Mountains sunset in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. (ThinkStock)
What to do in Shenandoah National Park
The Shenandoah River and Blue Ridge Mountains aren’t the subjects of a John Denver song for nothing. The tranquil beauty and opportunities to connect with nature via its 500-plus miles of hiking trails, ranger programs, campsites, and more, make Shenandoah National Park a national treasure.
The diversity of the park’s geography and ecosystems means you’ll see views of stunning mountain ranges, waterfalls, rivers and valleys, as well as a wide variety of plants and trees, and birds and animals—possibly including black bear, white-tail deer, bobcat, fox, rabbits, wild turkeys, red-tailed hawks, and many types of fish. You may also see the remains of homes of people who were forced to leave when the park was being created in the 1920s and 1930s. Hiking and camping, backpacking, back-country camping, and...
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- can i bring my small dog with me into the park
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can i bring my small dog with me into the park
Asked on May 31, 2011 by an anonymous user
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- How do you go about planning a 3 day hiking adventure on VA's section of the Applachian...
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How do you go about planning a 3 day hiking adventure on VA's section of the Applachian Trail in Skyline Drive. What do I need to consider?
Asked on May 18, 2011 by an anonymous user
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- We are 6 adults who would like to do an overnight kayak trip in the park. We would like...
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We are 6 adults who would like to do an overnight kayak trip in the park. We would like NOT to camp if possible. Can you help?
Asked on July 05, 2010 by an anonymous user
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- I'm taking the grands to the Shenandoah area of VA, staying @ Bryce Resort. The youngest...
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I'm taking the grands to the Shenandoah area of VA, staying @ Bryce Resort. The youngest has recently learned to ride a bike. I'm looking for info about bike rentals (cruiser as opposed to mtn. bike) in the Bentonville area. I'm thinking leisurely ride in Shenandoah River State Park. Suggestions and words of wisdom qukk bw greatly appreciated.
Asked on June 17, 2009 by an anonymous user
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