How Do You Visit Shenandoah National Park?
Only 70 miles from Washington D.C.,Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park has over 500 hiking trails, three historic resorts and Skyline Drive, the National Scenic Byway that runs the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains for a little over 100 miles. Virginia natives and tourists come in large numbers each year to hike the Blue Ridge Mountain trails or on a portion of the Appalachian Trail (there are 101 miles of the trail in the park), a scenic drive or a weekend getaway. The park, established in 1935, was made visitor friendly by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which built visitor’s centers, accessible trails and made Skyline Drive run continuously through the park. The park is nice to see in different seasons, from the lush greenery of the summer, the vibrant fall foliage, the winter snow and the spring wildflowers. Plan out what portion of the park you intend on visiting. The northern district, for example, is most easily accessible if you are coming from the Washington, D.C. area, while
