Shenandoah National Park: A World of Wonder All It’s Own

Monday, October 26th, 2009 | local info

Shenandoah National Park is a marvel of nature with a treasure trove of secrets hidden around every bend. Here you will enter a world of scenic natural beauty and old-fashioned charm that will top your list of dream style vacations within the US.

Located less than an hour from Washington, DC, Shenandoah Park offers such a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of our nation’s capital that it almost seems impossible that these two contrary environments share the same region.

Shenandoah is made up of over 300 square miles of Appalachian forests, mountains and wilderness areas stretching alongside the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. Shenandoah National Park provides sanctuary to more than 100 different varieties of trees, a garden to more than 1,000 different varieties of flowering plants, and a habitat to more than 200 different types of birds.  Surrounded by such unbelievable beauty and tranquility, Shenandoah truly is dreamy vacation spots in the Appalachian Range.

Located in a picturesque setting high up in the Smokey Mountains, Shenandoah is the ultimate getaway from the hustle and bustle of ordinary life.  Some of Shenandoah’s most popular resort destinations such as Skyland Resort, Big Meadows Lodge and Lewis Mountain Cabins offer a peaceful home-like atmosphere high above the classic American panorama of the region.

Shenandoah National Park abounds with trails, wilderness trails and quiet country roads that demand exploration.  Shenandoah boasts over 500 miles of trails including more than 100 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail. Many of the trails inside the park will lead you to spectacular waterfalls and unforgettable panoramas that open up to the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, while others lead deep into the heart of the hard wood forests and Appalachian wilderness.

The breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile stretch of highway that meanders its way through some of the most picturesque countryside in North America.  There are countless scenic viewpoints and scenic lookouts along this stretch of highway, and a drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway is a trip that you will not soon forget, especially if the journey is taken in the fall when the mountain sides burn with the radiant colors of fall. 

To learn more about Shenandoah National Park and what lodging and activity options await you there, visit National Park Reservations online at NationalParkReservations.com/shenandoah.htm or call one of their friendly and helpful agents at 1-866-875-8456.

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