Shenandoah National Park guides
11 in-depth guides to Shenandoah National Park, in reading order: what to see, how to get around, and what to know before you go. Back to the Shenandoah National Park overview.
Driving Skyline Drive's 105 Miles
Skyline Drive is the only public road through Shenandoah National Park, running 105 miles north to south along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Timing Peak Fall Foliage on Skyline Drive
Fall is when Shenandoah National Park is best known for its color, as the deciduous trees shift from green to reds, oranges, and yellows.
Summit Hikes: Hawksbill, Stony Man, Marys Rock
Summit hiking is one of the best ways to see Shenandoah National Park. Several of its peaks reward a climb with wide views over the land below, and the routes range from short and steep to longer and more demanding.
Walking Shenandoah's Stretch of the Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail runs 2193 miles from Maine to Georgia through 14 states, making it the longest hiking trail anywhere.
Dark Skies and Loft Mountain Night Programs
Shenandoah National Park has night skies dark enough to make stargazing and astrophotography rewarding at any age.
Billion-Year-Old Rocks of the Blue Ridge
The rocks beneath Shenandoah National Park are some of the oldest in Virginia, and some of them date back more than one billion years.
Black Bears, Deer and 200 Bird Species
Black bears and white-tailed deer are among the animals you may meet in Shenandoah National Park.
Spring Wildflowers and Wildflower Weekend
Spring is a strong time to see wildflowers in Shenandoah National Park, which is home to 862 species within its boundaries.
1935 Founding and the Civilian Conservation Corps
The effort to create a national park in the Appalachian mountains started in 1901, when Virginia congressman Henry D. Flood introduced legislation.
Skyland, Big Meadows and Loft Mountain Stays
Skyland, at mile 41.7 on Skyline Drive, is made up of 28 buildings spread through the trees and along the crest, covering a little more than 27 acres.
Old Rag: Shenandoah's Signature Boundary Climb
Old Rag is the most popular destination in Shenandoah National Park, and it is also one of the most demanding hikes in the park.
