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Visiting Shenandoah National Park, VA


Shenandoah National Park, snaking through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, accommodates adventurers of all sorts, from those looking for backcountry camping, to those interested in rustic cabins or catered resorts. The awe-inspiring peaks, forests, waterfalls and streams are equally popular with fly fishermen, mountain bikers, hikers and the native fauna, including deer and hawks. Explore the park's 100 miles of Appalachian Trail, or try the Skyline Drive, the famous mountain ridge road.
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Skyland

4 of 5 stars
Eagleville, Pennsylvania
Nov 18, 2009

We stayed four nights in November 2009 at Skyland with our puppy. It was great to find a place that accepted dogs, and the building we were in is only for guests with pets. That means they do...more

Bearfence Mountain

5 of 5 stars
allycat89
Nov 14, 2009

I went here with my parents about 2 months ago and let me tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! It's a short hike and the rock scramble, the majority of the way made it a lot of fun!! The views...more

5 of 5 stars
Richmond, VA
Oct 17, 2009

Shenandoah National Park is one of the most beautiful National Parks and it is by far the most accessible. The park has much to see and do all year round, but my favorite times to visit are late April...more

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Big Meadows Lodge vs. Skyland Lodge? September 16, 2009, 7 replies
Hikes within 1 hr of Lexington November 09, 2009, 3 replies
Shenandoah foliage this fall? October 28, 2009, 21 replies
Sky line is ready for you. October 28, 2009, 5 replies
campground reservations mid-October October 01, 2009, 6 replies
Skyline Drive and National Park October 02, 2009, 2 replies
Planning a trip October 09, 2009, 2 replies
Where can I find secluded cabin for rent? September 18, 2009, 5 replies
Shenandoah trip from DC September 16, 2009, 6 replies
Leaves just starting to turn October 01, 2009, 2 replies
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