Who's Who

National Park Service

The National Park Service (NPS) is the federal custodian of Shenandoah National Park. See also "Preserving Shenandoah" on pages 30—35. For information, contact Shenandoah National Park Headquarters, 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835; (540) 999-3500; or visit online at www.nps.gov/shen.

ARAMARK

With over 30 years of service as the park concessioner, ARAMARK Harrison Lodging continues to provide lodging, food service, camping and grocery supplies, laundry and shower facilities, and gasoline to visitors.

ARAMARK is ranked number one in the outsourcing services category and is among the top 50 companies overall in FORTUNE Magazine's 2002 "Most Admired Companies in America." Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 200,000 employees—including almost 300 within Shenandoah—serving customers in 18 countries. For more information, please contact ARAMARK, P.O. Box 727NP, Luray, VA 22835 (800) 999-4714; or visit the website at www.visitshenandoah.com.

Shenandoah National Park Association

The Shenandoah National Park Association (SNPA) was organized in 1950 as a nonprofit organization to support the interpretive and educational programs of Shenandoah National Park. The association sells maps, pamphlets, field and trail guides, and books on the human and natural history of the Blue Ridge region. Profits are channeled back into Shenandoah primarily through support of the park's interpretive, educational and resource preservation units.

For more information or to become a member, contact the Shenandoah National Park Association, 3655 U.S. Highway 211 East, Luray, VA 22835 (540) 999-3582; or via email: snpa@shentel.net; or visit the website at www.snpbooks.org.

Shenandoah National Park Trust

The Shenandoah National Park Trust was established by the National Park Foundation in 2004 to preserve the exceptional natural beauty and cultural heritage of Shenandoah National Park through fostering public awareness and education, encouraging private philanthropy, and seeking public support.

As a non-profit organization, the Shenandoah National Park Trust relies solely on private funds to accomplish its mission. Gifts to the Trust are put directly to work, helping to ensure the future of the Park, as well as enriched experiences for the visitors of today.

For additional information or to donate to the Trust, Cathy McNair, Executive Director, Shenandoah National Park Trust, P.O. Box 3274, Staunton, Virginia 24401; cmcnair@nationalparks.org, (202) 238-4219; or visit the website at www.SNPTrust.org.

Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) was founded in 1927 as a volunteer organization to maintain a portion of the Appalachian Trail. Additional objectives are to develop and maintain other trails within its area of concern; to maintain historic shelters and cabins accessible to hikers on the Appalachian Trail and other trails; to encourage participation in hiking and related outdoor sports; and to publish maps, guidebooks and other publications.

For more information, contact the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, 118 Park Street, SE, Vienna, VA 22180; (703) 242-0693; or visit their website at www.patc.net.

National Park Foundation 

Founded in 1967, the foundation is a nonprofit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress to provide private sector support for the enhancement and improvement of the national park system. Funded solely by private contributions, the foundation supports the NPS through supplementary public outreach efforts, interpretive and educational programs and the publication of materials such as The Complete Guide to America's National Parks. For more information, contact the National Park Foundation, 11 Dupont Circle, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20036; (888) GO-PARKS; or go visit their website at www.nationalparks.org.