Just 75 miles from Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park’s breathtaking Blue Ridge mountains are accessible but easy to overlook. Skyline Drive is a winding, scenic road trip in any season—though winter sometimes closes the road at higher elevations. Consider overnighting at one of the park’s 500+ campgrounds in spring, summer, and fall. Out of your car, hike to gushing waterfalls and rolling mountain vistas along a portion of the famed Appalachian Trail. But wear your sturdy boots, as it’s not rare to go from hard-packed dirt to rock scrambles.