Shenandoah

Stretching along the crest of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park protects a long, narrow landscape of forested ridgelines, quiet hollows, cascading waterfalls, and sweeping valley views. The park is best known for Skyline Drive, a scenic roadway that runs the length of the mountains and offers access to overlooks, trailheads, and campgrounds. Beneath the ridges, hardwood forests blanket the slopes, erupting in brilliant color each autumn and sheltering abundant wildlife year-round. With its mix of easy roadside access and deep backcountry solitude, Shenandoah is one of the most approachable yet rewarding national parks in the eastern United States. Read more . . .