This would be of interest to anyone who has ancestors buried in the Shenandoah National Park, especially with the surnames of Jenkins/Atkins/Dodson. These are the ancestors I am mostly interested in. But if you know of other cemeteries, which are not maintained, we could add them also. I know of at least one gravesite, the Jenkins/Dodsons gravesite that is not maintained. I am in the process of finding out about the others. I would like to begin a volunteer program/group of persons who may be interested in helping to maintain these site(s). I have been advised by Harry Heiss, SNP Archivist that the fire last year may have made some sights more accessible and visible. That's why it might be a good time to go this summer; a lot of the brush and undergrowth should be gone (if any of the gravesites were affected). This would definitely be to our advantage. I am also in the process of obtaining more details regarding this. I will keep you informed as I receive information. If anyone out there has information regarding this, please write. Please contact me directly, at the address below, if you would like to be involved in this adventure. It's a good way to pay respect to your ancestors and to meet others who share similar interest. It is also very good exercise and a nice outdoor activity. Thanks Carol P. Laing mailto:[email protected] http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChildrenoftheShenandoah