The mountains, the waterfalls, the beautiful trails, the dense scary forests, the scenic forests roads, the beautiful sun setting below the valley, a night in the woods below the stars, the song birds, the free & independent wildlife…. and You; How would it feel? Magic, right??
The Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park, has all the above in it, unaltered, reserved and protected, featuring the majesty of Blue Ridge Mountains, the Shenandoah Valley and the heart of Appalachian Trail. If you are there, take some time to zoom in and you will know what’s going on in the ridges.
THE FOREST ROAD- SKYLINE DRIVE
The marvelous experience starts on the Skyline Drive, designated as the National Scenic Byway, a 105 miles forest road that runs the entire length of the park from its northern entrance at Front Royal to its southern entrance near Waynesboro. There are four entrances to the park that leads to the Skyline Drive, named as Front Royal, Thornton Gap, Swift Run Gap and the Rock Fish Gap. Just go check the entrances in Google Map and choose the best suitable one based on your location.
As we drove from the Pennsylvania side, we entered the Shenandoah National park from Front Royal, its north entrance.
THE FOREST TRAILS
If outdoor is your thing, then the Shenandoah National Park is the place you must visit; There are more than 500 miles of trails within the park including the 101 miles of Appalachian Trail. Walking, hiking or biking through these trails can an amazing opportunity for you to experience the nature really close featuring bird watching, wildlife viewing, beautiful sunset, horizon and many more.
THE WATERFALLS
There are many waterfalls within the park, all accessible through the forest trails. Remember- All the waterfalls involve a hike down the hill and then climbing back up. All the waterfalls here are extremely beautiful surrounded by trees, rock and bushes; These are the real source of peace and happiness; Just hike there and feel yourself re-creating!!!
THE WILDLIFE
Watch the wildlife from far, but don’t go near them!!! Of course, they won’t hurt you unless you scare them!!! As per the estimate, there are more than 300 Black Bears residing inside the park forest, who are 90 % vegetarian, but still make sure, you stop and give them way, when you meet them. There other wild animals that are regularly encountered on the trails in the Shenandoah National Park includes Deer, Fox, Skunks, Bobcat, Coyote and Chipmunk.
THE RESORTS, CAMPGROUND & HOTELS
Once you are done exploring, relax and enjoy those peaceful moment at a camp or at a room with the jungle-view - whichever fascinates you; Everywhere there is the Blue Ridge Mountains serenity at the Shenandoah National Park.
Finally, to those who love nature and understand their language, listen to the stories the Blue Ridge Mountains, the landscapes, the horizon narrate here !!! You will love it!!!
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