My husband and I grew up in the Valley, so Shenandoah National Park has been our home-up-the-mountain for as long as we can remember. Drives along Skyline Drive with family in the fall are a tradition, along with day hikes with friends. A couple summers ago the rangers hosted a night hike of Hawksbill Mountain to see the full moon, and it was magical! They were happily overwhelmed with the visitor response, but everyone was kind and helpful, and we took turns in groups to be at the top of the overlook to see the moon and watch the ISS pass overhead. This is one of my favorite experiences with our children, and I can’t speak highly enough of our park staff for doing that for us.
Sincerely,
Shenandoah National Park
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia, Shenandoah features rolling tree-lined hills, wooded hollows, spectacular waterfalls and a diversity of wildlife, all easily accessible from the scenic Skyline Drive. The park preserves a remarkable slice of southern Appalachian natural history and beauty with a dazzling array of recreational opportunities.
State(s): Virginia
Established: 1935
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Greetings from Shenandoah National Park
Bob and I drove the south trail on the Shenandoah Mountain scenic route, 35 winding miles high up into the mountains, 3,360 feet. Extending along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, one of its many trails includes a section of the Appalachian. Clouds brushed and sometimes enveloped the roads.…
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Greetings from Shenandoah National Park
New Virtual Video Recording of American Folk Song Shenandoah by Over 400 NYCGB Alumni Released Today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB59EtztSVw Over 400 NYCGB alumni from around the world have joined forces to take part in a mass virtual recording of the American folk song Shenandoah. A video recording has today been released with…
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Greetings from Shenandoah National Park
My best boy Winston and I stayed at Skyland and spent three days hiking in the park. The staff at the visitor center were so nice and helpful - pointing out hikes that were suitable for my "senior dog".
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