A flood watch indicates that the conditions are favorable to flooding in an area that is under a watch. These flood watches are usually issued hours and even days ahead of the weather event that could cause the flooding. A flood warning means that the flooding that could be harmful and poses a serious threat to property and people is expected. This too can be issued hours and days ahead of time based on forecast predictions. Anytime flooding is a risk people should use caution. Water levels can change rapidly during periods of heavy rainfall. Monique Calello is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas always welcome. Connect with her at mcalello@ Support local journalism and subscribe to us at This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: VA flood warning issued for Augusta, Albemarle, Nelson counties
